Dallas Center, IA BBQ Market

Dallas Center, IA BBQ Market BBQ and outdoor cooking supplies. Sauces, rubs cookbooks, etc. New and used bbq and outdoor cooking equipment and trailers.

Working on it. Not sure where or when, but time to fire up the Meadow Creek Flip Grill. And get my Huli Huli on!!Looki...
06/19/2026

Working on it. Not sure where or when, but time to fire up the Meadow Creek Flip Grill. And get my Huli Huli on!!

Looking good Old Colony Smokehouse!!

Thanks to Fast Eddy for sharing the video linked to in comments. This family, committed to Mobile Food, has two built o...
06/17/2026

Thanks to Fast Eddy for sharing the video linked to in comments. This family, committed to Mobile Food, has two built out City Buses and in at least one two Cookshack PZ 400/420 stacked pizza ovens.

I have a Step Van to build out and one PZ 400/420. I think it is time to stop thinking about and do it. Especially after I see the pizza being made with BBQ Meats.

Lots of other good info, inspiraton and direction, including the 451 Pizza Wagon that is getting it done in KC area.

Congrats to Zach Johnston for winning the Golf Tournament held at Waveland here in Des Moines. And very impressive that...
06/15/2026

Congrats to Zach Johnston for winning the Golf Tournament held at Waveland here in Des Moines. And very impressive that Principal, over the years, has raised over 73 millions dollars for Charity with the Principal Charity Golf Tournament

Time to go to Manhattan Deli and get a Zach Johnson Sandwich. His favorite and one he designed and the Deli put on the menu.

And on my list of wanna do's is to design deli sandwiches to be served on one of the Mobile Food Units.

Food is Love research Day (Friday). First up based on a review that laid out the best biscuits and gravy in Des Moines....
06/13/2026

Food is Love research Day (Friday). First up based on a review that laid out the best biscuits and gravy in Des Moines. Top of the list was the Waveland Cafe. I decided to give the West location (Boonville) a try first. But will soon hit the big Daddy location on University.

I had a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy and 1/4 order of Hashbrowns. Both very good and I really enjoyed the relaxed feel of the Cafe. In comments is the list I responded to.

Next up was to locate the Tamale Industry Food Truck. I had read that the business was inside the Mall, but had now moved out to the Parking Lot in a Mobile Food Unit. Wasn't operating because of a need to be inspected by the Fire Marshall. But had a chance to talk to Juan and learn more about the business and the menu. Formal opening today and I will make it a point to try the Tamales. Not necessarily a big fan, but I don't think I have had a good one yet. See link in Comments for more info.

Last but not least was a trip to Winterset to take a look at Frosties. My interest was mainly fueled because I was looking for more ideas of what to do at Biker's Haven Adel. Dale had the Tenderloin and I had the Walking Taco. Both very good. And obviously based on the lines, very popular. Next time the lemon ice cream.

Yesterday the State approved and licensed commercial kitchen located in the Gold Medal BBQ-Iowa building passed the annu...
06/12/2026

Yesterday the State approved and licensed commercial kitchen located in the Gold Medal BBQ-Iowa building passed the annual Health Department Inspection with flying colors.

Big thank you and shout out to Dale for keeping the facility clean, organized and in good physical shape.

In mind is the ability of the commercial kitchen to support, as a commissary, the various Mobile Food Units and Food Trucks that are part of the Gold Medal Program. However, always willing to entertain serving as the Commissary for others who do Mobile Food. However, I have been advised that in the event that happens that the added business would have to be licensed too.

Currently we are working to put the Harrington Dining Car back in service. Had been deactivated because Tara has it on the market. Will give some more time to for it to sell, at a discounted price, but if it doesn't will go in service. Probably providing mobile food for Biker's Haven Adel.

We have someone interested in buying and running the Acme Chicken Bowl Food Truck. Will give that a little more time and if doesn't work out I am ready to get it licensed and on the road. Probably as a Hold and Serve wagon with menu offering extending past what the Chicken Bowl Program calls for.

And of course the Step Van. Needs to grow up and be something. The jury is still out on that. Such a nice canvas I don't want to waste it. I continue to look for ideas. I would rather find an Operator who wants to put their business plan in play. This Old Dog has plenty of ideas and is willing to provide support and help.

And of course I must mention the Beef Buggy. Mobile Food Unit being built out by Flexi-Hauler, LLC. in Las Cruces, NM. Amazing progress being made and the Buggy is looking good. For those interested there will be a link in comments.

Restaurant Style Queso. My play will be using Fresh Chile medium red/green blend (Christmas). I like the idea of bringi...
06/08/2026

Restaurant Style Queso. My play will be using Fresh Chile medium red/green blend (Christmas). I like the idea of bringing some color to the Queso.

Easy BBQ Boats this morning for breakfast. Food Target and process linked in comments. However, I had to add some Hatc...
06/07/2026

Easy BBQ Boats this morning for breakfast. Food Target and process linked in comments. However, I had to add some Hatch Chile to my Boat.

Food Target for the Simply Delicious Food Blog. Potato Bacon Taco featuring Hatch Chile from the Market. And over the ...
06/05/2026

Food Target for the Simply Delicious Food Blog. Potato Bacon Taco featuring Hatch Chile from the Market.

And over the weekend some Hatch Chile Gravy to go over my biscuits.

And am excited for next week. Current plans has Tara coming to show me the ropes when it comes to working with the Harrington Dining Car Food Truck.

Interesting info regarding Hatch, NM in comments. Hatch is where the Fresh Chile products are grown.

Fresh Chile products going out the door. 5 cases sold last night to a customer from the Quad Cities area. Market suppl...
06/04/2026

Fresh Chile products going out the door. 5 cases sold last night to a customer from the Quad Cities area. Market supply getting low and I understand that the Company's inventory is getting low with some heat levels sold out.

Available in the Market are medium and mild heat levels. If hotter than that please order directly from the Company.

06/02/2026

Been reaching out to Pitmasters that I know inviting them to come play in the Gold Medal BBQ-Iowa sandbox. To show their talent either in Dallas Center, Perry or Adel.

Very excited to announce that Chazz’s Smoke Shack has agreed to come assuming we can agree on a mutually acceptable date. Chayse and Estefany Thomsen have been hitting it out of the park in the Sioux City, IA area. Unfortunately recent storms put their current Mobile rig on the sidelines, but plans are in the works for a replacement. d

I hope it all works out. I have seen the Shack in action. In fact GMBBQ competed in a Famous Dave's qualifier for the World Food Championships and the Shack Crew pulled in a People's Choice First cooking/serving Huli Huli Chicken Wings.

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1205 Laurel Street
Dallas Center, IA
50063

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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