Hot Shots Wholesale Hot Sauce Distribution
Hot Shots Distributing is the worlds largest wholesale hot sauce distribution company with a selection of sauces, rubs, and snacks from around the world. We specialize in ultra-hot pepper sauces made with Reaper, Ghost, Trinidad Scorpion, Scotch Bonnet, Fatalli, and Chocolate Habaneros. Our brands include Burn, CaJohns, Caboom, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Heartbreaking Dawns, BourbonQ, Pappys, Crazy Jerrys, and Gator Hammock.
WORLD FAMOUS BRANDS
New Arrivals
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Did you know that Hot Shots ships to 42 countries across the world? We extend our top-notch services to international customers looking for popular products. Our industry leading service is just an email away from starting a successful business relationship.
- Consolidation of order from other vendors
- Expiration date verification
- Loading containers for transit
- International shipping documentation preparation
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MEET THE HOT SHOTS CREW
Lauren Heald
President
Matthew Heald
Vice President
Matt has been working in distribution at Hot Shots since 2002. He has served on all levels of the company including warehousing, private label, Project management, Product development, and brand acquisitions.
Vic Clinco
General Manager
Vic has been in the industry since 1998 as both an enthusiast and collector. He is currently the worlds larges collector of Hot Sauces. He has extensive management experience which he brought to Hot Shots in 2018.
Hilary Branson
Social Media & Marketing
Hilary started with Hot Shots in 2020 to improve the branding and social presence of our acquired brands. She currently manages 15 social media accounts and our company email list. Click here to learn more.
Joyce Gomez
Purchasing Manager
Joyce has been with Hot Shots since 2015. She is an expert in customer service and inventory management. Joyce has a high tolerance for heat and she samples each product for consideration in our catalog.
Wendy Clinco
Customer Success
Wendy joined CaJohns alongside Vic in 2002 as a hot sauce expert and tradeshow salesman. She currently serves as the customer service director where she turning your problems into successful opportunities.
Indy
Fire Dog
Indy has been with hot shots since he was 9 months old. He is a rescued Dalmatian with liver (brown) spots. He is the pride of the company and he brings his big smile to share with everyone at the office!
CELEBRITY COLLABORATIONS
Create a unique fan experience at the dinner table
We work with some of the worlds greatest celebrities to bring out their passions for flavor and fire. To accomplish this, we pair our partners with a selection from our vast collection of sauces. The true challenge is to match the the personality and flair of our partners with a sauce to create a unique fan experience. The celebrity's management team is then responsible for doing what they do best - promotion and marketing the sauce and engaging with the fans to encourage re-orders.
