Small-batch hot sauce · Alexandria, VA

Out of this
world flavor.

Down-to-earth bite. Handcrafted in small batches.

Every bottle is handcrafted by real people, not machines. No factories, no assembly lines. Just a dog in a helmet and a whole lot of flavor missions, completed by hand.

MildMediumBBQHotSuper Hot
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Handcrafted

by real people, not machines

40+ sauces

launched since 2020

5 heat levels

Mild through Super Hot

Every month

a new small-batch release

Out of this world flavorDown-to-earth biteHandcrafted in small batchesAlexandria, VANew release every monthReal people, not machines

Flight stages

Our spice levels, explained.

Everyone perceives spice differently, so our heat scale is based on the type and amount of peppers in each sauce. Use it as a general guide, not an absolute.

Mild

Smooth, approachable, and full of flavor. Our Mild sauces focus on balance and brightness with little to no lingering heat. Perfect for everyday use, first-timers, or anyone who wants bold taste without the burn.

BBQ

Smoky, rich, and slow-burning. Our BBQ sauces lean into deep flavor first, with heat that complements rather than competes. Designed for grilling, dipping, and anything that benefits from a little backyard magic.

Medium

Balanced flavor with a noticeable kick. Medium sauces bring warmth that builds without overwhelming, making them great for tacos, sandwiches, and weeknight meals when you want just enough heat.

Hot

Bold and heat-forward. Hot sauces are made for those who enjoy a clear burn that lingers, balanced by layered flavor. Not extreme, but definitely not subtle.

Super Hot

Intense and unapologetic. Super Hot sauces are crafted with high-heat peppers and are not for beginners. Expect serious burn, lasting heat, and flavor that doesn't back down.

Mission Control · Heat Telemetry

Push the throttle. Find your orbit.

Every Bradshaw batch is rated Mild to Super Hot by the peppers inside it. Slide the lever and see what launches.

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6,000Scoville heat units

T-1 IGNITION|All systems nominal. Flavor first, burn optional.

Peak pepper at this stage: ≈ 6,000 SHU (Fresno).

Recommended payload

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Table Sauce

MildHeat level: Mild

Fresno

The true everyday hot sauce. Citrus, supple sweetness, a warming tinge.

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Our story

A bartender, a rainy Thursday, and a dog in a helmet.

Bradshaw Sauce Co. started behind a bar in Alexandria, where founder Dexter Bradshaw batch-cooked his own hot sauce for the restaurant where he tended bar. A chance ride home in a spring rain became a first date, then a partnership, then a company. The astronaut dog on every label is the crew's own.

“A moment that I would like to share with all of you in every bottle.”
Dexter Bradshaw, founder
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Transmissions from the crew.

Sample reviews · verified feed connects at launch

Table Sauce lives on our counter. It goes on eggs, rice bowls, pizza, everything. Flavor first, and the bottle never lasts the month.
Sample review · Everyday customer
Ordered the Outer Range pack for my brother who thinks nothing is hot. Supernova humbled him. The flavor underneath the heat is what surprised us.
Sample review · Gift buyer
Met the team at a market in Alexandria, tried Spooky Wagons on a whim, and now it goes on every sandwich I make. Real people making real sauce.
Sample review · Market regular
Out of this world flavor, down-to-earth bite: Bradshaw subscription

The standing order

A new mission on your doorstep, all year.

Subscription boxes deliver fresh, small-batch sauces throughout the year, and curated gift sets cover holidays, birthdays, and surprise flavor missions.

Ground stations

Find us on the road.

Recent and recurring markets and festivals.

  • Port City Chili CookoffAlexandria, VA (Bradshaw-hosted)
  • Art on the AvenueAlexandria, VA
  • Made in ALX Makers MarketAlexandria, VA
  • Scoville ShowdownDC Metro
  • North Carolina Hot Sauce FestivalNorth Carolina
  • Fairfax Holiday MarketFairfax, VA

Pre-flight questions

Asked often, answered from Mission Control.

Where is Bradshaw Sauce made?

Bradshaw Sauce is made right here on Earth, in a commercial kitchen. Every bottle is handcrafted in small batches by real people, not machines. No factories. No assembly lines. Just love, care, and a lot of flavor missions completed by hand.

How long does shipping take?

Once your order is placed, we pack it up and send it off as quickly as possible. For U.S. orders, delivery typically takes up to 5 business days, depending on the carrier. International delivery times vary by destination, but rest assured, once it leaves Mission Control, it's on its way.

How hot are the hot sauces?

Our heat levels range from Mild to Super Hot and are based on the type and amount of peppers used in each sauce. That said, spice is personal. What's a gentle orbit for one explorer might feel like re-entry for another. Use our heat scale as a general guide, not an absolute.

Do you offer gift sets or subscription boxes?

We do! Bradshaw offers curated gift sets, seasonal multipacks, and subscription boxes, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or surprise flavor missions. Subscription boxes deliver fresh, small-batch sauces to your doorstep throughout the year.

Where do you ship?

Everywhere. We ship throughout the United States and internationally. No matter where you're stationed, we'll do our best to deliver Bradshaw flavor to your corner of the galaxy.

Ready for launch?

Small batches sell out. Grab the current lineup, or get on the wholesale manifest for your shop or restaurant.

Alexandria, VA · (703) 946-9245