ABOUT SMOKED BBQ

BEN. THE FAMILY. BETTY.

ABOUT US

THE SMOKED SAGA.

Welcome to the world of SMOKED BBQ, where we believe in three things: family, flavor, and a whole lot of sass.

Our tale is a from-the-sofa-to-the-smoker journey that smells a lot like family, great tasting food and, most importantly, smoked brisket. 

Ben Hicks and Isaac Hicks on BETTY the SMOKED Smoker
Ben Hicks back in the day clear table
Ben is standing on top of BETSY, SMOKED BBQs smoker

BEN HICKS

THE MAN BEHIND THE MEAT - ben.

Once upon a lockdown, Ben, a somewhat plump estate agent, found himself furloughed and constantly tempted by his fridge. With plenty of time and a growing appetite, he transformed his kitchen into a smokehouse, much to the mixed emotions of his family. As the smoke settled, it became clear that Ben’s cooking was more than just a quarantine pastime; it was his true passion.

Tired of the corporate grind, Ben decided to trade his suit for an apron, pursuing his dream fueled by hickory smoke and meat. Thus, SMOKED BBQs was born. It wasn’t just about feeding people but bringing them pure joy – the kind of joy that comes from perfectly smoked BBQ, making you want to slap your knee and thank the heavens.

As you can see – Ben went from a ‘Big Man with a Small BBQ’ to a ‘Small Man with a Big BBQ’.

THE DREAM TEAM

CHANTAL AND THE BOYS.

Behind every great man is an even greater woman rolling her eyes, and for Ben, that’s Chantal. She’s the queen of the Smoked empire, keeping the wheels (and by wheels, we mean BETTY”, our custom-built BBQ beast) greased and the boys in line. Speaking of the boys, Ben and Chantal’s trio of mischief-makers are the official taste testers and future pitmasters in training.

Together, we are on a mission to spread the gospel of good BBQ across the South of England.

THE SMOKER

Betty: The Beast That Feeds the Feast

Meet BETTY, our pride and joy. She’s not just any BBQ grill; she’s a custom-built monument to all things meaty and marvelous.

With Ben (and a little help from the laws of thermodynamics), BETTY turns raw ingredients into the kind of meals that legends are made of. She’s part of the family and the heart of our operation.

OUR DREAM

WE WANT TO GIVE YOU THE BEST BBQ YOU WILL EVER TASTE IN YOUR LIFE.

Our dream is simple, really. We want to give the UK the best damn BBQ it’s ever tasted. We’re talking about the kind of food that makes you forget about your troubles, lick your fingers, and contemplate moving South just so you can have it every day. We’re more than just a BBQ business; we’re a family on a mission to spread happiness, one smoked brisket at a time.

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ABOUT US

Smoked was founded by Ben, a former estate agent who discovered his passion for BBQ during the lockdown. His wife Chantal and their three boys support the venture, with Chantal managing operations and the boys serving as official taste testers and future pitmasters.

The idea for Smoked was born during the lockdown when Ben, furloughed from his job, turned his kitchen into a smokehouse. What began as a hobby quickly became a calling, leading Ben to leave the corporate world and pursue his dream of creating exceptional BBQ.

Smoked believes in family, flavor, and a whole lot of sass. Their mission is to spread joy through perfectly smoked BBQ, providing food that makes people happy and brings them together.

BETTY is the custom-built BBQ grill at the heart of SMOKED BBQ’s operations. She’s a crucial part of the team, turning raw ingredients into legendary meals with the help of Ben and the principles of thermodynamics.

We aim to offer the UK the best BBQ it has ever tasted. Our focus is on creating food that makes people forget their troubles and savor the moment, embodying a commitment to quality and flavor that stands out.

Yes, SMOKED BBQs caters to events, aiming to make them memorable for all the right reasons. We promise to fill bellies and show guests what real BBQ tastes like, ensuring that your event is the talk of the town.

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Where we're from

Wiltshire (UK)

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+44 7557023025
ben@smoked-bbqs.co.uk

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