Smoky Mountains: the brand for your BBQ toppings, hot dogs, hamburgers, and authentic American sauces

If there’s one brand we are especially proud of, it’s Smoky Mountains. A true bringer of the most authentic flavors from the Mexican and American street food cultures. The roots of this brand lie in the family kitchen of the Brooke family from Portland, Oregon, where a love for food was passed down and shaped the culinary passion of the Brooke brothers.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and Mexican street food—these are the three major trends in Dutch hospitality at the moment. With Smoky Mountains, we import products from the United States, Mexico, and Ireland for the Dutch hospitality industry. High-quality, pure, and authentic products, yet incredibly easy to work with.

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Recipes for your BBQ, hot dog, and hamburger toppings with Smoky Mountains

With Smoky Mountains, it’s easy to create the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, and street food dishes. Use the authentic sweet pickled relish to give your hot dogs a unique sweet-and-sour kick, or top your hamburgers with rich, creamy Irish cheddar for the perfect flavor balance. For the ultimate BBQ experience, prepare the delicious beef burgers—they are not only flavorful but also super easy to work with. Check out the recipes below and discover how Smoky Mountains can take your dishes to the next level!

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Food consultants from Smoky Mountains

Raised with both Mexican and American cultures, the Brooke brothers feel deeply connected to both countries. As life in America grew busier and more hectic, they felt an increasing need to retreat to their mother’s homeland. Living semi off the grid, away from the internet, smartphones, social media, and the pressures of modern life, they found a different rhythm.

Their small company, Smoky Mountains, makes this lifestyle possible. The two food consultants travel the world to learn as much as possible about authentic recipes and traditional cooking methods—visiting villages in Mexico, food trucks across America, and even cooking in people’s homes. During these journeys, they cook alongside fellow food lovers and gather the most delicious recipes. They made it their mission to spread the true flavors of Mexico and the United States around the world. As food consultants, they stand behind the Smoky Mountains brand, which we are proud to represent and distribute in the Netherlands and the rest of the Benelux.

Smoky Mountains – authentic street food made easy

If there’s one thing Smoky Mountains stands for, it’s that ease of use should never come at the expense of quality. In your restaurant kitchen, you want to work with products that are distinctive—products that taste great and complement your dishes. But also products that your entire team can handle easily, from your chefs to your all-round hospitality staff.

But that's not all. Sure, there are plenty of easy-to-use products out there. But how many of them truly have their own character? How many are as authentic as the flavors you encounter in real Mexican or American kitchens? Did you know that 95% of the assortments from hospitality wholesalers are identical? This means you are working with the same flavors and products as your competitors. So how can you stand out? By importing unique products that are not available everywhere, Smoky Mountains ensures a truly original flavor. Allowing you to differentiate your menu and offer something truly special.

The real Irish cheddar from Smoky Mountains

You know the image: the classic American burger. A juicy piece of meat, a nice bun, and of course that yellow slice of cheese. But that cheese isn’t really American—it’s Irish, at least if you’re using the right kind. Not those yellow slices wrapped in plastic. Those are made from salts and processed cheese analogs and shouldn’t even be called cheese. For a delicious, high-quality burger, you need real cheddar cheese.

The cheddar cheese for hamburgers from Smoky Mountains—made from cow’s milk, salt, cultures, and rennet, and hand-turned—comes from Ireland. Because it’s made as a true cheddar, it has a slightly crumbly texture. We sought out the perfect balance between the mature flavor and structure of aged cheddar and the creamy, easy-to-work-with young cheddar. The authentic Irish cheddar from Smoky Mountains is aged for at least seven months. This gives it a rich flavor and a proper cheddar structure without falling apart—easy to work with and delicious to eat.
So from now on: no more strange slices of processed cheese, but real cheddar for your cheeseburgers. That’s how you set yourself apart!

Smoky Mountains sweet pickled relish

Sweet-and-sour pickle relish, just like you taste on every burger in America. Delicious and unique in the Netherlands. This pickle relish is made according to the New York deli method. That’s important—because when it comes to American street food, you don’t top your hot dog with a Dutch pickle. And you definitely don't just throw a slice of pickle onto your beautiful hamburger.

The American sweet pickle relish from Smoky Mountains is made entirely following authentic American recipes. It starts with how the pickles are prepared: they are fermented, giving a completely different flavor. You can taste the fermented American pickle through the sweet flavor of the relish—and it’s truly irresistible.

Smoky Mountains hamburgers & hot dogs

The real beef burgers of international top quality. Made from 100% beef with a beautiful coarse texture. But most importantly, these burgers are crafted to maintain their quality during preparation. They do not lose shape while cooking, they can be prepared either thawed or directly from frozen, and Smoky Mountains burgers for the hospitality industry lose almost no weight during frying.

Want to make a really delicious, thick Smoky Mountains burger? Check out the video above!

But that’s not all. Thanks to the chimneys, the Smoky Mountains burger cooks quickly and can be prepared on the grill, hotplate, pan, BBQ, or contact grill. And because presentation matters too, the 125g burger looks just as impressive as a 180g burger—it’s simply a little thinner. This way, the smaller burger still looks fantastic and cooks even faster.

Everyone loves this burger, and chefs find it an amazing product to work with. Success guaranteed!

Add Smoky Mountains to your menu

Take your dishes to the next level with the flavorful products from Smoky Mountains. From authentic burgers and hot dogs to unique sauces and toppings, we offer everything you need to enrich your menu and surprise your guests. Order today and discover the products that will make your dishes simply irresistible!