Porker Face BBQ

We love BBQ, plain and simple.  One thing we love just as much as great BBQ is the reaction we get when people taste or low and slow, award winning 'QUE.  Our goal is to have fun, smoke some great food, and provide a great service to the people.  We are located in SW Florida, but developed our style while Pit Master Steve was living in Mid-Missouri.  We can proudly claim that we have been smoking for over 10 years, and have no intentions of stopping anytime soon.

We have only recently branded our smoke family with a name; Porker Face BBQ.  While we have spent the last 10 years 'QUEing for friends, family, fellow Paramedics and Firefighters, and small local competitions, we have now spread our wings and hit the PRO BBQ circuit and couldn't be happier.  We hope to see you at one of our competitions so you can taste for yourself.

A little about our team:

Pit Master,  FL BBQ Association Certified BBQ Judge- Steve Lupe.  Steve grew up in Ohio with a love for the taste of fire on his food.  After moving to Mid-Missouri in the 1990's and tasting smoke for the first time, it was all over.  The learning ensued and he hasn't looked back since.  Currently a Paramedic for his "day job", Steve has also BBQ'd for several EMS functions to support First Responders in his community. 

Co-Owner/Manager/Competition Box Superstar- Theresa Lupe.  Theresa grew up in Mid-Missouri surrounded by smokers and BBQ from the beginning.  Her grandfather was local BBQ legend MC Ripetto, proprietor of Rip's BBQ.  You will see Theresa at the front line of any of the BBQ competitions serving you your BBQ with a warm Missouri smile.  

Mark Lupe / Assistant Pitmaster  FL BBQ Association Certified BBQ Judge.  Being Steve's Father he been there since the beginning.  Mark taught Steve how to grill from a young age.  While Mark may let Steve do most of the cooking now he's usually around giving advice and always willing to lend his taste buds to improve the que.

Awards

Mulberry BBQ fest: 10th place Brisket

Smokin in the Swamp 2010: 8th PLACE CHICKEN

Bartow Bluegrass and BBQ fest 2010: 4th Place Over all,  4th place pork,  6th place Ribs, 9th place Brisket

Plant City Pig Jam 2010: 3rd Place Pork

Ziggy Dicks BBQ cookoff 2011: 6th place brisket, 8th  place chicken

Punta Gorda BBQ and Music fest 2011:  9th place overall,  9th place ribs, 9th place brisket, 10th place pork, 

Grillin in the Gardens  2011:  7th place RIBS

Rib Rockin Rodeo 2011:  3rd place ribs

Smokin in the Swamp 2011:  3rd place pork,  8th place ribs, 10th overall

Martin County Fair BBQ 2011: Reserve Grand Champion,  3rd place pork, 3rd place ribs, 4th place brisket, 4th place chicken

Central Florida BBQ Fest 2011 :  9th place overall, 7th place brisket, 8th place ribs,10th place pork

Ziggy Dicky BBQ Cookoff 2012: 2nd place brisket

Southern Smokers BBQ Cookoff 2012 Dundee Fl:  10th place brisket