I’m always on the look-out for businesses that are going above and beyond. I adore businesses that offer something unique, execute it perfectly, and care about their customers/clients above everything else. Choosing a business owner to be featured on my Vendor Love series means a lot to me, I’m super picky. I want to share my honest opinion when talking about other businesses and I believe my clients deserve the absolute best vendors. The Knotted Cone, Gelato Co. is totally one of them!

The Knotted Cone is my new obsession! I first discovered their portable gelato truck at the Farmers’ Market last year but it wasn’t until my dear friend, Karli, owner of Almond & Ivy, started collaborating with them that my obsession grew. I met with The Knotted Cone’s owner, Kathy, to learn more about the gelato making process and how she got into this business. We spent hours just hanging out and eating lots of gelato and it’s safe to say, I adore Kathy! Her passion for her craft means so much more than just creating a sweet treat. She is truly a gelato visionary and I totally want to see her gelato truck at all my weddings next year!

When did you start your business?
“I started my business in 2015 with the grand gelato ‘idea.’ I backpacked Europe for two months and instantly fell in love with this one amazing little gelato shop in Rome. After I got home, originally I approached gelato has a hobby. However, I quickly learned gelato is more than a hobby it’s a passion, an art, a love, and an artisan craft. After several months of research and planning, I took the next step of making this my full time career.

In February 2016, I flew back to Italy to learn from the true professionals on how to make this delicious dessert. I studied at Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna Italy, where I learned to make everything from scratch. I learned how to balance each recipe, use the machinery, create my own sauces, and master gelato technique. In April 2016 The Knotted Cone Gelato Co. became not only my legal company, but my energy, my personal passion, and my art. I then took one of the most delicious desserts and decided to bring it to people on wheels. Summer 2016, I spent creating and designing my gelato truck. It is completely custom built for proper gelato serving and has become my “baby” in a sense. I opened the windows September 1st, 2016 and the wheels haven’t stopped since!”

“People always ask me my favorite flavor: I say ‘I love them all, because I make them all.’ However, some new fan favorites are our Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese, Raspberry Pistacchio, and nobody can go wrong with our Dark Chocolate Mocha Chip.”