A Perfect Pairing: How Community Futures North Okanagan Helped Two Sparrows Pizza Fire Up Success

VERNON – Trained pastry chef Rye Harwood and award-winning barista/bartender Sarah Helgason knew they would make a great mobile catering team. When they came across a wood-fired pizza truck for sale, the duo knew it was meant to be. Now they just had to secure the capital.

With business plan advising and lending at Community Futures North Okanagan that ensured they could make their dream happen without draining their savings, soon Two Sparrows Pizza was serving up—and selling out of—its delicious, one-of-a-kind pies.

“People just love our crusts. We’re really proud of our crusts and our flavours,” says Sarah. Dough is made from scratch with incredible care by Rye, who then hand-stretches each crust before placing it into an oven fired by the aroma of apple or cherry wood. Two Sparrows also features delightful yet simple blends of seasonal and local ingredients.

Catch Two Sparrows if you can on Fridays at the Polson Artisan Market during the summer and other pop-up locations—or hire them for your next event or wedding, where handcrafted pizzas are always a hit.

Interested in learning more about business plan development and the loans program at Community Futures North Okanagan? Make a “First Initial Consultation” appointment with one of our Business Advisors online today here.