🍖 Big Dan's BBQ Brings Smoked Favorites to Dayton Ace Hardware

Big Dan's BBQ, the mobile catering operation based in Chattanooga, is rolling into Dayton to serve slow-smoked sandwiches, plates, and loaded sides at a community pop-up. For residents across the Sequatchie Valley and nearby areas looking for quality BBQ without the drive to the metro, this is a chance to sample the truck’s full menu right in Rhea County.

📍 Where and When to Find Them

Big Dan's BBQ will be set up at Dayton Ace Hardware (10259 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN) from 12-5 PM. ✨ The team is inviting neighbors to stop by, say hello, and grab lunch or dinner from their full menu of smoked meats and sides.

🍽️ What’s on the Menu

The menu reflects a focus on low-and-slow smoking and hearty portions. Sandwiches-pork ($10) or brisket ($15)-come with slaw and sauce. For those wanting more, plates ($15-$20) include two sides, and loaded potatoes ($15-$20) arrive topped with meat, sauce, cheese, and sour cream. 🔥

Tacos offer flexibility: pork tacos at $4 each or 3 for $10; brisket tacos at $6 each or 3 for $15. Nachos ($15-$20) come fully loaded with cheese, meat, sauce, jalapeños, and sour cream. Hot dogs range from plain ($4) to the “Dirty Dog” ($6), topped with pork, cheese, slaw, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce. Wings are available at 6 for $10.

Sides include coleslaw, potato salad, and green beans. Chips ($1) and drinks ($2-water, Coke, Sprite, or Dr Pepper) round out the offering.

💡 Why This Matters for the Area

Mobile BBQ catering trucks have become a popular way for established food businesses to reach customers beyond their home base. This pop-up at a local hardware store creates a casual gathering point and gives Dayton-area residents a taste of Chattanooga-based BBQ without traveling to the metro. It’s also a reminder that small food businesses are actively expanding their reach into nearby communities. 🤝