Cozy Cravings
Cozy Cravings brought comfort food with a cultural twist, serving up items like carne posada fries and horchata ice cream – a combo that stood out among the competition. It was run by students Katherine George, Eliza Sedeno, and Melissa Hernandez. Their menu was more than just tasty, it was personal to them.
“We wanted our truck and our menu to be related to Mexican/Hispanic culture, so we came up with the theme as a group as a last minute decision,” Katherine George (12) said.
From designing the logo to practicing the recipe and managing time in the kitchen, the team faced real challenges. They gained lots of experience and insight into running a business.
“It has been an interesting experience working with the culinary class. There have been some tricky challenges with determining the perfect logo fit for the truck, but there has been growth in my design process,” Raleigh Meade (10), a graphic design student, said.
Despite the roadblocks, the project left a lasting impression.
“Overall from this experience I have learned how to be more extroverted and work along with others” Eliza Sedeno (12) said.
Guac n’ Roll
With a name that drew in attention, Guac n’ Roll leaned into fun, bold flavors. Trey Turner, Zoey Byers, and Zaire Kadima combined different cuisines to make quick, easy, finger food. They served items including birria tacos, nacho bites, and mini elote cups.
The team said they appreciated Mexican cuisine, which led them to pick the popular dishes for the food truck. They enjoyed working together on their special menu. Pulling it off wasn’t always easy. The team had to juggle creative ideas with real-world limitations, both with their food and design logo.
“Our most difficult dish was the walking tacos which led us to take it off the menu. Not having all our members in our group while serving the dish was challenging,” Zoe Byers (12th) said.
Even with the stress, the team was able to successfully pull off a food truck that was engaging and tasty.
“We learned to put all our effort in, no matter if it’s challenging,” Byers also said.