Lynette

Lumpia is definitely a labor of love. When Filipinos make lumpia, it is typically a group activity. Chopping the vegetables, browning the meat, mixing, and rolling the lumpia is done at the same time that storytelling, instructing, laughing and bonding occur. I learned how to roll lumpia and cook Filipino food from my mom who learned from her mother-in-law, my Grandma Connie. At Lumpia Love, every lumpia is hand-rolled, yes...with love. In addition to lumpia, our menu also includes many other Filipino favorites including pancit noodles, sio pao, adobo, musubi, and other rotating items.

As a small business owner, there are many trials and tribulations that I will go through. With a food truck there are many moving parts including the truck maintenance and the equipment inside.

I've had some great experiences and wonderful opportunities in the first two years of operating in the truck. An award in 2024 for Best Food Truck in Pierce County, being invited to cater to first responders and support staff at three local hospitals, participating in the Taste Northwest, graduating from the Pierce County Business Accelerator and the Business Collaborative Program with continuing education and growth opportunities supported by mentors and experts in the field to name a few.

And behind the scenes, life happens...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

At times, it seems very overwhelming but we are persistent, we are resilient and with the help of loans and grants, as well as generous customers, family and friends, we are navigating our way through and become stronger in the process.

Building a business that shares our culture through food is my pride and joy.