A method for dispensing a frozen confection is provided the method comprising: providing a refrigerated, insulated chamber, which houses at least one container, containing a frozen confection at a temperature of -12°C or below; wherein the at least one container has an outlet which is closed by a self-closing valve; wherein the container comprises flexible bag containing the frozen confection located inside a bottle; pressurising gas in the region inside the bottle and outside the flexible bag thereby applying pressure to the frozen confection so that the valve opens and the frozen confection is forced out of the container through the outlet; releasing the pressure so that the valve closes. An apparatus is also provided.