Visitors to the stretch of Ocean Highway beside Captain Bob’s catering truck have spotted a colourful addition this summer: a beverage truck serving Baltimore-style snowballs, lemonades and a range of customised sodas.
From Baltimore to Hertford — a simple, sunny concept
The operator, who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, said the shaved-ice desserts she makes bring back childhood memories of summer treats. The desserts, commonly called snowballs, are made from shaved ice flavoured with syrups such as cherry, spearmint, cotton candy, strawberry, chocolate and watermelon. Customers can add marshmallow cream or ice cream.
“How many times have you said, ‘what’s that place called?’”
The phrase also inspired the truck’s name. The business trades under the name What’s That Place Called?, a nod to the frequent search for a name people cannot quite recall.
What Hertford shoppers and visitors can expect
The menu is varied and includes both traditional snowballs and modern take-ons known as dirty sodas — fizzy drinks mixed with flavoured syrups and creams. Among the signature items mentioned are an orangesicle-style dirty soda and freshly squeezed lemonades, which have proved popular so far this summer.
- Traditional snowball flavours: cherry, spearmint, cotton candy, strawberry, chocolate, watermelon
- Add-ons: marshmallow cream, ice cream
- Dirty sodas: customised mixes with syrups and creams
- Other offerings: flavoured lemonades, specialty beverages
Practical information for booking and visits
The vendor has been parking next to Captain Bob’s at 310 Ocean Highway. The truck also attends local events and can be reserved for private functions. For bookings and a full schedule of where the truck will be, customers are directed to the business’s Facebook page. A telephone contact was supplied for bookings.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Business name | What’s That Place Called? |
| Typical pitch | 310 Ocean Highway (beside Captain Bob’s catering) |
| Contact | Facebook page; phone number as supplied by operator |
For residents and families seeking a cool treat this summer, the truck offers an alternative to the usual café options on town routes. Those considering hiring the service for birthdays or community events should refer to the truck’s social media for availability and the full drink list.
