Pitboss Chris

Pitboss Chris 30 years of fire, smoke, and community. Artisanal Cuisine Creator

About Christopher:

Christopher's passion for barbecue began in an unexpected way.

I am the owner of The Allerton Gastropub.I am launching the Plates of Purpose initiative to put down roots and lift up our community. As a teenager, he struggled to find his place, but food became his constant companion. Every Saturday, he would spend hours grocery shopping with his grandma, flipping through her cookbooks and recreating recipes in the kitchen. When feeling isolated, Christopher br

ought the fun to him. He built a fire pit, cooked gourmet meals over a bonfire, and threw unforgettable parties. His culinary style is rooted in rustic comfort food, using local ingredients to create simple dishes with complex flavors. Every dish is a story waiting to be savored, a testament to the belief that food is more than just sustenance - it is an experience. Christophers' quest is to deliver the perfect bite, transporting you back to cherished memories of barbecues and grandma's kitchen. Despite searching for the perfect barbecue experience across the country, he never quite found it. That is when he decided to create it himself. Christopher started honing his skills, fueled by the joy of bringing people together with delicious food. Culinary school provided a strong foundation, and years of dedication led to several awards, including

Central Lifestyle Magazines Best Barbecue Grand Champion (Winter Park, Florida)

North Market Barbecue Sauce Competition: 1st & 2nd place

Taste of Chillicothe: People's Choice Award

Combustion Brewing: 2018 & 2019 Best Ribs & Grand Champion in 2019

Buckeye Barbecue Battle 2021: Judges' Choice Winner

NBBQA: Ranked 11th out of 383 sauce submissions in their national contest

Char Champion Online Competition: Quarterfinalist out of thousands of competitors

Eggfest in Obetz, Ohio 2022: Second place

Bexley Smoke and Fire Festival 2023: Third place

🔥 SUNDAY BACKYARD POP-UP! 🔥​We’re firing up the trailer behind The Allerton Gastropub & Turtleneck Tavern this Sunday, M...
05/27/2026

🔥 SUNDAY BACKYARD POP-UP! 🔥
​We’re firing up the trailer behind The Allerton Gastropub & Turtleneck Tavern this Sunday, May 31st, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (or until sold out!).
We are serving up a limited menu with open fire flavor. Check out the menu below featuring our signature cherry-smoked Cubano and loaded Coney Dogs! 🥪🌭
​Follow the smoke out back, See you there! 🙌
​📍 Location: The Allerton Gastropub & Turtleneck Tavern

704 E Main Street Lancaster Ohio 43130

⏰ Time: Sunday, May 31st | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Soon.....
05/23/2026

Soon.....

The last few years have been a gauntlet of hard work, pivots, and persistence. There were moments where this felt miles ...
05/09/2026

The last few years have been a gauntlet of hard work, pivots, and persistence. There were moments where this felt miles away, but today, The Allerton Gastropub and Pitboss Chris LLC officially cleared another major hurdle: We have our health department license.
Whether it’s the trailer or the upcoming Gastropub at the Turtleneck Tavern, we are officially ready to serve the community that has supported us through the grind.
​Thank you to everyone who stayed in our corner. It’s time to get to work.

04/29/2026

Achieving growth demands resolve, self-control, and perseverance. It's a strategic shift that may appear as a setback. It's recognizing that a better opportunity awaits despite overwhelming obstacles. Understand that a higher purpose is at play The Allerton Gastropub is the culmination of so many years of blood, sweat, and tears. This journey has evolved from a makeshift grill over a fire pit at highschool parties, to now a full kitchen on wheels. God did this. We're nowhere near done. Christopher Allerton

Birria Dip.... Coming soon to Turtleneck Tavern
04/17/2026

Birria Dip.... Coming soon to Turtleneck Tavern

04/04/2026

The Allerton Gastropub

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Lancaster, OH

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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