Christopher Prieto is a North Carolina pitmaster and author celebrated for bringing Carolina heritage into the modern barbecue era.
- Founder and pitmaster of Prime Barbecue in Knightdale, North Carolina
- Author of “Ultimate Book of BBQ” published with Southern Living
- Top five finish on the Food Network’s BBQ Brawl Season Two
- A second restaurant, Prime STQ, a steak and barbecue concept opening in early 2026.