Rick Gerhardt, owner and operator of BBQ To Go, became passionate about slow-smoking meats at a very young age.  In fact, the Gerhardt family has been smoking meat going back to the late 1800s.  His Grandfather and Father both owned and operated butcher shops throughout Alberta and BC.  In the late ’70s, his grandfather opened Ted’s Meats on First Ave. in Spruce Grove. After extensive exposure to authentic BBQ throughout the United States and other parts of the world, Rick’s goal was to bring this BBQ culture to Canada by importing Green Mountain Grills and educating the public about barbeque.  In 2010 BBQ To Go was created with a focus on quality barbeque products.  It’s with great pride that he now provides slow-smoked barbeque products to the local area, continuing his family’s heritage.