Welcome to NBBQA
A place for people in the barbecue, grilling, and live fire world to connect, learn, grow, and belong.
Bringing together restaurant owners, pitmasters, caterers, product makers, and barbecue enthusiasts.
Our Mission
NBBQA brings together restaurant owners, product makers, pitmasters, caterers, event organizers, media professionals, educators, backyard cooks, industry brands, and barbecue fans who care about the future of barbecue.
Who We Serve
NBBQA serves people from all parts of the barbecue and grilling community, including:
- BBQ restaurant owners
- Food truck owners
- Caterers
- Product makers
- Sauce and rub companies
- Pitmasters
- Competition cooks
- Live fire cooks
- Backyard grillers
- Event organizers
- Media professionals
- BBQ educators
- Retailers and suppliers
- BBQ fans and enthusiasts
Whether you are building a business, growing a brand, planning an event, learning a skill, or looking for your BBQ family, NBBQA gives you a place to connect.
What We Do
NBBQA helps members through:
Networking
Education
Events
Member Resources
Special Interest Groups
Business Support
Industry Connections
Magazine Access
Partnerships
Member Discounts
BBQ Events
It is business. It is family. It is tradition. It is opportunity. It is community.
Why NBBQA Matters
Barbecue has always brought people together. But behind every plate of barbecue, there are people working hard. There are restaurant owners opening early and closing late. There are product makers trying to get their sauces, rubs, equipment, and services into the right hands. There are pitmasters teaching the next generation. There are event organizers building places for people to gather. There are brands, suppliers, writers, photographers, cooks, and fans helping keep the fire alive.
NBBQA exists to support those people.
We help connect the barbecue community so members do not have to build alone.
Our Community
NBBQA is built on relationships. Our members come from different backgrounds, different states, different businesses, and different cooking styles. But they all share a love for barbecue and a desire to see the industry grow.
Some members are just getting started. Some have been in the business for generations. Some cook for trophies. Some cook for customers. Some create products. Some teach. Some write. Some serve behind the scenes.
All of them matter.
Looking Ahead
NBBQA is focused on building a strong future for barbecue, grilling, and live fire cooking. That future includes:
businesses
We are proud of where barbecue has been, and we are excited about where it is going.
Join the NBBQA Community
Whether you are a business owner, product maker, pitmaster, caterer, event organizer, educator, supplier, media professional, backyard cook, or BBQ enthusiast, there is a place for you in NBBQA.
Come connect with people who understand the work, the passion, and the fire behind barbecue.