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Meet Charles Dabbs, the pitmaster behind 1776 BBQ, driven by faith, family, and flavor. Inspired by his late grandfather, "Big Jim" Thrasher, Charles has been lighting up the BBQ world since 2016, with 2024 marking a key year in his journey. Known for his welcoming nature, he and his wife take their passion on the road with a food truck featuring their famous brisket grilled cheese. When not at the smoker, he enjoys fishing and pool, but his heart belongs to BBQ. Visit 1776 BBQ and “Tell’em CJ sent ya!”—where every meal is a celebration of great food and company.

Notable Accomplishments; 2024 GrillGrate Grill Master Champion, 2024 Bama Q Points Champion, 2024 12th Overall SCA Points US, 2022 Shed Showdown winner Pork, Co Capt MIM Ribs 1st, 2nd, 3rd

DC-based craft barbecue pop-up. Everything began with a Weber kettle and a curiosity for smoking, now serving small-batch BBQ across Washington D.C.

716 South BBQ and Steak Team, based in Middle Tennessee, was founded in 2021 by Steve Noble, his wife Catherine, and her father Larry Alford. They compete in food sport events, including SCA, World Food Championships, KCBS, and PCA. Steve, focused on steak, finished 2nd in the 2024 SCA Steak Points Chase and will compete in his first WFC in 2025. Catherine, a top ancillary cook, won the SCA Ancillary Points Chase in 2023 and 2024 and will debut at WFC in 2025. Larry, a retired Marine, placed 8th in the 2024 SCA Steak Points Chase and is a two-time SCA Steak World Championship finalist.

Hailing from the BBQ Capital of the world, Kansas City, MO, Craig behind Aces Wild BBQ has been an avid Pit Master and Grill Master since 2001. Some of his notable achievements include being 2022 SCA Ancillary Points Champion, ranking in the Top 15 for Steak Points in 2022, and winning the Culinary Fight Club Champion titles in 2019 and 2020. Craig was featured on CHOPPED Grill Masters in 2019 and he is a two-time Jack Daniels Tailgate Grill Champion. Craig’s passion lies in spreading the love of grilling and BBQing throughout life's journey.

Ain't it the Life is a passionate group of a family of friends united by their love for barbecue and the thrill of competition. Led by the dynamic duo Brandon and Michelle O'Guin, this team brings heart, skill, and determination to every event. Competing in a wide range of Food Sport arenas, they are known for their relentless pursuit of perfection every time they fire up the grill. From tender briskets to mouthwatering ribs, Ain't it the Life serves up not just food but a testament to teamwork, dedication, and a shared love for the craft.

Travis Barr is pitmaster of All Up In My Grill BBQ -  a family BBQ team, based in Las Vegas, NV. He fell in love with competitive BBQ in 2017 while participating in the Nevada BBQ Association’s Spring Training event. He’s been active in the Nevada BBQ community ever since, now entering his 2nd term as NVBBQA President. In addition, Travis is one of the head cooks at John Mull’s Road Kill Grill. He loves cooking over fire for any reason, especially with a cold beer and B&B Charcoal. 

Rob Fleming is the passionate pitmaster behind Bama BBQ Supply. Since 2012, he's been competing in prestigious barbecue events in SCA, KCBS and BCA, showcasing his grilling expertise. Rob's skills and friendly nature have earned him respect in the BBQ community.

Beyond competitions, Rob is all about sharing his love for barbecue.  You can find him teaching classes at BBQ Hill and he's always ready to offer tips or swap stories with fellow enthusiasts. When not cooking, he enjoys relaxing with friends and family.

If you spot Rob at an event, don't hesitate to say hello! His warm personality and grilling wisdom make him a true barbecue ambassador, bringing people together one perfectly smoked brisket at a time.

Hi I'm Melvin Graham. A pitmaster with Bama-Q and BBQ HILL. I served in the Marine Corps and enjoyed serving my country. 

I started barbecuing at an early age for friends and relatives. I developed a love for grilling from watching my uncles cook when we all gathered together for family events. I also love fishing and motorcycle racing. I'm also big into electronics of all types. 

I enjoy barbecuing because it brings people together of all types from all places. Barbecuing is truly universal. I am so proud and excited to be a part of Team B&B! The comradery is unmatched!.

I am Big John Bowman, head pitmaster of Big John’s BBQ Company. My barbecue journey began in 2009 in Kansas City, when my wife Kim worked with the marketing agency for the American Royal BBQ. Through her, I attended as a VIP, met top competitors, and tasted some of the best BBQ in the country—an experience that instantly hooked me.

Soon after, I bought a basic offset smoker and immersed myself in learning the craft. What started as cooking for friends and church gatherings grew into catering events and weddings after we moved back to Las Vegas.

In 2015, I launched Big John’s Competition BBQ Team. Highlights include 1st place brisket at the 2024 Golden State Battle, Grand Champion at the 2025 BBQ Jackpot in Las Vegas, and 1st place ribs and Grand Champion at the Best Dam BBQ Challenge in Boulder City.

BBQ is a family effort, with my wife Kim, my parents Rocky and Sandy, and my brother Doug all part of the team.

Boars Night BBQ, out of Olive Branch, MS have been in the competition game since 2006.  They have racked up hundreds of awards including an SCA World Championship, a 4 time Pigapalooza whole hog champion, 6 time Team of the Year in the Memphis BBQ Network, over 100 first place calls, dozens of Grand Championships , and the Life Time Achievement award given by the NBBQA! (National BBQ Association) 

BNO is also the longest running Team B&B sponsored team!  

Hi my name is Brad Olenick, I am the pitmaster of the competition BBQ team Burnin' Money out of Katy, TX. I have been in and around the BBQ competition world since the early 90's. I have been using B&B products with my family ever since I was a young man. I have won numerous awards throughout my years of cooking. I enjoy BBQ and the family I have met and made along my journey. 

Cajun Blaze Competition BBQ, based in Gonzales, Louisiana, is led by head cook Adam Gautreau and has been a respected force in competitive barbecue since its founding in 2012. The team has competed in over 200 sanctioned contests, earning 49 Grand Championships.

Known for its bold, flavor-forward style, Cajun Blaze blends traditional competition techniques with strong Cajun influence, focusing on cooking by taste rather than strict recipes.

Their accomplishments include a Rib Championship at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ Cook-Off, a win at Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown, and making history as the first team to win a KCBS double contest in Tupelo, Mississippi. They have also competed six times at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational, with a best finish of 4th overall, and earned a Perfect 180 score in pork at their first KCBS event.

Cajun Blaze continues to set a high standard for excellence, consistency, and passion in competition barbecue.

USAF veteran approaching 20 years of service. South Texas born and raised, husband of 15 years, father of two. BBQ, fitness, golf, family beach days, and creating great food content fuel my passion. 🔥🍖

Daddy and Me BBQ has been cooking competitively in PNWBA, KCBS and SCA events in the Pacific Northwest and across the country since 2010.  

What started as a father-daughter cooking team is now a dad and his twin boys.  This is our fourth year on Team B&B Charcoal, and we are thrilled to continue to represent the best charcoal out there!  The family of cooks on this team really suits our style.  The B&B fire sure does run in the family! 

Deviant Smoke Competition Cooking Team was started in 2020 by Pit Master Scott Boyers and his partner Danielle Corson.  Together, along with their 2 miniature dash hounds, they cook in KCBS Backyard and SCA..  Using Scotts own seasonings for the meats and Danielle's amazing creativity for the ancillaries, they travel the 256 circuit cooking up to 20 events per year.

My love for BBQ started in my backyard, grilling alongside my granddad when I was just 15. That same year, I began working in a kitchen, learning a wide range of culinary skills that soon had me cooking for family and friends. In 2016, I stepped into the world of competition cooking and met some truly incredible cooks along the way. The BBQ family is like no other, and I’m proud to be joining Team B&B Charcoal for 2026 while representing Fort Worth, TX

Hello we are Scotty and Anna Bryce with East Texas Smokers from Timpson TX. We are a husband and wife barbecue competition team that loves to have fun traveling and competing in all different barbecue competitions. Our son Cruz also travels and competes with us. We have won numerous Grand Champions and several top 10 overalls. We was 1 of 5 teams in the World to auto win our way into the Jack Daniels World Invitational by winning 7 State championship.  

To produce award winning food you need a good reliable fire source and that's why we as a family have always use B&B products. 

I am Ashley Henson with Faith & Fires Cooking Crew, Co Founder of Faith & Fires Ministry along with Team B&B Member Mark Lambert, We travel the country to share our faith and encourage others to share their Faith in Jesus Christ where they are, as we host Cooks Church  at cooking competitions.  We also host a weekly video podcast called Old School with Mark & Ashley.  I have been cooking competition bbq since 2009 competing in Memphis in May, multiple MBN and KCBS contests most recently SCA for the last 5 years and Rib Cookoff Association in its first year.  GOD has blessed me with these opportunities to see some amazing places and experiences and meet some awesome people, I now call my BBQ Family!  Love GOD & Love People! If you need something or just wanna talk about JESUS and BBQ, come see me!

Matt, better known as “Grumpy,” is the creator of Grumpy’s Great Outdoors BBQ on YouTube. A Virginia farm resident with over 30 years of outdoor cooking experience, he’s raised two kids, spoils three grandkids, and lives among cattle, chickens, and the occasional hog. His channel focuses on no‑nonsense outdoor cooking—helping everyday folks fire up charcoal and wood, cook with confidence, and get back outside. As he likes to say, he’ll meet you at the smoker.

Hog Addiction – 2025 Hogs for the Cause Grand Champion – is one of the most blessed and accomplished teams in the country when it comes to whole hog and pork BBQ. Our proudest honors include:

1st Place Whole Hog – Memphis in May 2019

9th in the World – Memphis in May 2023

1st Place Whole Hog – Smoke Slam 2024

SCA Rib World Champions – 2023

Back-to-Back Grand Champions – Hogs for the Cause 2022 & 2023

Grand Champion – Delta BBQ Brawl and Oktoberfest, both in one weekend – 2023

Back-to-Back Mississippi State Champions – 2023 & 2024

First team ever to Grand all five Delta BBQ Brawl events

11 Grand Championships in a row – out of 13 contests, a National Record!

And that’s just the beginning. We’re fueled by a love for great BBQ, a passion for competition, and the incredible support of our community and BBQ family.

A bbq and steak competition team born out of a tribute to their late father, Holt Brothers BBQ competes in the southeast and mid-atlantic US in KCBS and SCA. Brothers Justin and Patrick Holt alongside their sons Max and Hollis roll out many times each year to push out turn in boxes of award winning entries cooked exclusively over B&B products. 

Our BBQ journey began in 2009 when my sons and I entered a backyard competition in Columbus, MS. What started as a hobby grew into competing on the KCBS circuit, leading to multiple grand championships and invitations to the American Royal and Jack Daniels World Championship. In 2017, I tried my first SCA steak contest and was hooked. Since then, my wife Melissa, our sons, and extended family have competed regularly. We’ve earned 30+ first-place steak wins and countless top-10 finishes. In 2024, Melissa placed 9th in the SCA World Championship. In 2025, we’ll compete in SCA, MBN, and Smokeslam events.

Hi my name is Kaiden Blake I'm a 16 year old bbq chef I travel and compete around the world I started cooking because I can't play sports anymore and it's opened a wonder of new doors you can find me on instagram and facebook @kbsoutdoorkitchen and on tiktok @foodoverhate can't wait to see where this year takes me!!!

Kyle Guinn is a Texas-based entrepreneur, creative builder, and community-driven business owner known for bringing people together through food and hospitality. Since launching Texas Made Supply Company in 2019, he has focused on building brands rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and Texas culture.

In 2022, Kyle launched Lace Burgers, a live-fire Wagyu smash burger concept that quickly gained a loyal following across Central Texas. Known for cooking over open flame with premium ingredients and no shortcuts, Lace Burgers has earned recognition as one of the top burgers in Georgetown and Austin, including a second-place finish among top Texas burger spots.

Outside of business, Kyle is a proud husband and father of three who values family, creativity, and community. Whether behind the grill or developing new concepts, he brings passion and intention to everything he does, with a simple mission: serve people well and create meaningful experiences.

I’m a 3rd generation competition cook. My grandpa Arnold Couch “Cuz” started the first team, “Shake Rag Hawg Cookers” and my dad Gene started his team “Mean Gene” in 1989. Both won more awards than I could count. I was 17 in my first competition when I cooked a whole goat, winning the contest.  

Since then I've been competing with the help of my wife Tia and our son Paxton.  This is a family tradition and we love to compete with each other and against each other. That’s what it’s all about keeping Family Traditions alive and having fun.  

Team Meatfreakz was founded in 2022 by Lawrence Blaylock and CR Little in Mississippi. The team consists of Lawrence Blaylock, CR Little, and Michael Hare. The award-winning team includes our Meatfreakz Junior members participating in Kids' Cooks.  Team Meatfreakz branched off into the world of competitive cooking on Jan 29, 2022, and to this day, we are fascinated by the BBQ community and all that it offers. We are a competitive cooking and catering team based in central Mississippi. Lawrence's passion for BBQ started several years ago when he opened his first restaurant. The passion ignited as a backyard hobby that went crazy during the pandemic. Meatfreakz now has a following of over 40,000 and is growing. We are thankful for the opportunity to cook and participate in the BBQ and cooking community.

Mr BBQ is Rich Howard and Matt Guthrie bringing championship BBQ, smoke, fire, and flavor to every cook. From backyard grilling to competition stages, we live for great BBQ and good times.

Peak City Smoke is built on one belief: great barbecue doesn’t come from shortcuts — it comes from fire, patience, and doing it the hard way. Based in Apex, NC, we’re all about outdoor cooking, backyard smoke, real flavor, and teaching everyday pitmasters how to level up their cooks with simple, proven techniques. From low-and-slow brisket to weeknight chicken wings, Peak City Smoke is where family, flavor, and hard work come together. This isn’t trendy BBQ. It’s grit and hard work. 🔥 Cheers

Steve and Jen live in Stillwater, MN and have participated in food sport events for the past 12 years. From winning local rib contests to a 1st place call at the Jack Daniel's World Championship, Phoenix BBQ is continually rising from the ashes. They proudly use B&B charcoal, wood and rubs for all their outdoor cooking adventures.

Brent Little (@engineerofque) is an engineer by trade but has a passion for BBQ.  In 2013 he joined one of the oldest Memphis in May (MIM) teams - Pig Diamond BBQ.  In 2018, Brent and his family moved to Brazil where he showcased Memphis flavors at events in Brazil.  Since 2019 a few of his close Brazil Pitmaster friends have joined him each year for MIM.   In 2020, they moved back to Memphis where he first started using B&B. He has many top 10s and a few 1st place awards as well.  He enjoys spending time with family, coaching his kids sports, BBQ, and creating unique recipes using B&B products

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Mike Steele is the pitmaster of the nationally recognized BBQ team Pigs & Cow Gone Wild. Competing since 2013, he has built one of the most respected resumes in competition barbecue, with over 45 Grand and Reserve Grand Championships and more than 200 Top 10 finishes. He is also a five-time Louisiana State Points Champion and finished 9th overall at his first Jack Daniel’s Invitational.

Beyond competition, Mike is the founder of BBQ Champs Academy, the world’s first online BBQ cooking school taught by champion pitmasters. Through it, he has helped thousands of cooks improve their craft.

He also hosts a weekly BBQ Champs Academy podcast, featuring pitmasters from across the country. In 2023, Mike was featured on Food Network’s BBQ USA, where he finished as Reserve Grand Champion.

After working in the medical field for 18 years, Joe finally decided to chase his passion and cook for a living. Whether it’s private catering, pop-ups at breweries or on his new 18 foot BBQ trailer, Joe is on the move with B&B by his side.

I’m Russ Allen of the REDBONES BBQ Competition Team. I started competing in 2018, quickly caught the bug, and haven’t looked back. In 2020, I was named KCBS Backyard World Champion in chicken and finished 8th in ribs.

I’ve qualified for and competed in the World Food Championships for five consecutive years in both steak and BBQ, and have also qualified multiple times for the SCA World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Since 2019, I’ve been part of the Bama-Q TV Pro Staff.

With multiple Grand and Reserve Grand ChampionshipsThe love and passion I have for this crazy hobby has allowed me to travel to places I thought I would never go and to all ends of the country. From Chicago and Kansas to Florida and Texas, from Las Vegas to Virginia. I love this food sport and love the friends I've made along the way that are now FAMILY!!!  

Lee T. Hickel, Pitmaster of Redmule's BBQ from Sinton, TX has been competing in BBQ Competitions since 2017. 

• 2019 (IBCA) International Barbecue Cookers Association Cook of the year. 
• 2019 5th overall at WFC in Dallas, TX in BBQ Division 
• 2020 (IBCA) International Barbecue Cookers Association Runner up. 
• 2021 (KCBS) Kansas City BBQ Society top 15 overall 
• 2023 World Foods Live Fire World Champion. 

Teach online BBQ Classes at #bbqchampsacademy

I'm Brett Childs, the pitmaster behind Smoke Ring and Bark, a competition BBQ and steak team. 

I've been cooking since I was a kid, with my dad being the biggest inspiration as he grilled in our backyard. After competing in a local BBQ contest, I got hooked on competition cooking and now mostly compete in SCA, KCBS, and MSG events. 

While I love the cook, it's the people that keep me coming back. I try to never meet a stranger and if you see me at a competition come by and say hey!

My name is Rylee Wright, also known as Steak Princess BBQ. I am the creator of Steak Princess BBQ Rubs. I am currently 18 years old. I am a Senior in High School in GA. I am also dual enrolled and attending Point University for two college classes. I love to grill, cook and create new recipes. I also play flag football at my high school. I currently compete in KCBS Backyard and SCA. I won the 1st Annual World Jr. Championship at SmokeSlam In May of 2024. I won my first two KCBS Grand Championships in 2024 at Sip and Swine in GA and Poose Q in AL. 

James is from Arabi, LA, a small town near New Orleans. While Louisiana isn't known for bbq, James has taken BBQ to the world stage with a remarkable resume: World Champion, Top 3 in the world for three years, National Champion, top 10 in all three major BBQ world championships, 33 Grand Championships (3 at Hogs for the Cause), 150+ top 10 finishes, appearances on Food Network's BBQ Brawl, local and national media. He also has his own line of award-winning bbq rubs, called Stockyard Landing. Despite it all, his biggest pride is his son, Carter. Reach out to James for bbq tips. He's always happy to help!

Tim and Sandy Brown of Stress Relief BBQ,(Rockford, Illinois USA) are all-in competitors on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit, racking up a combined 95 wins, over 600 top-10 walks and three SCA USA Championships from 2019 to present. They attribute their success to their passion for cooking and forging friendships on the SCA circuit, which has taken them to 24 states and as far away as Australia and New Zealand. On the rare weekends when they’re not competing, you’ll usually find Tim and Sandy teaching steak-cooking classes and sharing their wisdom and experience with others.

Morgan Cheek is pitmaster of the Sweet Cheeks Pit BBQ team.  They started cooking in 2010 and have won multiple grand championships in the KCBS backyard They started SCA in 2020  and participated in the Worlds in 2022 & 2023.

Holly and Steven make up the Thacker Mountain BBQ team. Their love of open fire cooking started because Holly thought Steven needed a hobby to get his mind off his day job. They primarily compete on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit, but dabble occasionally with barbecue contests where they are team members on MBN and KCBS teams. 

Shawn Niles, known as The Fat Pastor, is a Yakima, Washington–based private chef and food sports leader with roots in MasterChef, international kitchens, and live-fire cooking. After Gordon Ramsay told him he was “born to cook,” Shawn trained in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, including time with Chef Massimo Bottura.

He is the founder of Bite Club, the nation’s first legal underground dining club, and Urban Kitchen, a free culinary program for underserved youth.

A decorated competitor, Shawn earned a perfect 100 in Live Fire at the World Food Championships and now serves as a judge, host, and event creator—continuing to push the boundaries of open-fire cooking.

I’m Travis Patterson, the founder of The Grill Hustle. My journey with fire and smoke started back in 2017, and what a ride it’s been. From the early days of backyard experiments to the incredible honor of "walking the stage" at Memphis in May, I’ve been fortunate enough to take home awards across the KCBS, SCA, and BCA circuits. Whether I’m competing for a trophy or leading a cooking class, my favorite part of the hustle is seeing friends and family gather around the grill.

I'm Dwain, a small town family man with a passion for cooking for small groups of friends and family. Together with my best friend we began our journey in 2022 in the competition barbecue scene as a way to give back to our community with donations and fundraising support. B&B charcoal products have proven to be a major contributor to our success.

Nathan and Miriam Benson are the members of Uncle Jesse's BBQ. They love competition, but they also love sharing their passion with others. They share their passions through feeding people and showing them how to improve their own skills. They love their BBQ and steak family. Although they specialize in the SCA, they enjoy competing in other organizations as well. When you see them at competitions or at other events, say hello!

Brandon Williams, aka Weber Ninja, is from Sulphur Springs, TX and lives by his mission of spreading happiness with grilling. As an avid steak cookoff competitor, he won 1st place in his group of 50 during the preliminary round of the 2024 SCA World Championship, ultimately finishing 13th in the world out of 400 teams. He's also won 1st place at seven other events. When he's not on the competition trail, he enjoys featuring his favorite grills, accessories, and foods on his social channels. 

My name is Derrick Walz owner/operator of @walzoffire and team member of West Coast BBQ Shop Competition team based out of San Diego, Ca. 

As a certified KCBS Judge/Table Captain, Pitmaster for Cali BBQ Media and involved in organizing backyard and Master Series Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) BBQ competitions in Southern California; I was invited to join the BBQ competition trail in 2022 with the aim of achieving rookie of the year for California BBQ Association (CBBQA). During this journey, we managed to secure the rookie of the year title, as well as 5 Grand/Reserve Grand Championships and sponsorship from Big Green Egg. 

Along with B&B Charcoal, I’m looking to spread the culture of the BBQ community. 

I’ve always believed that BBQ is about more than just meat and smoke; it’s the ultimate way to bring people together. My journey into the "crazy world" of competition BBQ started in 2019, thanks to a few friends who dragged me into the pits. Since then, I’ve had the absolute honor of sharing the fire with some of the best in the business—collecting a fair share of trophies and even more hard-earned lessons along the way.

​When I’m not chasing a call at a competition, my heart is with the H.E.R.O. EXPERIENCE, where I help lead therapeutic cooking classes for veterans and veteran-focused non-profits. Whether I’m teaching a class or competing for a grand championship, I’m fueled by B&B Charcoal to ensure every cook is consistent and every plate tells a story.

Wright on Q is a nationally recognized competition BBQ team led by Karen and Russell Wright. Karen Wright is the reigning 2025 Steak Cookoff Association World Champion, and together, the Wrights have been lighting up grills since the early 2000s.

Traveling the country, they compete in both BBQ and steak competitions across a variety of prestigious organizations, earning accolades and respect wherever they go. Their passion for the craft runs deep—and it’s a family affair. Their daughter, known in the circuit as Steak Princess BBQ, proudly carries on the family legacy.

Whether it’s firing up a smoker or searing the perfect steak, Wright on Q brings heart, skill, and family spirit to every cookoff.

Born in Vietnam and arriving in Houston, Texas, in 1975, Phong started BBQ'ing with his family in the backyard. He joined a cooking team in 1990 and has won ribs and Grand Champion in Houston twice. He started their own team, Xtreme Texas Cookers, in 1999. In 2000, he won 1st place brisket in Houston and the World Champion Brisket at HLSR. From 2000 to 2017, he has achieved numerous awards, including 1st runner-up brisket and 1st place brisket titles, making his team one of the most winning teams at HLSR cook-off to date. Phong's love and passion for cooking and smoking BBQ bring friendship and family together throughout the world.