UNDERGROUNDSPECIALTY FOODS
Kansas City • Small batch • Made with love

A baptism
of flavor.

Slow-smoked specialties, thoughtful catering, and food worth sharing. Welcome to Underground.

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Flavor worth finding.

Crafted with patience, real smoke, and a little obsession. From tender smoked meats to inventive sides and seasonal favorites, everything starts with care.

01 / SMOKE

Smoked specialties

Slow-smoked meats and signature favorites made for gatherings big and small.

02 / TABLE

Artisanal prepared foods

Handcrafted sides, seasonal offerings, and delicious details that complete the meal.

03 / OCCASIONS

Holiday favorites

Special occasion offerings, including our much-loved smoked Thanksgiving turkeys. Availability varies.

Something good is always in the works

What's Cooking Underground?

Seasonal favorites, made with patience and offered when they're at their best.

Now taking reservation inquiries

Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey Package

$100 per package

One generously smoked Thanksgiving turkey, with the essentials for an unforgettable holiday table.

  • Whole smoked turkey, approximately 20 lbs. precooked weight
  • 2 quarts of smoked turkey stock
  • 1 pint of our chipotle cranberry sauce
Pickup dates:

Sunday, November 22 · Tuesday, November 24 · Thursday, November 26

Need another date? Ask us and we'll see what we can arrange. Individual pickup times will be coordinated during the week of November 15.

$50 nonrefundable deposit per turkey required to secure a reservation; remaining $50 per turkey is due at pickup. Deposit is arranged via Venmo after we review your request. Requests are not confirmed until we verify payment.

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Hand-Cured Christmas Hams

Carefully cured for two weeks, then smoked with the same attention and love we bring to every holiday table.

Our hams are offered at a fixed price per ham. Sizes naturally vary; we do our best to match each ham to the size of your gathering.

Christmas ham reservations aren't open yet. Check back soon for details.

Thanksgiving turkey reservations

Online request submissions are being connected. This page currently shows package details, but cannot yet transmit your information to us. Please don't send a deposit until we have personally reviewed your request and provided payment instructions.

When reservations are enabled, you'll be able to choose the number of turkeys and preferred pickup date, receive a reservation number, and pay your deposit to @FoodAficionado on Venmo after approval.

Bring Underground to your table

Gather around something good.

Whether you're hosting a crowd or planning a more intimate meal, we'll work with you on food that feels personal, generous, and unforgettable.

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The story

It started with sharing.

Underground Specialty Foods grew the way good food stories often do: cooking for friends and family, then friends of friends. Word spread. Requests grew. And what began as a labor of love became something more.

The first ingredient is always love.

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Let's make something memorable.

Planning an event, curious about a specialty, or interested in a holiday order? We'd love to hear what you have in mind.

Inquiry contact details coming soon. We're preparing our business email and inquiry form before accepting submissions through this site.