Ramsey McVey poured colored syrup over shaved ice and handed out sno-cones to two tree service workers taking a break from the afternoon heat.
She graduated from St. John High School in May, but selling sno-cones and other treats out of her mobile food trailer — Ramsey Roo’s — is not just a gig to make a few bucks this summer. In the fall, McVey will attend Kansas State University majoring in bakery science and management.
“Having the trailer is helping me gain experience for future jobs and school,” she told The Hutchinson News. “Showing I could run this, be responsible and keep it successful.”
Since starting her business with the trailer, McVey had to establish an LLC, apply for licensure, get food safety approval, and pay vendor fees in the towns to which she’s traveled. All providing a peek into the world of food service management.
McVey got the food trailer nearly a year ago, but her love for cooking goes back further. She’s not sure where she picked it up, but it started with a love for baking.
“My grandma cooks, but she’s not really a baker,” McVey said. “I just like how you put one and one together and it makes a cake, and I like how pretty baking is.”
Baking became a frequent occurrence for McVey. She now makes custom cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, anniversaries and more. She even made her school’s baccalaureate cake.
