TOP 150 MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN BARBECUE

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Charlie McKenna

Charlie McKenna is the classically trained chef turned barbecue heavyweight behind the award-winning Lillie’s Q brand.

  • Founder of Lillie’s Q, a celebrated barbecue restaurant brand with locations in Chicago, Florida, and stadiums like Wrigley Field and the United Center
  • Two-time Memphis in May Pork Shoulder Category winner
  • Creator of Lillie’s Q sauces, rubs, and kettle chips, sold in over 15,000 stores across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe
  • Guest pitmaster at SXSW, South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Meatstock

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