Rodney Scott (pitmaster)

Chef and whole hog barbecue pitmaster

American Philadelphia

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Quick Info

ProfessionChef and whole hog barbecue pitmaster
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/11/1971
Age54 years
BirthplacePhiladelphia

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Family

Parents
  • Roosevelt Scott
  • Ella Scott

Career

Awards
  • James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southeast (2018)
  • Eater Charleston Chef of the Year (2017)
Restaurants
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Charleston (2017)
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Birmingham (2019)
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Atlanta (planned 2021)
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Alabama (December 2021)
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Homewood AL
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Trussville AL
  • Rodney Scott's BBQ, Nashville (spring 2024)
BooksRodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Recipes and Perspectives from the Legendary Pitmaster

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rodneyscottsbbq

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Philadelphia but from Hemingway, South Carolina.
2. Only the second pitmaster to win a James Beard chef award.
3. Restaurant born out of friendship with Nick Pihakis.
4. Cooked his first whole hog at age 11.
5. Family's barbecue operation started at their convenience store in Hemingway, SC.
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