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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

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.

Matt Ouverson is on the Ace’s Wild BBQ team and has been cooking competitively for 26 years in BBQ, steak, world food competitions, state fairs, and world championships. He is a three-time world champion, winning titles such as the 2019 SCA, 2022 MIM turkey, 2023 MIM beef, and 2024 Iowa State lamb champion, in addition to being the overall Grand Champion. Matt achieved the first-ever perfect score in SCA history and was crowned grand champion at the first $10,000 cage match in St. Louis. He has secured hundreds of top ten finishes over his career. Matt loves the competition and the friends made along the way. He enjoys learning from others and their approaches to different dishes. His flavor always starts with his fuel, B&B Charcoal, a clean-burning fuel. Happy cooking and hope to meet on the trail!

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!.

Eric, the creator behind BEARDEDBEASTBBQ, started his BBQ adventure in 2017 as a hobby and it quickly became so much more. Since then, he has been barbequing for his family and catering business. Making the classics like ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and serving up some gameday specialties like his smoked buffalo chicken dip and smoked cream cheese. A newcomer to the competition world, he is excited to hit the ground running in 2025 with Team B&B!

Boars Night BBQ 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. 

Daddy and Me BBQ is a family-oriented competition team churning out "good barbecue" and "great memories" since 2010.  What started as a father-daughter cook team has grown to include all family members over the years.  True BBQ family

These days we typically have a proud mama and papa along with several young boys at KCBS, PNWBA and SCA contests in and around the Pacific Northwest.  Having been soaking up bbq like little sponges, in 2025, the youngest members of our team are looking to increase their participation, and collect some hardware of their own.

This will be third year representing B&B Charcoal, and are honored to be part of such a strong group of teams and individuals. 

I'm a native of Southern Maryland and BBQ is a big passion of mine! I got my start in BBQ from watching BBQ pitmasters and it has since been a big stress reliever for me. I am very fortunate to have been able to work with many big-name Pitmasters. Since getting into the BBQ world, I have been given the opportunity to travel to many BBQ events around the country. I have also met many great people who have became my BBQ 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.

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!

Meet Travis, the grill master behind Flaps 20 and creator of the legendary "Moo Magic"! A military veteran turned BBQ enthusiast ignited his passion for grilling in 2017, and he's been firing up taste buds ever since.

Travis isn't just about searing steaks; he's all about sizzling competition too! When he's not perfecting his craft or competing in BBQ showdowns, you'll find him surrounded by his two favorite things: family and friends.

From serving his country to serving up mouthwatering dishes, Travis brings the same dedication and fire to everything he does. Travis isn't just cooking food; he's creating backyard experiences that'll have you coming back for seconds! 

Hog Addiction is one the most blessed team in the Country when it comes to Whole Hog and pork in General ! 

1st place whole hog in Memphis in may 2019 -9th place in the world in Memphis 2023 

1 Place Whole hog Smoke slam 2024, 

SCA Rib World champions 2023

Back to Back 2022-2023 Grand Champions at Hogs for the cause, Grand Champion at the Delta BBQ Brawl Championship and October fest at the same weekend, 2023 , 2024 Back to-Back Mississippi State Champs 

Fist team  to ever Grand all 5 Delta bbq brawl events 

11Grand Championships in a row out of 13 contests , National Record! and many many more Grand championships 

We love our community and our 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!!!

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.

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.   

Brant Williams has served as the head pitmaster for the highly decorated Piggin' Whiskey BBQ team since 2015. Under his leadership, the team has achieved numerous Grand Champion titles, and consistently ranks among the top teams globally, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication to the craft of competitive barbecue.

I'm Mike Steele, Pitmaster of the Pigs & Cows Gone Wild competition BBQ team out of Shreveport, La. I am a 5 time IBCA Louisiana Points Champion and the founder of BBQ Champs Academy. I was recently featured on the Food Networks hit TV show, BBQ USA hosted by Iron Chef Michael Symon. I also do a weekly podcast that can be viewed on BBQ Champs Academy Facebook page. I love competing at BBQ competitions and hope to see you on the comp trail. 

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 REDBONES BBQ Competition team. I started this competition journey in 2018, caught this very addictive bug, and have never looked back. I was the 2020 KCBS Backyard World Champion in chicken. Finish 8th in ribs. I have qualified and cooked in the World Food Championships the past 5 years in a row in steak and bbq. Also have qualified for the SCA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Fort Worth TX multiple times. I have been on the Bama-Q TV Pro Staff since 2019. I have won multiple Grand Championships and Reserve Grand Championships. The 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

Ace first experienced bonfires and the love of barbecue while visiting family on Central Texas ranches. The smell and crackling sound of mesquite, along with uncles telling stories around the fire, sparked his enduring interest. Though competition BBQ is fast-paced today, it's the appreciation of the old ways that shaped him. Ace hesitates to call himself a "Pitmaster" because he hasn't yet reached the level his uncles have, but he aspires to get there someday. Being a B&B Teammate for five years is one of his greatest honors. Ace believes in the product, which has brought success on the competition trail and even greater happiness seeing family and friends' smiles after a long cook. Stay blessed, and keep your fires lit.

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. 

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. 

A fierce competitor in live fire cooking, Brytt Bojczak blends her Italian-American roots with bold, rebellious flavors. A home cook competing in SCA and the 2023 Barbecue Country winner, she's ranked among the top live fire cooks worldwide. From earning 2nd in the Fire Woman Challenge to placing 5th at World Food Championships, Brytt dominates both the grill and everyday meals. On her YouTube show, Weeknight Dinner Warrior, she inspires home cooks to break the rules with fire and flavor.

Wright on Q is a competition bbq team made up Karen and Russell Wright. They have been cooking since the early 2000’s. They  compete in BBQ and Steak competitions all across the country. They have cooked in several events across many different organizations. They have also passed their love of competition cooking down to daughter Steak Princess BBQ. They enjoy competing as a family as often as they can.

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.