If you’ve been around Gorham or the surrounding areas for any period of time then you’ve heard of the traveling bar and pizza oven, Rustic Taps and Catering. Their fleet consists of four vintage trucks and one airstream that have been restored to boast multiple beer taps attached to the back, creating a unique bar experience for any occasion. Three of these trucks have a wood-fired pizza oven to provide food service as well.

This idea first came to fruition six years ago by owners and operators, entrepreneurial husband and wife Dave and Jessica Golden. Since 2016 the couple has expanded throughout Southern Maine making a name for themselves as the first beer truck in this area, started right here in our town. Their pizzas are all homemade, ranging from their DIY options to their more specialty pizzas like pesto chicken prosciutto. A lot of the ingredients on their menu are homegrown and fresh, which brought the Goldens to their latest business venture: a green farm located in Gorham.

This farm on Brackett Road has been a project the Goldens have been working on for some time, having lived in Gorham for over seventeen years the duo felt this central location was the best place to plant their home base. The brand-new barn is finishing up a few construction projects and will provide more space for a commercial produce kitchen. This kitchen will give them the opportunity to process produce and other catering items for events directly on-site. It also gives them the space to house their ever-growing fleet of vehicles. The property also has a greenhouse to grow herbs such as oregano and basil for their pizza and sauces. The convenience of having their own garden will help Rustic Taps and Catering bring a “farm-to-table” experience to each catering event. “We really need this space to continue our growth,” Co-owner Jess Golden explains. “Also, we wanted to give back to the community in some way.” This old property is in the process of quite the facelift thanks to the Goldens and their vision.