Damon and Lu Holter

Damon and Lu Holter, the founders of Croix Valley Foods, are celebrated champions in the world of American BBQ and competitive foodsport, bringing their expertise to the global stage. Damon, a seasoned pitmaster and 4-time World Champion competitor, alongside Lu, a live-fire master with numerous appearances on the Food Network showcasing her unique flavors, have […]

Nawaf Refai

The love of American slow and low was reborn into what we now know as the low and slow, hot and fast… this is where it’s at. 2 Smokin’ Arabs started initially as a pop up in market stalls and now it has grown into the food truck that locals have come to love and […]

Darkside of the Grill

Mel Chmilar Jr better known as DARKSIDE OF THE GRILL is an award winning Pitmaster/pit builder, Tv personality and Boneified Canadian that grills up in the great white North!  Seen in countless magazine articles, tv programs and everywhere Online this BBQ Personality is best know for his live appearances at events across North America! From […]

Adriano Andrade

My journeys have led me to some of the coolest places in the world. BBQ competitions and festivals in South America, America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand gave me the chance to try out many different cultural delights. Though each one was delicious in its way, I couldn’t help but think that the world was […]

Jared Macdonald

Jared Macdonald has barbecued close to 30 tonnes or ribs, butts, wings and briskets.  His passion for bbq was ignited in South Carolina several years ago and has been increasing in intensity ever since.  Jared is one of the founding partners of Octopit NZ Ltd – the BBQ manufacturing company that came out of nowhere […]