Great White Smoke: BBQ That Feeds the Soul

Welcome to Great White Smoke, where championship barbecue meets heart and purpose. Since 2013, we’ve been serving up award-winning barbecue while staying true to our roots: family, community, and the belief that food can change lives.

From our humble beginnings in Bloomington, Indiana, we’ve turned passion into perfection, growing into one of the most celebrated names in BBQ. But we’re more than just pitmasters—we’re people who believe in giving back. Through our nonprofit initiative, Hoosiers With Hearts, we bring meals, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

Whether you’re savoring a rib that took home a trophy, experiencing our world-class catering, or helping us deliver food to a disaster zone, you’re part of something bigger with Great White Smoke.

Our Legacy of Excellence

• 🏆 5-Time Bloomington People’s Choice Award Winner – Voted the best by the community we love to serve.

• 🐖 2019 Kentuckiana BBQ Pitmasters King of the Q – The crown that started it all!

• 🔥 2020–2024 Team Royal Oak Sponsorship Winner – Trusted by the best in the business.

• 🥩 2020–2024 Prairie Fresh Pit Crew Honor Roll – Unmatched quality, every single time.

• 🚚 2021 #1 Food Truck in America Grand Champion – From Bloomington to the nation, we’ve got the best on wheels.

• 🏹 2021 Cackalacky BBQ Warrior Grand Champion – Proving our fire burns bright everywhere.

• 🍖 2023 Kentuckiana BBQ Pitmasters Team of the Year – Pork, ribs, and overall champions—because we don’t settle for less.

• 🌭 2024 American Royal Sausage World Champion – Partnering with James “BBQ” Grubbs to claim this prestigious title.

• 🎉 2023 American Royal Party of the Year World Champion – Taking home the crown for flavor, fun, and community spirit.

• 🌟 2024 World Food Championship Finalist – Finishing the season as 4th in the world, proving our fire knows no bounds.

With over 100 awards and dozens of ancillary wins, Great White Smoke isn’t just a name—it’s a promise of excellence.

Our Heart in Action: Hoosiers With Hearts

At Great White Smoke, we believe that if you have the ability, it becomes a responsibility. That’s why we founded Hoosiers With Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to disaster relief and community support.

From providing meals to tornado survivors to comforting families in crisis, Hoosiers With Hearts embodies the same care and dedication we bring to every cook. We’re not just feeding bellies—we’re feeding hope.

Through your support of Great White Smoke, you’re also helping us bring relief and resilience to those in need. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit our Hoosiers With Hearts page to see how we’re making a difference.

The Smoke That Brings Us Together

Great White Smoke is more than a BBQ business—it’s a family, a community, and a movement. Whether we’re competing on the world stage, catering your next big event, or delivering meals to those in need, we do it all with heart, fire, and faith.

When you choose Great White Smoke, you’re not just getting award-winning barbecue. You’re joining a legacy of excellence, compassion, and purpose.

Call us today, and let’s make your event—and your impact—legendary.