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Wheel & Spoon
Erin and Daniel are the wife and husband team behind Wheel & Spoon. Inspired by the food carts of the 1900's, this romantic duo serve their
customers LOVE in the form of sweet and creamy gelato, all out of a stylish and charming tricycle - perfect for weddings, markets and events.
About Wheel & Spoon
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Who is the team behind Wheel & Spoon?
Wheel & Spoon is Daniel and Erin, husband and wife. We met when we where about 15, now we are 26 and are helping each other chase our dreams. Mine? To have my own business, that is unique and makes me happy (Wheel & Spoon) Dan’s? To write and direct his own films.
How did Wheel & Spoon come about?
Good question! It came not from a love of ice cream, but a desire to bring something fun and unique to the wedding and event hire industry. Since planning my own wedding back in 2011, I found a love for event styling and planning. Through trying to find my niche I came up with the idea of having a food cart, which evolved into Wheel & Spoon.
What was your inspiration behind Wheel & spoon? Why an ice-cream tricycle?
Inspired by the food carts of the early 1900’s we created a wooden push along cart with a freezer. We wanted something more practical and as luck would have it, we found an ice cream tricycle! I imported it from England and it landed on the shores of Australia five weeks later. Its a very charming little addition to any sort of party or event.
Tell us about your product range? The ice-cream, the cookies and every delicious detail?
Our ice cream (excuse me, gelato) comes from experienced Italians, who know what their doing. The cookies are made by us, using a specific ice cream sandwich appropriate recipe. Together, something amazing happens. Another delicious detail? Did I mention we do DIY sundae bars as apart of our hire options? Pick your ice cream, create your sundae!
You have made ice-cream into a very romantic affair, what do you love about ice cream?
The magic of ice cream is timeless and causes a person of any age to be giddy at the sight of it. I love all the possibilities of ice cream, the flavours, the textures and the different ways in which you can consume it.
You are a husband and wife team, how do you you find working together? And are you both romantics at heart?
We are romantics at heart and love working side by side.
A typical day for you involves?
Writing emails, posting on Instagram, preparing for our next events, baking cookies,
loading up the trailer and making some room in the freezer for even more ice cream,
so much ice cream!
What is the best part about working on Wheel & Spoon?
Having my own business, which I love and working together with my husband.
…..and the hardest?
Searching high and low to find the right ice cream cart.
What are your dreams for Wheel & spoon? Where would you like to see
Wheel & Spoon in 12 months/ 5 years? In 12 months I’d like to see us fully
booked out, working for Wheel & Spoon full time. In 5 years? well, I’d like to
see our tricycles franchised in a couple of different ways, all across Australia.
What advice do you have for others who are dreaming about starting their own small business?
Push through any and every challenge, its scary at first but its the only way to the other side and trust me, it’s worth it.
Most importantly, how can people get their hands on your ice cream sandwiches?
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram so you can find us at our next market. You can also hire us to roll up to your event or work party.
How can people connect with you?
https://www.facebook.com/wheelandspoon?fref=ts
About you
What is your work/life background?
I Graduated year 12 with the idea of becoming a fashion designer,teaching myself, reading a lot of how-to books and re-purposing second hand clothes into modern pieces. I worked hard with a couple of different jobs to save up for my future, travelling and now starting Wheel & Spoon.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Many things, an actress, magazine editor, shop owner, fashion designer.
Who do you look up to? Who inspires you?
Others that have started their own small business. It’s a risk and it’s a lot of hard work but I really admire the people who have made their dream a reality.
When your not working on Wheel & Spoon, where would we find you?
You will find me working at Harbourside Markets in Biggera Waters, opposite
Harbour Town. Everyone still has to work at the beginning to support the cost
of starting and running a business.
Favourite place to visit on the Gold Coast?
I like walking in the various national parks for the peacefulness, you feel so far away.
Favourite place to eat on the Gold Coast?
Indian Delights, off the Gold Coast highway in Miami. A family run business with some
of the most incredible curries and peshwari naan I have ever had.
Favourite coffee/juice shop?
Skull and Bones for their great coffee, awesome coconut drinks and always
satisfying bagels.
What are your favourite Gold Coast made businesses?
Poppie loves Charlie
Kee Kee Collection
Favourite quote you live by?
Its more of a motto: keep things simple (by no-one specific)
