![]() ![]() ![]() Steve and Jody were determined to see this as an opportunity. What would this mean for their business? Another moment of serendipity had arrived. The economy was falling to pieces and there they sat with a two-story building and no renter. Within weeks after they signed the contract for the building, the renter upstairs revealed they would be closing their business. A deli leased the upstairs space and Jody and Steve planned to use the downstairs as their catering kitchen. They bought a two-story building in Swananoa, just outside of Asheville. They continued to build their business, but felt an urgency for change. When I met the Dunnings, they were a family of four with another little boy on the way.Īt that point in their journey, they had established Grill House Catering, providing BBQ, yet incorporating a fine-dining element as well. They believe the meat should be able to stand alone, un-sauced, but have cooked up various flavor-packed sauces for their customers to experience as well. After traveling the country and experiencing regional methods, the Dunnings developed their own style of BBQ. You could say he’s a predecessor to the ever-popular “food truck movement.” He parked his truck in different small towns on various days of the week and built a loyal following in more than one county. BBQ is part of their makeup.įrom the very beginning, Steve drove “The Red Wagon” around our region and sold sandwiches and BBQ plate specials. Steve and Jody built a relationship around shared values, family, and meat. ![]()
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