
Three Little Pigs (Chris Marks)
Kansas City, Missiouri
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.
Marks boasts an impressive competitive record, having secured over 50 national barbecue championships and more than 600 individual awards. Notably, he is an eight-time Grand Champion of the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the most in the event's history, and has also triumphed at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue.
Beyond competitions, Chris serves as the Chief BBQ Expert (CBBQE) at Three Little Pigs, where he collaborates with specialty dealers across the U.S. to develop premier BBQ destinations.He is also dedicated to mentoring aspiring pitmasters and offers BBQ classes to share his expertise. Chris has taught over 560 BBQ classes throughout the world, including USA, Australia, Canada, and Mexico.
Marks has been featured on the Food Channel's "Taste of America" and the Travel Channel's "BBQ Battle," among other media appearances, further cementing his status in the barbecue community.
His product line, Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs & Sauces, includes award-winning rubs like the Kansas City Sweet BBQ Rub and the Touch of Cherry BBQ Rub, as well as the Competition BBQ Sauce, all of which have been instrumental in his competition successes.

Accolades
•American Royal World Series of Barbecue: Marks holds the record with eight BBQ GrandChampionships, the most in the event's history. Including three-time side dish Grand Champion and over 14 category 1st place awards.
•Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue: He has secured the Grand Championship title at this prestigious competition.
•National Competitions: Over his career, Marks has amassed more than 50 national BBQ championships and over 600 individual awards.