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About Big Stick
It all started when…
In 2007 Rick’s kids pooled their money together and bought him his first smoker, a Masterbilt Digital Smoker, about the size of a mini fridge. His favorite Christmas present ever, meant to be his hobby, quickly turned to a passion and a craft he spent hours honing to perfection. He added other BBQs, smokers AND grills over the years until recently his wife asked, “Is it really necessary for us to have 5 smokers in the garage?”
He is currently down to 3 smokers. His wife is happy.
Rick’s attention to detail when it comes to the food he prepares and serves is evident. He does not take short cuts, even though it means getting up at 2:00 AM to start the fire every nIGHT Big Stick BBQ is open. Like the great Texas BBQ Chefs he has followed for the past 10 yearS,
Rick's motto is “Low and Slow”.
His side dishes are made fresh daily, with fresh ingredients.
He has taken BBQ and made it an art form.
Rick and Linda live in Bellingham Washington where all of their children and grandchildren live and when not on the food truck, they can be found frequenting one of the many great food establishments in Bellingham, hosting a dinner party in their home, or wine tasting in nearby Woodinville Washington.
Why Big Stick?
Why would I want to open a food truck and why would I name it “Big Stick BBQ”? I’m asked both of these questions often.
The name has everything to do with my dog and the life lessons I learned from him when he was still with us, running, guarding, and chasing big sticks.
Bosco, an Australian Shepherd, with all the attributes that go along with his breed was most relaxed when everyone was comfortably seated in one place; he was most excited when the back of the Durango was open and he got to go for a ride and then a run. Whether it was up the mountain on a logging road or around the lake on the many trails here in Bellingham, he always needed a job to do.
I would often throw a nice stout stick up ahead Inevitably he would return with a log much like the one pictured on the side of our truck. I laughed out loud several times as I watched this silly dog work his way to the middle of a log and balance it in his mouth, with head held high he ran off down the trail or logging road. I also cursed him as he got behind me and proceeded to run up and take me out at the knees with his well balanced stick.
Bosco, at eight years old, about 7 years ago was about my age when I was turning 50.
He exemplified attributes I wanted at that age. I had become quite retrospective that summer, analyzing my life as many do leading up to a 50th birthday. Life hadn’t exactly turned out the way I thought it would. Don’t get me wrong, the big stuff was all good, marriage, children, grand children. Those other life things like career, looking at retirement, financial security…nothing looked quite like my expectations from my youth.
I began to ask myself, how can I, like Bosco, still run full steam ahead and grab the biggest stick I can find, figure out how to balance it and keep running? Run in such a way that I don’t care about the people BEHIND, laughing at me or caring too much about the people IN FRONT of me, who I know I will run into, as I move ahead in this thing called my 50’s. I began dreaming then of having my own food truck, something we could do to support ourselves, doing something we’ve always enjoyed, serving food and chatting with folks. The dream took hold of me to begin creating a style of BBQ that would not just be another BBQ joint, but a place I could be exactly who I am, doing exactly what I am great at, and serving up the best BBQ anyone’s ever eaten.
As Bellingham’s newest food truck owner, I’d like to invite you to our truck and welcome you with warm wholesome food that is cooked with a commitment to excellence that I know will knock your socks off!
Because, seriously, Life’s Too Short To Chase Small Sticks!
BURGER FRIDAY!
All of our burgers are made from our own prime brisket trimmings, ground and formed into patties and broiled at high heat in our wood fired Wood Stone oven to seal in all that tasty goodness. That’s a pretty awesome place to start, and it all gets better from there.
Quantities are limited, ordering early is highly recommended. $13.
Brisket Slab Burger
Our house ground brisket burger, with cheddar, tomato, house made burger sauce, and a slice of our smoked brisket on top. Take home box if you might need one.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger Our house ground brisket burger, served with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and our house made Linda’s Burger Sauce.
The Onion Burger
Our house ground brisket burger topped by a small mountain of grilled sweet onions. The melted cheddar makes another level of crazy deliciousness. Really.
The Rib Plate
Pork Plate
Pork Bowl
Texas Chili With Cornbread
Brisket Plate
Brisket Tacos
Dirty Mac
Texas Reuben
Surprise! They’re Here!
THE ITALIAN
Slow smoked brisket, sautéed onions, provolone cheese, topped with house made giardiniera
THE AU JUS
Slow smoked brisket, sautéed onions, provolone cheese, light spread of horse radish, served with our house made brisket dripping Jus
THE TEXAS CHEESE STEAK
Slow smoke brisket with sautéed onions and provolone cheese, topped with house made beer cheese sauce!
Big Stick News!
OUR NEW FOOD TRUCK IS NOW OPEN AT STEMMA BREWERY!
Our New Onion Burger!
New At Big Stick!
The Onion Burger!
We understand your love for onions!
We got your STACK!
Our very own generous brisket burger topped with melted cheddar cheese and a MOUND of butter grilled caramelized sweet onions! We add a quick hit of our secret sauce, set the whole works in our fresh potato rosemary bun, and then just like that, first bite to last, all your taste buddies are doing the Texas two step on an ever so tasty trip directly to flavor town. Really.
If your oniYUM smile has been missing, we have the antidote, let's get this party started!
Make sure to check out our new blog!
Weekend Breakfast Has Temporarily Gone Back To Bed.
BEEN DOING OUR BEST TO ADJUST TO STAFFING SHORTAGES,
hOWEVer...
YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’re SO TIRED THAT YOUR
CLEAN LAUNDRY LIVES IN THE DRYER BASKET?
Not to worry, weekend breakfast will definitely be back :-).
“They just started serving breakfast and the breakfast burrito with brisket was so good!! The hash in a bowl looked amazing as well. I’ve also had the spicy Texas chili as well, pulled pork sandwich, sliders and numerous specials. The owners are fabulous. Would highly recommend.”
Our barbeCue bam!
Huge thanks to everyone here in Whatcom county and beyond that have made the path on our journey so incredible, we have truly been blessed! After ALL the renovations, our BAM (brick and mortar) restaurant is finally up and running over here on the corner of Orchard Street and Orchard Place, awesome to see everyone that has been in!
From what all of us have all been through in these past months, and looking at the best possible ways to serve our wonderful guests, we have made the decision to put our food truck up for the winter, and have it serving up all your favorites again in the spring :-).
Our new menu items, restaurant specials, Happy Hour and more you’ll be able to find here on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages, so check in often, or just drop on by! Great to have you all with us! Rick & Linda
It’s HERE! HUGE thanks again to everyone at Stones Throw for making such an incredible beer!
OUR MANY.................SIDES OF LOVE
New special! Mag-Pies! Single serving sized meat pie filled with our pulled pork, Big Stick BBQ Sauce, pickles and onions $4
OUR SMOKED JALAPENO POPPERS!
Contact Us!
Contact us below for questions about special orders or catering options. You can also message us on Facebook or Instagram.
Big Stick Barbecue
709 W Orchard Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
Restaurant Hours
CLOSED MONDAY
Tue. - Thur. 11:00AM - 7:00PM*
(Or sell out)
Fri. - Sat. 11:00AM - 8:00PM*
(Or sell out)
Sunday - 11:00AM - 7:00PM*
(Or sell out)
Our NEW Food Truck is open Wed. - Sun.
Click To See the New Food Truck!
*NO DINE-IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING, TAKE-OUT ONLY :-).