Formerly known as The 281 Stop, Gettin’ Sauced BBQ & Catering has created a fun and laid-back eatery conveniently located between Jamestown and Carrington in Pingree. Co-owned and operated by Dustin Mittleider and Kevin Wolsky, Gettin’ Sauced started out by catering small events three years ago, and shortly after fired up a food truck that travels to local communities and events. They knew soon after starting the truck that it would be successful, as Dustin recalled, “the food truck took off like a bottle rocket!”
The Gettin’ Sauced food truck schedule of events includes local vendor shows, pop-ups in Jamestown and Carrington and a few late-night weddings this summer. “Getting out in the surrounding communities with the truck give us a chance to connect with people and invite them to visit the restaurant,” Dustin said. Sounds like a recipe for a perfect match!
As if they’re not busy enough traveling with the food truck, Dustin explained how they like to offer themed nights featuring different menu options at the restaurant to keep people interested and coming back. “In addition to our BBQ menu we’ve done pasta nights, steak nights and other themes, which are always well-received.”
With so many fun events happening, one of the biggest challenges has been getting the word out in the community. “We recently launched our website with the help of one of our employees, where we’ll keep a schedule of events and updated menus,” Dustin said. As far as other challenges, staffing luckily has not been one of them. “We’ve been really lucky to have people step up and want to work with us, so staffing hasn’t been an issue” Dustin added.
“My favorite part about the business is the people we work with and the communities that support us,” Dustin shared. And it’s easy to see why; Gettin’ Sauced isn’t just a place to grab a bite, it’s a gathering spot where familiar faces and stories all come together. From the coworkers who feel like family (and maybe are family), to the loyal customers who show up rain or shine, the business grows through its connections.
“We also couldn’t do it without the support from Dakota Central and their local technicians,” Dustin added. Whether it’s phone calls at the restaurant from customers, streaming games on TV, providing a secure guest network for customers, or making sure the website is updated, they need to be up and running. Dakota Central’s Business Managed Wi-Fi creates two separate networks—one for essential business operations like point-of-sale systems, staff devices, and streaming, and another secure network just for guests to connect. This keeps customer traffic from slowing down or interfering with the business’s primary connection, which can be significant when there’s a big game on TV!
“It’s nice to deal with people I know. What I appreciate the most is that everyone [at Dakota Central] knows who we are; we’re not just an account number.”
That kind of connection makes all the difference, and the difference you see when communities support each other. Dakota Central is thrilled to serve Gettin’ Sauced.
Gettin’ Sauced has lots of excitement to look forward to, with a brand-new menu launching this November, and a second food truck hitting the road next spring. In Dustin’s words, “there’s more fun to come!”
