Calef’s Spring BBQ Picks!

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Calef's BBQ favorites

The sun is shining brighter and temperatures are rising here in beautiful New England, signaling the arrival of BBQ season! At Calef’s Country Store, our extensive BBQ selection caters to every palate. Whether you’re looking for zesty condiments to elevate a classic hot dog or sophisticated rubs and sauces for the discerning family grill master, we have you covered. In addition, we offer a wide range of flavorful seasonings and fresh ingredients perfect for creating delicious sides. And don’t forget to explore our impressive collection of local craft beers to complement your meal. Swing by and discover the perfect additions to your backyard BBQ that will impress your guests!


Easy Backyard BBQ Upgrades

Calef's Hot Dogs at a family BBQ

Want to spice up your usual BBQ recipes? We’ve got some fun and easy swaps that will really elevate your meal! Kick things off with Flo’s Relish from Wells, Maine – it’s known as “The most Famous Hot Dogs with Hot Sauce on Rt. 1 From Maine to Key West.” This legendary relish is a super simple way to upgrade your hot dogs! You can grab a bottle of Flo’s Relish and some delicious Calef’s hot dogs, either online or in-store. Our hot dogs are all-meat Franks, featuring an all-natural casing, crafted the old-fashioned way right here in New England. Just two easy swaps for a quick and tasty meal!


Beverages Best Served Grill side

Calef's local craft beers

When the sun is shining, the best spot to enjoy a cold beer is outside! We’ve got a fantastic selection of local craft beers for every occasion. Check out some of our favorite New Hampshire brews, like Concord Craft Brewing Co., Stoneface Brewery, and Berkshire Brewing Company. Let’s raise a can to these amazing local gems! And venturing a bit further north into Maine, Besides by Mast Landing, makes delicious cocktail-inspired hard seltzers. You’ll love flavors like Tangerine Elderflower Gin & Soda. Plus, we’ve got classic old-fashioned sodas for our younger guests too!


Sides, Sauces, and Rubs

Who doesn’t love a tasty side at a BBQ? It’s all about those delicious extras! Swap out the usual pasta with our handcrafted pasta from Scratch Pasta, Co.—it’s perfect for a showstopper pasta salad! Don’t forget to sprinkle on some flavor with Pickity Place’s Pasta Salad Seasoning. Pickity Place makes handpicked seasonings right here in New Hampshire. There is even a special mix just for potato salad! And no picnic is complete without those gourmet pickles! Maine Homestead is a local small-batch pickling favorite. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, go big with a bucket of Calef’s pickles!


More flavors than you can eat!

Calef's original sauces

If you love to experiment with flavors, you’re in for a treat at Calef’s! We’ve got a fantastic selection of gourmet sauces sourced from the New England Seacoast and beyond, each with its own unique flavor profile! Don’t miss out on trying Steve’s Original Sauces (S.O.S.), Calef’s Original BBQ SaucesSavory Sauces, Beast Feast Maine Sauces, and Brownwood Farms BBQ Sauces! We also stock a variety of dry rubs and seasonings to build up those complex flavors.

Spring is here and it is time to stock up on BBQ supplies. Come get creative at Calef’s!

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Calef’s Spring BBQ Picks!

The sun is shining brighter and temperatures are rising here in beautiful New England, signaling the arrival of BBQ season! At Calef’s Country Store, our extensive BBQ selection caters to every palate. Whether you’re looking for zesty condiments to elevate a classic hot dog or sophisticated rubs and sauces for the discerning family grill master, we have you covered. In addition, we offer a wide range of flavorful seasonings and fresh ingredients perfect for creating delicious sides. And don’t forget to explore our impressive collection of local craft beers to complement your meal. Swing by and discover the perfect additions to your backyard BBQ that will impress your guests!

Savor Calef’s Top Brunch Picks

Brunch is always a great way to come together. It’s a fun way to show some creativity with different flavors, drinks, and baked goods. Not only is it easy to set the right mood for the event but its simple to pull together. Calef’s has everything you need for a sweet and savory brunch, a boozy brunch, lighter fare or indulgent pancakes and waffles.

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