Steve Sanders began doing competition barbecuing in 2001 and has proven to be a consistent winner over the last seven years. He has participated in contests from Canada to Oregon, Idaho and Montana. In Steve’s first year of competition, he won the award for “best new chef.” Steve’s 3rd year of competing he qualified and participated in the Jack Daniel’s Invitational World Championships and the Kansas City Royal Invitational. Again in 2005 he qualified and participated in the Jack Daniels Invitational.

After 4 successful years at competition and numerous requests Steve decided to share his passion for quality food with others. In 2005 Smoke A Fat One BBQ became a competition and catering business.

For the past 2 years Steve has enjoyed sharing quality barbecue at weddings, birthdays, company events and holidays. The barbecue pit provides a fun atmosphere in all settings and Steve is always willing to share information on barbecue with you and your guest. He is dedicated to providing the best quality barbecue at a reasonable price.

One of Steve’s biggest pleasures is sharing his quality barbecue at local charity events. A couple examples of this is helping serve 3500 Soldiers returning from Iraq a barbecue dinner. Working with a local Safeway store and cooking ribs to benefit breast cancer research. 2006 was the first year for this event and Steve and Pauline hope to make this an annual event.

Even with Steve’s busy schedule he will always find time to do competition barbecue to assure he is at his best.