Our Story, Fresh From the Oven

Smokin’ Dough started with Chef Austin, a love for great food, and an obsession with getting the dough just right. What began with sourdough pizza quickly grew into something bigger — a way to bring people together over food that feels thoughtful, unfussy, and seriously delicious.

Today, Austin is joined by Garrett Cullen, a longtime culinary leader with more than 15 years of experience running restaurants, developing concepts, and leading large-scale culinary programs. Most recently, Garrett oversaw multi-site culinary operations for Meta across Texas and New Mexico, including five dining concepts serving roughly 4,000 meals a day.

Together, Austin and Garrett bring a mix of creativity, serious culinary experience, and an appreciation for doing things the right way — without making them feel overly complicated. Smokin’ Dough shows up in restaurants, private homes, events, and pop-ups with the same goal every time: make great food, create a great atmosphere, and give people a reason to stay for one more slice.