Proud Pickles Brine & Dine

Born during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and built piece by piece from the ground up, Proud Pickles Brine and Dine has grown into a one-of-a-kind food trailer that combines handcrafted preserves with classic American comfort food. Known for its creative approach to pickling, the team produces everything from cucumber pickles to watermelon rind and pineapple preserves, bringing unexpected flavor to every menu item. The result is a food experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.

The menu showcases inventive smash burgers, loaded hot dogs, and grilled cheese creations packed with house-made toppings. Favorites include the Classic Smasher with Proud Dill Pickles, the Pineapple Style burger featuring Mean Pineapple Chutney, and the K Town burger topped with kimchee. Guests can also enjoy specialty dogs like the Cowboy Dog with sweet and spicy BBQ carrot relish, alongside shareable dips such as Pickle de Gallo, French Onion Dip, and Red Bean Hummus. House-made refreshers like Blueberry Hibiscus, Pineapple Ginger, and Pickle Lemonade add another layer of personality to the menu.

Proud Pickles Brine and Dine brings a playful spirit to festivals, private parties, corporate events, and community gatherings throughout Gainesville. By pairing artisan preserves, creative condiments, and freshly prepared comfort food, this food trailer delivers flavors guests are unlikely to find anywhere else. Every visit offers a chance to discover a new favorite, one pickle and smash burger at a time.