Texas Smoker has taken up residency at STACK Seaburn following its success at St. James’ STACK in Newcastle.
Diners will be able to enjoy 48-hour oak-smoked brisket and pork served with a huge helping of homemade slaw and a Texas Smoker signature sauce. Other American favourites on the menu include chili cheese dogs and ribs, along with a selection of dirty fries and nachos.
The company was set up by Garry Overs, whose family have been in the food business for four generations, working at travelling fairs and circuses around the country.
Around 15 years ago, Garry had the idea of bringing the American-style smoked meat concept to the UK after seeing it in the USA.
Having built his own smoker – created in an American-style fire truck he had imported – he started taking it to festivals around the country, where it was a huge hit.
He opened his first unit in the original STACK in Newcastle and when that closed, he jumped at the opportunity to set up at St. James’ STACK.
“We’re really delighted to be coming to Sunderland,” said Garry. “It’s a great site for us and we think it will go down a storm. It’s something new and we can’t wait for people to experience it.”
At their busiest times, Garry and the team smoke around a tonne of meat every weekend, using everything from oak to applewood to get the unique flavour.
The Texas Smoker team is well known around the UK, appearing at everything from Hyde Park’s annual Winter Wonderland and Rewind Festival to the Royal Highland Show. However, their loyalty is very much to the North East, with all the meat they use coming from Freemans Butchers, based at Team Valley.
Gemma Dishman, director of strategy and development at STACK, said: “Our focus is always on curating a strong, balanced food offer that keeps people coming back, and Texas Smoker is a great addition to that mix. It brings something distinct in terms of flavour, quality and experience, which complements the existing lineup at Seaburn really well. Having already seen how well the concept performs at St. James’ STACK, we’re confident it will resonate strongly with our audience in Sunderland.”
The arrival of Texas Smoker follows hot on the heels of another recent addition to STACK Seaburn – Strip’d Nashville Fried Chicken. The trader has quickly built a following for its Nashville-style buttermilk-soaked fried chicken burgers, tenders and wraps, alongside loaded fries and signature chicken wings.
