Josh Hunt is the self-taught backyard chef behind @JoshHunt_Griddlin. He bought his first Blackstone in July of 2020, and the rest is history! He is passionate about cooking and loves the way food brings people together. He has found a great community of home chefs, chefs and foodies on social media who all have a love for making and eating great food, and sharing it with the world.

Instagram: @joshhunt_griddlin

John Bates is the chef and fire tender at InterStellar BBQ in Austin Texas. A lifelong cook and hospitality professional for 30 years, John founded InterStellar BBQ, The Noble Pig, and Noble Catering Company. John has spent his career providing meaningful food, great hospitality, and creating fun restaurant concepts. John’s food bucket list includes winning the Terlingua International Chili Championship and enjoying a beer at Oktoberfest. As a native Texan, John loves BBQ, craft beer, bourbon, hiking, camping and all things tacos.

Instagram: @interstellarbbq

www.theinterstellarbbq.com