We’re proud to support a passionate group of competition cooks, pitmasters, and grilling teams who bring their skills to the competitive BBQ space. Known as Team Blue Rhino, these individuals share their journey, giving their circles a closer look at life in competition cooking fueled by propane. Keep reading to learn more about Team Blue Rhino and how they’re making their mark in the competition grilling world.
Henry has been competing in barbecue and steak cooking for over two decades, earning more than 250 awards. Based in Tennessee, he leads Soggy Bottom Smokers alongside his partner Selina, who competes in ancillary categories and has experience at the Steak Cookoff Association World Championship. They value the friendships built through cooking and compete regularly, always using Blue Rhino for consistent heat.
Kurtis brings decades of hospitality experience and competes alongside his wife, Jenny, as part of Skintown Smokestacks in Pennsylvania. The team, made up of friends and family, has built a strong presence in competitions and earned multiple appearances at the Steak Cookoff Association World Championship, including finals placements. They trust Blue Rhino for reliable performance across every cook.
Milt is based in Tennessee and competes under the team name Bar-B-Que Pit Crew. He has earned multiple placements in Steak Cookoff Association competitions, relying on Blue Rhino to fuel his cooks. In addition to competing, Milt also serves as a judge at various barbecue events. As a veteran, he brings dedication, experience, and a passion for the craft to every competition.
Marinda and Bobby are a Texas-based team competing as Smoke Signal Cookers. Together, they participate in both Steak Cookoff Association and CASI chili events, bringing energy and momentum to every competition. Bobby also serves as president of his local CASI chili group. They proudly represent Blue Rhino, earning wins and building a strong presence while relying on consistent performance to power their cooks.
Jacob, known as Head Turners Cook Team, is based in Georgia and competes across the Southeast. He discovered competitive cooking through online communities and quickly found success on the Steak Cookoff Assocation circuit. Leslie, his wife, has also been part of the team along the way. Since using Blue Rhino, Jacob has earned multiple wins and values the consistent heat and peace of mind it brings to every competition.
Interested in Joining Team Blue Rhino?
If you’re a competition cook, pitmaster, or grilling team in the competitive BBQ space who uses propane to fuel your cooks and shares your journey on social media, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form below to be considered for Team Blue Rhino.