About Jammin Jays
From festival booth to family tradition – this is how it all started.
Our Story
Jammin Jays began in 1998 in Red Oak, North Carolina.
What started as a small festival food booth serving gyros, cheesesteaks, and sausage dogs quickly became known for one thing – the sauce.
The gyro sauce wasn't just a topping. It became the reason people came back year after year. Customers told us they waited all season just to get another gyro with that sauce.
In 1999, Hurricane Floyd shut everything down and ended the shows. The booth was gone, but the sauce never disappeared.
It became the must-bring item at every family gathering, cookout, and holiday. If someone asked what you were bringing, the answer was simple – the dip.
Over time, that one recipe turned into something bigger. We launched with three flavors: The Original, Cheesy Garlic, and Jalapeño. Then came Pickle. Then came the rubs and seasonings built for grills, smokers, and kitchens everywhere.
Where the Name Comes From
The name Jammin Jays came from my nephew James. He would always say, “Uncle Jay, your dip is jammin.”
In 2012, James returned home from Iraq. Due to hidden wounds of war, he later took his life.
His words live on in this brand. Jammin Jays carries his voice, his spirit, and his belief that good food brings people together.
The Logo
Our logo was created by my daughter-in-law Megan. I told her I just needed something simple and unique to us.
She drew the Jammin Jay Man freehand. We loved it immediately – simplistic, original, and ours.
The Original Dippity Dip
My father-in-law would always say, "Are you going to make some dippity dip?" After his passing, we officially changed the name of the Original to The Original Dippity Dip in his memory.
What We Stand For
Jammin Jays is built around family, remembrance, flavor, and gathering around food that brings people together. What started as a festival favorite became a family tradition – and now it's ready for your table.
How We Do Things
Since 1998
Family-Owned
Real family. Real recipes. Real good.
Honoring Brand
US Veteran
We honor James and all who’ve served.
Crafted Flavor
Small-Batch
Made right, not rushed.
Bring Jammin Jays
to Your Table
From our family to yours. Shop the dips, rubs, and seasonings that started it all.