Western's Smokehouse, located in Greentop, Missouri, was founded in 1978 by Sam Western, an entrepreneur who has a long history in meat processing. In fact, Sam spent his childhood helping his father butcher beef and hogs on their small farm, not far from where his smokehouse is located today. In 1978, at the age of twenty-six, Sam decided that he wanted to build his own meat processing business.

Sam began butchering for local farmers and now his company is distributing all over the United States. The business continues to grow each year. Western's Smokehouse began as one small building and, with the growing business, more buildings have been added around the original smokehouse. Sam’s son, Kevin, continued the family tradition by joining the business in 1992.

When walking into Western's Smokehouse one cannot help but notice all of the awards that adorn the walls.

Western's has won awards in all different areas, including national acclaim for their hickory smoked ham's flavor profile.

A huge map of the United States hangs to the left of the entrance that indicates, with red pins, the customers of Western's Market that come from all over the country. In fact, on the day of the interview there was a couple that had driven from Kansas City, Missouri to purchase six coolers full of Western's products. They said that they have been coming to Western's for years, and have to make the special trip in order to get the unforgettable meats. Speaking of unforgettable, Western's also carries a wide assortment of unique flavors and meats including pineapple brats and buffalo burgers. Whatever the customer is looking for, they are almost guaranteed to find it at Western's Market.

Western's Smokehouse carries a variety of products, from hickory-smoked gourmet ham to a variety of snack sticks. Western's even offers hickory-smoked dog chews for all the pet lovers. They even offer a Meat of the Month Club, which sends one of Western's Smokehouse favorites to your door every month.

Western's Smokehouse items may be ordered in a variety of ways. Customers may order toll-free, by mail, by fax, and now customers may even order on-line through Western's own interactive website at www.westerns-smokehouse.com. Western's has even begun showcasing their items in fundraising catalogs, which has proven to be very profitable. During their peak season (November through January) Western's ships out 300- 500 orders daily. However the order is placed, Western's guarantees that it will be delivered as quick and fresh as possible.

Western's also specializes in catering. Western's offers over twenty-two entree choices, thirty-two side dishes, and over sixteen delicious desserts.The menu is homemade and specific to each event’s needs. Last year alone, Western's catered over 1,000 events.

Western's Smokehouse has registered many of their flavor profiles, some of which have won national acclaim. They also make their own barbeque sauce and steak marinades on site.Sam Western is always trying to have the best products. He attends tradeshows and seminars to make sure to keep up with the demand.


Sam Western has been a valuable customer of Kohl Wholesale for nearly twenty-five years. Sam has always been happy with Kohl Wholesale's service and said that, "Whenever I have a problem, or need something right away, I know that all I have to do is call my salesman, Scott." He says that Scott will be sure to get him what he needs as soon as he can without any problems.

With the help of Kohl Wholesale, Western's Smokehouse has been offering old-fashioned service and the finest selection of meats to the area for many years, and, they hope to continue to do so for many years to come.

• Place the Hickory smoker towards the highway when the wind is blowing, hungry travelers can not help but stop!
• Offer impeccable quality and flavor: why else would people travel from all over the country?
• Have a good attitude and treat every customer as a friend. Sam and his crew make every person that walks in the door feel like they have known them for years.