The Cone Queen is a Mobile Ice Cream Vendor and is also known as Sofija.An Albanian Australian who's a touch eccentric, a splash creative, a bit artistic and a true fun-loving woman.
What drives me?
I aim to provide a joyful atmosphere by serving each treat with a big smile whilst providing high quality Soft Serve products that are deliciously fresh and served with love.
I have a genuine respect for food and attention to detail, so I strive for excellence and more importantly customer satisfaction.
I am a true Gastronomique.
History of Cone Queen
In late 2005 I was helping out a friend who had an Ice Cream Van. I was curious about the secret life of an Ice Cream Man. So one day I asked if I could come along and watch him work. I stepped on-board and saw him create wonderfully delicious dessert treats. People waved us down with big smiles. Everyone looked happy.
I've always dreamed of owning a food van, but never thought of ice cream till that day. I looked over at my friend and thought to myself, "I'm the perfect woman for this job". I asked my friend a thousand questions while we drove around leafy suburbs. He switched on the ice cream music and it floated through the streets. People ran towards us, greeting us with smiles at every stop. I then realised, I had to be in a job where everyone is smiling at you.
So in January 2006 I purchased "Betty", a 1976 Bedford Van; my pride and joy. Then on the 1st of March 2006, began playing 'Greensleeves' on the streets of South East Queensland. My Ice Cream truck is very cute and brings smiles to everyone that sees her.
This has been the most rewarding and satisfying job I've come across in my career in Hospitality. I've never worked with desserts until now and I'm loving it!
I've recently upgraded my vehicle with a brand new Taylor Soft Serve machine and a new Diesel Generator to power the glorious Taylor. My van has a 32 amp single phase power supply with 25m extension chord, or it can run on Diesel Power.
I have done many events to date including 4ZZZ FM's Market Day, Laneway Festival, The Beaudesert Races, P.A Hospital Staff Function, Car Clubs, Riverfire, School Fundraisers, Luggage Tree Point Water Recycle plant, Church Functions and any other places that require the services of a Mobile Ice Cream Vendor.
My Ice Cream Truck is available to anywhere in Brisbane and South East Queensland. I'm available for any event, party or function. I have catered for 50-5000 people without a problem.
I hope you consider Cone Queen for your next event.
P.S All my soft serve products are Halal Certified, so that means, no piggy fat in my ice cream.
