Different Types of Custom BBQ Smokers – The Ultimate Guide
In today's videos, Bob Pierson co-owner of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks guides you through the types of custom BBQ smokers that are available. Fred, the dog and star of the show, also makes an appearance near the beginning of the first video. In these videos, Bob explains in detail the options that are available when purchasing a smoker and the craftsmanship that goes into every smoker that M&R builds. Model 250 on a Trailer This is a large machine that's ideal when cooking for a sizable group like a catering event. This smoker comes with two doors that open-up [...]
How to Transform an Old Truck into a Concession Truck
It is possible to bootstrap a concession truck, get positive cash flow, and upgrade the truck later with your earnings. In this video with the co-owner of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, Bob Pierson demonstrates how one customer was able to pick-up a used Cintas truck at auction for around $3,500. The diesel engine in this vehicle worked well, but the outside had noticeable wear-and-tear that needed to repaired before hitting the road. As a general rule of thumb, if you’re able to acquire an older truck that comes from a fleet like Cintas, bread trucks, or even FedEx trucks [...]
How Grillin' Gaines Does Barbecue
Tim Gaines shown right. Tim Gaines' passion for the grill began at an early age during summer visits to his grandparent's farm in North Carolina. It was there Tim learned the art of smoking and slow roasting meats from his family. Today, Tim owns his own catering business called Grillin' Gaines where he shares the long tradition of slow roasting with his customers. In this Q/A interview, Tim shares what inspired him to get started in the catering business along with some insider tips for winning a BBQ competition. M&R: Tell us a little about Grillin' Gaines [...]
Inside Look at the Smokin’ Bull Shack BBQ Trailer
This week M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks is proud to bring you one of the latest BBQ trailers built for Smokin’ Bull Shack based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In this video, M&R’s own Bob Pierson, takes you on a guided tour of this 8.5 by 30 foot trailer with a Southern Pride Smoker installed on the back porch. Some of the highlights of this trailer include: Southern Pride Smoker mounted into the trailer Trailer is equipped with a TV window that allows Smokin’ Bull Shack to project menus, photos, or even the big game. Equipped with chrome rims for that extra [...]
Inside Look at the Rotolo’s Pizzeria Food Truck
Rotolo’s Pizzeria is a popular franchise with over 30 locations across Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. Rotolo’s Pizzeria has become well-known regionally for their traditional pizzas, pastas, and salads, in addition to their non-traditional Italian faire like their Joe Horn BBQ Chicken pizza. You can view their full menu here. The founder of the company, Mitch Rotolo opened the doors to his first pizzeria in Baton Rouge in 1996. Fast forward to 2012, M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks had the privilege of building a custom made 36 foot long foot truck to provide a mobile presence for the growing franchise. In [...]