Build it from scratch.
They found a used food truck in Wasilla, brought it home and gutted it to build a commercial kitchen. Equipment, regulations, sourcing and Alaska shipping delays all became part of the adventure.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
A good gyro can change everything.
A little food craving turned into a big Alaska adventure. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
OUR ROOTS
It started with a craving.
When the founders couldn't find the kind of gyro they were dreaming about on the Kenai Peninsula, they decided to make one. A conversation in Aaron's kitchen set the whole adventure in motion.
An early idea for a reindeer gyro gave the business its memorable name. The recipe took serious experimenting, and turning the dream into a working food truck required even more problem-solving.
Local ingredients matter.
The team prioritized relationships with Alaska growers and producers. Their story also honors Josi Hudson, who shared a family fry-bread recipe that became an important part of the Hut's early identity.
Hello, Sterling.
In spring 2023, The Reindeer Hut moved to its Sterling home at Moose Crossing. A covered dining pavilion followed, creating a place for locals, travelers and campground guests to gather.
The Caboose grows up.
In 2025, the business described an upgrade to The Caribou Caboose with espresso and a drive-through window in a permanent building. The sweet side is now part of the same destination.
One important detail: The original business story says reindeer meat was discontinued because of sourcing challenges. The name and early recipe remain part of the history; this site does not advertise reindeer meat as currently available.
FIND THE ORANGE FOOD TRUCK
Just down the road.
Worth the stop.
33190 Sterling Hwy, Sterling, AK 99672