Our Story

Mike and Terry met and married on the island of Okinawa Japan while serving in the U.S. Military.  After leaving the service they settled in Bath, Pennsylvania.  In addition to having 3 children, they hosted baptisms, confirmations, graduations and special family events.  Guests inquired as to who catered their events and were surprised to learn that Mike and Terry had done it themselves.

Terry brought a midwest concept of country sides back east to Pennsylvania that locals loved.  Mike, a PA native, received his first smoker as a Father's Day gift in the late 1990's and was hooked.

As anyone knows who's ever tried to barbecue, it's not as easy as it looks.  However, Mikes's determination to master the techniques helped to transform the tough, dry, bland meat into a tender, moist, savor barbecue.

Now after retiring, Mike, along with Terry and the GERK's family can devote their time into offering catering services and Smoking' Great Grub to more than just family.