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Barbecue isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am. Santa Maria-style barbecue has been a tradition in my family for over five decades, and I grew up learning that great food comes from patience, quality ingredients, and mastering the fire. Live-fire cooking is in my blood, and I’ve dedicated my career to preserving that tradition while putting my own stamp on it.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a chef in multiple restaurants, sharpening my skills in the kitchen and developing a deep appreciation for creating memorable dining experiences. As an events chef, I’ve had the privilege of cooking for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, always delivering exceptional flavor, quality, and hospitality.
Five years ago, I founded my own catering company in Tennessee, where we’ve become known for bringing authentic California Central Coast barbecue traditions to the South. We are proud to be Tennessee’s only authentic Santa Maria-style barbecue catering company, offering a true live-fire experience that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.
Every event is cooked over authentic Santa Maria-style grills using traditional techniques, premium ingredients, and hardwood fire to create the distinctive flavors that have made this style of barbecue legendary.
I’m also the creator of our signature seasoning blend, Stets N Bets, a handcrafted blend developed to complement our live-fire cooking and reflect generations of family barbecue tradition.
For me, barbecue is more than food—it’s family, heritage, craftsmanship, and bringing people together. Whether I’m catering a wedding, corporate event, private dinner, or community gathering, my mission is simple: to honor five decades of family tradition while creating unforgettable meals and experiences for every guest.
Barbecue is in my blood, and every fire I light carries on a family legacy.
Barbecue isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am. Santa Maria-style barbecue has been a tradition in my family for over five decades, and I grew up learning that great food comes from patience, quality ingredients, and mastering the fire. Live-fire cooking is in my blood, and I’ve dedicated my career to preserving that tradition while putting my own stamp on it.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a chef in multiple restaurants, sharpening my skills in the kitchen and developing a deep appreciation for creating memorable dining experiences. As an events chef, I’ve had the privilege of cooking for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, always delivering exceptional flavor, quality, and hospitality.
Five years ago, I founded my own catering company in Tennessee, where we’ve become known for bringing authentic California Central Coast barbecue traditions to the South. We are proud to be Tennessee’s only authentic Santa Maria-style barbecue catering company, offering a true live-fire experience that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.
Every event is cooked over authentic Santa Maria-style grills using traditional techniques, premium ingredients, and hardwood fire to create the distinctive flavors that have made this style of barbecue legendary.
I’m also the creator of our signature seasoning blend, Stets N Bets, a handcrafted blend developed to complement our live-fire cooking and reflect generations of family barbecue tradition.
For me, barbecue is more than food—it’s family, heritage, craftsmanship, and bringing people together. Whether I’m catering a wedding, corporate event, private dinner, or community gathering, my mission is simple: to honor five decades of family tradition while creating unforgettable meals and experiences for every guest.
Barbecue is in my blood, and every fire I light carries on a family legacy.
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Chef, Event Coordination, Pitmaster, Teaching