Photos courtesy of Fun’l Frenzy
From its employees to its recipe, Fun’l Frenzy is a family affair.
Established by Pickerington residents Stacee and Ronnie Roy about eight years ago, the food truck offers funnel cakes that are unique in that they are never prepared in advance but, rather, made from scratch using a longtime family recipe.
The duo made the decision to take their treats to the public one day while the family was eating them together, Stacee says. She and her husband looked at each other and realized the opportunity they had.
Stacee and Ronnie’s five children also help out with the family business.
“It’s absolutely a family affair. We could not do this without our family being involved,” Stacee says. “They get so excited about getting to participate in the family business, (and) they enjoy helping the customers.”
Customers can find Fun’l Frenzy in locations such as sporting games, schools, festivals, corporate events or anywhere else the Roys can pull up their food truck. The demand for, and excitement surrounding, Fun’l Frenzy has delighted Stacee and her family.
The Roys are serious about their quest to be the best funnel cake food truck. They even offer people who buy funnel cakes from competitors the opportunity to “flop” a competitor’s cake with a Fun’l Frenzy cake at no cost and experience the difference.
Through “flops” and samplings, they have gained a strong following.
“Our recipe is so distinct, and we aren’t just using a generic mix. You can taste the difference, they’re so fresh,” Stacee says. “We call it a frenzy because it’s a funnel frenzy. We definitely change people’s minds about funnel cakes.”
The cakes are topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate and honey. Rather than offer a wide array of menu items, they focus on quality over quantity. In addition to funnel cakes, their menu includes deep-fried Oreos cooked in the funnel cake mix. Stacee says prices are kept low so that everyone can enjoy their delicious cakes.
“All funnel cakes are not the same. You have to try it to see the difference,” Stacee says.
“It’s that wowing the customer, and we think that’s how you keep people coming back and looking for you.”
Fun’l Frenzy currently employs two food trucks and is looking to expand to a third truck. Its busiest season is the summer months from mid-June to August, and it is typically booked every weekend. Event times and locations can be found on its website, www.funlfrenzy.com.
Elizabeth Tzagournis is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.
