Pitmaster Competition Committee

The BBQ World Cup isn't just another competition — it's the ultimate stage for barbecue excellence. Guiding this journey is the Pitmaster Competition Committee, a council of legends whose names carry weight in smokehouses and championship arenas around the globe.

These masters aren't just pitmasters — they're storytellers, entrepreneurs, innovators, authors, and creators. They've built award-winning restaurants, launched nationally recognized sauces and rubs, and inspired millions through cookbooks, TV shows, and digital platforms. With decades of championships and innovation behind them, they stand as the guardians of fairness, authenticity, and excellence in the sport of barbecue — while shaping the future of the industry itself.

As the competition committee they will:

• Establish the Standard – Collaborate to design the rules that ensure the World Cup represents the highest level of competitive barbecue.
• Inspire the Future – Mentor rising talent and ensure barbecue's culture, craft, and community continue to thrive for generations.

Together, they design the structure and standards to determine what makes the best-of-the best in a world of skill, regions, taste, and BBQ specialities.

But it doesn't stop there. They won't just set the standard, they too will smoke against the best-of-the best to see if they will advance their way to the first ever $1 million dollar prize in BBQ and names the World's best Pitmaster. Smoke the Best. Win the World.