Two sisters in Parker have transformed a summer fundraising project into a mobile food business featuring customized mini pancakes.
Katy and Wendy Nankivel launched Stack & Drizzle after a series of community events helped fund a trip to Washington, D.C. According to siouxfalls.business, the sisters originally prepared the mini pancakes at four events this summer to support Katy’s daughter for the FCCLA nationals.
The transition from a fundraiser to a commercial venture was driven by the response from local residents. “The feedback from the community was so amazing that we knew we needed to take this further,” the Nankivels wrote, siouxfalls.business reported.
“We had no idea what we were doing but are both equipped with the determination to figure it out and willingness to learn,” they added.
Operating as a food stand for public and private events, Stack & Drizzle serves the Sioux Falls metro area and southeastern South Dakota. The business centers on vanilla-infused mini pancakes that customers can tailor to their specific tastes. byteseu.com said that the sisters use a commercial pancake mix that allows them to cook 50 mini pancakes at a single time.
The menu is built around a four-step process: stack it, top it, drizzle it, and finish it. Customers select from two order sizes, 10 or 15 pancakes, and can choose up to three toppings. Once the toppings are added, diners can finish their stacks with unlimited amounts of whipped cream, sprinkles, or powdered sugar.
The available toppings and drizzles include:
- Toppings: Oreo crumble, strawberry cheesecake crumble, Fruity Pebbles, fresh strawberries, bananas, and blueberries.
- Drizzles: Maple syrup, strawberry syrup, Nutella, and La Lechera sweetened condensed milk.
The Nankivels also offer signature combinations to help customers who prefer a pre-set flavor profile. Their “Berry Banana Bliss” has become a frequent favorite, combining fresh strawberries, bananas, La Lechera, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
“We love offering signature combinations because they give customers an easy way to discover something new,” the sisters said, according to siouxfalls.business. “At the same time, one of the best parts of our business is watching people customize their own stacks and come up with combinations that fit their tastes.”
While the outdoor season for the business has concluded for the year, the Nankivels are not slowing down. They are currently accepting bookings for private gatherings and indoor events throughout the colder months while simultaneously filling their calendar for the upcoming warmer months in 2027.
The business owners are focused on scaling their operations and improving their mobility. Their current plans involve building a mobile cart to facilitate indoor winter events, with the long-term goal of purchasing a trailer to serve as their primary operating unit for the next food truck season.
“We love traveling to different communities, meeting new people and becoming part of local celebrations,” the Nankivels said. “Every event gives us a chance to introduce someone new to Stack & Drizzle and share a little happiness through mini pancakes.”
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