With over 30 years of cooking experience, Big Poppa’s passion for cooking outdoors has led him to have his hand in almost every aspect of the barbecue world.

Brad and Bre of Smoke 'N Magic's BBQ journey began in August of 2020. They immediately found a sense of family in bbq and have been hooked ever since.  Today, they strive to connect with others and bring people together through bbq.

Hailing from Kansas City, KS—the BBQ capital of the world—Richard Fergola, known to many as Fergie, is a seasoned pitmaster, competition champion, and barbecue educator. Like many, Richard’s BBQ journey began in his backyard, but in 2012, Fergolicious BBQ was born, setting him on a path to become one of the most recognized names in competitive barbecue.

CR Head has been in the BBQ business since the day he was born and is currently the 3rd generation to lead the family business: Head Country BBQ

It all started in 2006 as a bunch of friends hanging around the fire pit drinking beers and cooking meat.

The heart of Plowboys BBQ is competition-style BBQ.

Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine O’ Mine is a 6-time BBQ World Champion and advocate for Operation BBQ Relief.

Aaron Lesley born in Midland Tx and raised right in the middle of the Oilfields of WestTexas. Aaron has always had a love for cooking and the culinary arts, learning the art of bbq and grilling from his Papaw and the love of comfort foods from his granny

Chris Marks is a renowned pitmaster and the driving force behind Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs & Sauces. Hailing from Kansas City, he has established himself as a leading figure in the barbecue world.

Growing up in Greenville, SC, Charlie McKenna learned very early on about the art of true Southern BBQ. Grandma Lillie made sure of it.

Bill Purvis is the pitmaster and founder of Chicken Fried BBQ, one of the most respected names in Texas competition barbecue. Known for bold flavors, precision cooking, and a relentless drive to win.

The owner of a butcher shop in his hometown of Weslaco, TX, Fred caters to his customers by offering fresh cuts of beef, pork, and chicken.

Together Doug Scheiding and his wife, Jennifer Talley, make up the Rogue Cookers Competition BBQ team based out of Texas. Doug is a BBQ World Champion winning the Grand Championship at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Sterling Smith, 2022 World Barbecue Champion, US Navy Veteran, barbecue teacher, cookbook author, and owner Pitmaster of Loot N’ Booty BBQ, has been competing on the professional barbeque circuit since 2009.

Mike, a 21 year US Air Force Veteran has used his travel experience to cultivate unique flavors which he showcases in his rubs and sauces.