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About Dad’s Country Kitchen

At Dad’s Country Kitchen LLC, barbecue is more than food – it’s purpose-driven cooking built on resilience, sustainability, and inclusion.

Founded by Pitmaster Bryan Goold, Dad’s Country Kitchen began catering part-time in 2013. After years of refining recipes and building a loyal following, Bryan took the leap in 2025, designing and launching a fully custom, competition-style mobile BBQ trailer and transitioning the business to full-time service.

But this isn’t just another BBQ company.

Bryan is a three-time cancer survivor and Type 2 diabetic. His personal health journey reshaped how he thinks about food and inspired menus that allow everyone to enjoy barbecue without compromise.

Our mission is simple:
Great BBQ. Great for the Body. Great for the Environment.

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Our Food Philosophy

Barbecue Everyone Can Enjoy

Barbecue should bring people together, not exclude them.

That is why our menus are intentionally designed to accommodate specialty and health-conscious diets without sacrificing flavor.

We proudly offer options that are:

  • Gluten Free

  • No Sugar Added

  • Low Sodium

  • Diabetic Friendly

  • Low to Zero Glycemic

  • Keto Friendly

  • Carnivore Diet Friendly

Whether you are planning a corporate luncheon, wedding, or private celebration, your guests can enjoy bold, authentic barbecue without dietary stress.

Events We Serve

From Corporate Lunches to Weddings

We cater events across Portland, Gresham, and surrounding areas, including:

  • Corporate and Association Events

  • Business Lunch Programs

  • Weddings

  • Private Celebrations

  • Community Events

Our mobile unit allows us to cook fresh on-site, creating an unforgettable food experience that feels elevated, authentic, and sustainable.

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Oregon’s First 100% Solar-Powered Class IV BBQ Trailer

Dad’s Country Kitchen proudly operates Oregon’s first 100% solar-powered, Class IV licensed mobile food unit built for serious barbecue.

Our Class IV license allows us to:

  • Prep
  • Cook
  • Serve
  • Clean
  • Cook raw animal proteins

All inside the trailer.

The trailer is powered by a 16,000W lithium battery system that runs on solar and shore power simultaneously while operating. With all-electric commercial appliances and no combustible liability inside the unit, we have created a safer, cleaner, carbon-neutral cooking experience.

We use:

  • RecTec pellet smokers
  • 100% oak pellets
  • Sustainable electric equipment

Our trailer carries:

  • 75 gallons of fresh water
  • 165 gallons of waste water capacity

This is not just mobile catering. It is the future of barbecue.