HOW WE STARTED IN BRANSON, MO
Back in 2012, Brad Leighninger first created Gettin' Basted, solely as a competition barbecue team. After taking the competition circuit by storm through the next several years, friends Jason Roberts, Tammy Zachary and Derrick Melugin took interest in extending the brand to a food truck housed initially in Springfield, MO. The team quickly outgrew this small-scale concept, and decided to relocate our revolutionary barbecue style to the always hoppin' Branson, MO.
Our first venue was located inside the old Starlight theater in the middle of Branson's Entertainment District...we'll just say that little space didn't hold us for long. In 2017, we invested in our own full service restaurant facility next to the original Baldknobber's Motor Inn in the heart of the Branson strip, which is the same space we occupy today. We are now owners of the Baldknobber's Motor Inn and will be transforming that space into more convenient parking for our restaurant guests AND opening the first Bahama Buck's Shaved Ice franchise in SW, Missouri!
In 2017, the same four friends brought their competition pedigree and sensibilities to shake up the traditional English pub concept by launching our sister company, Downing Street Pour House in Hollister, MO. DSPH has since expanded into the Springfield, MO market through an ingenious franchise partner.
One more thing you should know - we've recently twisted all of our concepts together to create Knotty Catering Co. This is simply knot your average catering company, with offerings, packages and services that tie all your dreams together.
MEET THE TEAM
DERRICK MELUGIN
Co-Owner, Restaurant Master
Derrick is over all things Gettin' Basted operations. He has innumerable years in the restaurant management space and is truly irreplaceable to our success.
JASON ROBERTS
Co-Owner, Restaurant Ninja
Jason handles all daily oversight of Downing Street Pour House. He is not only a ninja in the kitchen, but also unbeatable when it comes to details, consistency and planning.
TAMMY ZACHARY
Co-Owner, Brand Queen
Tammy's the best balance of a visionary and a realist. She's elevated our brand to once unthinkable levels through marketing efforts, community involvement and behind-the-scenes brand management.
BRAD LEIGHNINGER
Co-Owner, Pitmaster
As the original founder of our brand, Brad keeps Gettin' Basted in the National spotlight. Not only is he a multi world-championship winning competition Pitmaster, but he is also a wiz with backend technological and creative operations.
