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Built on Real Ingredients. Driven by Purpose.

We're not just another BBQ brand — we're a sauce company built on bold ideas, clean ingredients, and purposeful flavor.

Our sauces are crafted with real ingredients and contain no preservatives, additives, or high-fructose corn syrup.

What started as a backyard passion project between friends quickly grew into a brand focused on elevating everyday meals.

From burgers and brisket to vegetables and seafood, Big Dog Sauce is designed to bring bold flavor without compromise.

Our Team — Leadership with Standards

The standards behind Big Dog Sauce didn't happen by accident — they were built by people who believed flavor and ingredient integrity should never be in conflict.

Big Dog Sauce Company was built through a strong friendship that became like family. What started as backyard experimentation quickly evolved into a company focused on one clear principle: bold flavor should never come at the expense of real ingredients.

Each founder plays a role in protecting the standards that define the brand.

Dan

Dan

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Dan is the driving force behind the flavor and vision of Big Dog Sauce Company. As CEO and the architect of the brand's recipes, he focuses on building bold sauces with balanced layers of sweetness, smoke, heat, and acidity without relying on unnecessary additives.

Living with diabetes made it difficult to find sauces that delivered great flavor without unwanted ingredients or side effects. That experience helped shape the company's commitment to clean ingredients and sauces people can enjoy without compromise.

Phyllis

Phyllis

Founder

Phyllis is a foundational force behind Big Dog Sauce and the company's commitment to quality. She ensures every product reflects the standards the brand was built on: ingredient transparency, consistency, and care in every batch.

Having also managed diabetes, she understands how difficult it can be to find sauces that taste great while still being mindful of what's inside the bottle. Her influence keeps the brand grounded in the belief that food should bring people together.

Michael Diamond

Michael Diamond

Chief Technical Officer & Founder

Michael leads the operational strategy and long-term growth of Big Dog Sauce Company. As Chief Technical Officer, he focuses on building the systems, partnerships, and production discipline needed to scale the brand while protecting the company's ingredient standards.

As a parent of children on the autism spectrum who struggle with food sensitivities, he understands how important it is for families to find products that are both trustworthy and enjoyable. That perspective helps guide the company's commitment to clean ingredients and responsible growth.

Clean Ingredients. Bold Flavor. No Fillers. EVER.

Our Why — Mission & Values

At Big Dog Sauce Company, the work we do goes beyond flavor.

Clean ingredients. Real flavor. Zero fillers.

We believe families deserve sauces that taste great without unnecessary additives.

We also believe business should support communities through local partnerships, youth mentorship programs, and causes that strengthen families.

The Next Phase — Growth & Awareness

Big Dog Sauce Company is entering its next chapter. Our focus is expanding brand awareness, building strategic partnerships, and growing distribution while maintaining the ingredient standards that define our products. From backyard grills to campfires, competitions, and festivals, our goal is simple — bring bold, clean flavor to more gatherings across the country. Bold Flavor. Real Ingredients. No Fillers. EVER.