a good cut of meat, rack of ribs, or link of sausage, indirect heat, and time. these are the keys to good BBQ. Sure, seasonings play a role and add flavor, but time and patience rule the game.
with that in mind, we keep things simple by starting with the best meats we can find, seasoning them the way we like, and cooking with hardwoods until the meat tells us it's done. that's it. nothing fancy.
OUR STORY
01
Passion for BBQ
We have a deep passion for good BBQ that drives everything we do. From the very first moment you smell smoke from the pit, you'll know you're in for a treat.
02
Cooked to perfection
We don't force anything here. In fact, we take great pride in cooking our food until the food tells us it's done and ready to rest. If we've been patient and have done it right, we will leave you craving more.
03
Find us on wheels
We don't believe in being tied down to just one location. That's why we're always on the move, bringing our delicious BBQ to every corner of the city. Check our schedule to see where we'll be next!
BBQ perfection takes time
Leo Tolstoy once said
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."
We employ both to create the best BBQ around.
our philosophy
we are here to serve our customers.
A Message from Steve
That's it. Pure and simple.
I want every person who enjoys our food to walk away feeling like they got what they paid for, and they got it from folks who are genuinely interested in looking after them for the short time we spend together.
This is the philosophy I learned from my parents. My dad was a simple and very deliberate man. My mother operated on pure instinct, and together they taught us that food can be a reason to gather, and it can also be an expression of love. I hope that philosophy shines through in everything we do.
In addition, our goal is always to keep things simple. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to smoke meats on wood burning pit. It does, however, take patience, some know-how, and a pure enjoyment of the process.
Above all, everything we do is with you in mind. So, when you dig in and flash us a smile, we'll know we found the sweet spot. Yours and ours.
Please do not be shy about getting in touch with us if you have questions, concerns, or just want to say hello!
Thanks for stopping by!
Steve - The Grumpy Graduate BBQ
Our Team
The Grumpy Graduate is owned and operated by Steve and Shannon Luedtke. We are based in Blanchardville, WI and travel throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states spreading the BBQ love.
