Where Smoke Meets Fire:
The Slater's Story
Where Smoke Meets Fire:
The Slater’s Story
At Slater’s, we’re more than just a restaurant—we’re a gathering place for the community and beyond. Slater’s combines the comforting charm of a local favorite with the excitement of wood-fired culinary artistry. Our passion for pizza and smoked BBQ fuels everything we do, from the perfectly blistered crusts to the carefully curated ingredients that make each bite unforgettable.
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The story of Slater’s begins with Bruce, a visionary whose journey from running a nursery to crafting some of the most beloved wood-fired pizzas and smoked BBQ in the area is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a simple idea of serving lunches at the nursery soon blossomed into something much bigger. Bruce’s creativity and passion for innovation transformed the nursery grounds into a hub of culinary delight, where his love for cooking and bringing people together took center stage.
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Bruce Slater,
Visionary Founder
Slater's smoked BBQ is prepared onsite and slow-smoked for 13 hours to achieve mouthwatering flavor."
Driven by a deep desire to share his love of food, Bruce built a wood-fired pizza oven, and began experimenting with flavors that captured the essence of community and togetherness. He also perfected his smoked BBQ, which is lovingly prepared onsite and slow-smoked for 13 hours to achieve mouthwatering flavor. His dedication to perfecting each recipe quickly gained a loyal following, and soon Slater's, the delicious BBQ and wood-fired pizza restaurant, was born.
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From Bolton to Boston: How Slater’s Catering & Mobile Pizza Oven Took Off Slater’s has always been about more than just pizza and BBQ—bringing people together over great food. But in the early days, its' focus was entirely on our restaurant in Bolton, smoking BBQ, crafting wood-fired pizzas, and welcoming guests into our cozy space. We started getting requests: “Can you bring this to our office?” “Can you cater our party?” That got us thinking.
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At first, we concentrated on bringing Slater’s to businesses, delivering lunch to corporate offices and making meetings a little more delicious. Our fresh salads, hearty appetizers, smoke BBQ, and signature wood-fired pizzas quickly became a hit with busy teams who wanted high-quality, handcrafted food without leaving the office. As word spread, our catering arm grew, serving everything from team lunches to company celebrations.
But we didn’t stop there. We knew Slater’s was more than just great food—it was an experience. That’s when the idea for our mobile pizza oven was born. We wanted to bring not just our pizzas, but the full wood-fired experience straight to you. Now, with our traveling oven, we can fire up pizzas on-site, letting guests watch as their pies bake to perfection in the flames.
From corporate lunches to weddings, birthdays, and backyard gatherings, Slater’s Catering and Mobile Pizza Oven have turned everyday meals into unforgettable events. Whether you’re looking for a fresh, delicious catered meal or the full pizza-making experience, we’re here to bring the fire—wherever you are. THE END
Bruce’s creativity and passion for innovation transformed the nursery grounds into a hub of culinary delight, where his love for cooking and bringing people together took center stage.
