Lifelong Delhi Township resident Jerry Smith is bringing a great idea home—not only home to Holt but, if you like, to your home. J.D. Applewood’s Smoke House specializes in on-site catering with smoked ribs, pork, turkey and more. “You name it, I can smoke it,” says Jerry—and with his mobile smoker, he can do it at the site of your choice.
With 35 years of experience in the chain restaurant business, Jerry feels his knowledge and expertise are ideal for this new venture. He has been “tinkering” with smoked meats and his
own sauces for years, and gets rave reviews from those who have sampled them.Jerry uses apple wood in his smoker, as it gives the meat a nice sweet flavor, and the wood is plentiful here in Michigan.

Though the smoker travels to the site of the event, J.D. Applewood’s business base will
house a 1,000 square foot catering kitchen where side dishes, beverages and are prepared.  The business will also supply tableware, chafing dishes, and related needs for catered events.

By mid-June, just in time for the busy summer season. He says that word of mouth is travelling fast, as he has heard from over 500 potential customers already.  Jerry wanted to locate his business here in Holt so he could easily meet with clients. Jerry says, “I’m trying to keep as much local as I possibly can, to help the local economy. There are more plans for the future. Jerry hopes to add a retail space next year that would be supplied out of his catering kitchen, so customers can stop in and take home anything from a sideish to an entire meal. Jerry may be contacted at 517-881-2525.