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Our story begins with Fred, a Chicago native who has always had a passion for cooking from the age of 12. His mom always ensured he knew his way around the kitchen, and he has not looked back since. Her secret rub inspired his passion for bbq.

In 2013, Fred knew he was on to something. He entered and won 1st place in the "Street Loyalty BBQ Competition" then, won 1st place again, the following year in 2014. Since then, Fred has studied under the mentorships of "James Beard Award Winning" Author & Pit Master, Kevin Bludso of Bludso’s Bar & Que, Neil Strawder of Big Mista’s Barbeque & Sammich Shop, and several other World Acclaimed Pit Bosses. He worked hard to perfect and hone his craft and his smoked meats speak for themselves.

News quickly spread of Fred’s award-winning BBQ. A special request to cater a good friend’s bridal shower, changed the course of "HIS"tory. There, he met the hostess; Nyesha, a Los Angeles native. The Hype Is Real. Whether it was love at first sight or love at first bite is still up for debate, but after working together  tasting his food, and adding her touch...the deal was sealed. 

With over 25 successful years in corporate America, they decided to take their combined Business Management, Legal, Compliance, and Entertainment experience to the streets, to give the people what they want…RIBS. In 2018, they married and launched "RIBS IN LA" with his award-winning Bar-B-Que along with her savory sides, delicious desserts & hand-crafted elixirs. I guess the saying is true… "How it begins, is how it ends." And so, their story goes. 

Since, RIBS IN LA has taken off, including winning 1st place in the TV show pilot "It’s All Good", a BBQ competition, being featured in Voyage LA Magazine's October 2020 "Hidden Gems" segment, and  highlighted 3 years in a row by EATER LA as an "Essential Barbecue Spot in Los Angeles". 

As a team, they have been invited guest chefs to  work along side World Renowned  Restaurateurs, International  Chef's, Television Sensational's,  and Netflix Superstars such as Rasheed Philips, Jet Tila, Alton Brown, Robert Irvine, Todd English, Aaron May, Rick Browne, Misty Banchero and other moguls, to name a few. 

We are certified by Los Angeles County Office of Small Business as a: WBE - Women Business Enterprise, MBE - Minority Business Enterprise, CBE - Community Business Enterprise and LSBE - Local Small Business Enterprise. As traditional and pop up caterers, RIBS IN LA not only feeds our community, but we feed and host a plethora of family, corporate, and non-disclosed celebrity meals, programs, and events. As the premier mobile BBQ popup specialists in Los Angeles County; our motto "Follow The Smoke...Smell The Flavor", lives up to its moniker with cars and people stopping to do just what it says. The hype is real. Try us out. Follow us #RibsinLA