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Good food. Greater purpose.

Their Greatest Cook

When the fire means more than a trophy. Recognizing cooks from our community who bring their talent to Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans.

COOKING FOR FAMILIES · HOGS FOR THE CAUSE

Stockyard Landing Barbecue

James Cruse

A longtime Hogs competitor

James’s published competitor profile records three Hogs for the Cause grand championships in New Orleans. In an interview, he describes returning to the event about ten times—a lasting connection to a cookoff with a larger purpose.

Sweeties Bar-B-Q · Team Aporkalypse

Daryl Walker

Head pitmaster · Team Aporkalypse

Daryl and his team cooked at Hogs for the Cause with Team Aporkalypse in 2022. His sponsor’s announcement identifies him as head pitmaster and celebrates the team’s sixth-place overall finish among 85 teams.

Our community, cooking for the cause

Hogs for the Cause connections shared by our BCA community.

Gourmet Road BBQ

Saul Dupuis

Supporting Hogs for the Cause

Recognizing Saul’s involvement with Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans and his connection to a barbecue community united by helping families.

Italians Do It Better

Josh Michelli

Supporting Hogs for the Cause

Celebrating Josh’s involvement with Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans, where the purpose reaches beyond the competition.

Rammer Jammer BBQ

Robert “Rob” Fleming

Supporting Hogs for the Cause

Recognizing Rob’s involvement with Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans alongside fellow cooks who support its mission.