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Real Live Coal Cooking Since 2012

From Competition Trails to Your Table

Our journey began in 2012 as a dedicated competition team. We spent years perfecting a unique way to cook BBQ that stands out from the rest. In 2017, we opened our first spot in Branson, followed by Nixa in 2020. We brought our award-winning methods to these neighborhoods to share our passion for great food. Our team has won many trophies across the country, and now we bring that same championship quality to your plate every day.

We do not follow the usual rules of slow-cooked BBQ. Instead, we use a revolutionary "hot and fast" style. We cook our meats over live wood coals inside 55-gallon steel barrels. This direct heat creates a bold, smoky profile that cannot be copied or faked. By using this special technique, we get our food ready in much less time than other places. This method ensures every guest gets a meal that is fresh, fast, and full of natural character.

Quality Ingredients for Every Guest

Quality Ingredients for Every Guest

The secret to our success is simple: we never settle for average. We use high-quality Snake River Farms brisket and Double R Ranch burgers for the best results. Every piece of meat is finished competition-style to ensure it meets our high standards. We believe in being honest with our cooking and our community. Whether you visit us for a family dinner or a quick lunch, you can trust that you are eating the very best BBQ we can possibly make.

50+ Grand Championships & counting...Be the Judge!

  • 2014

    2014

    Sam’s Club National Tour

    Reserve Grand Champion

  • 2018

    2018

    KCBS Team of the Year

    World Champion

  • 2018

    2018

    King of the Smoker

    Grand Champion

  • 2018

    2018

    Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational

    Pork Champion

  • 2019

    2019

    American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational

    Reserve Grand Champion

  • 2020

    2020

    KCBS Team of the Year

    World Champion