Open Fire Meat Up

04/08/2026

🔥 We’re proud to welcome Crocodile Cloth as a of the Open Fire Meat Up in Memphis in May!

When you’re cooking over fire, things get real — grease, smoke, sauce, and everything in between. That’s where Crocodile Cloth comes in.

Built for tough cleanups and real outdoor use, they’re made to handle the kind of mess that comes with live fire cooking.

This May, while the pits stay hot and the flavors go wild, Crocodile Cloth will be right there keeping things dialed in. 🔥

Thanks Crocodile Cloth for jumpling into this new adventure!

🗓️ May 14 -16
📍 Liberty Park, Memphis, TN
🎫 Tickets Live 👉 openfiremeatup.com

03/26/2026

03/10/2026

🔥 Ready for the flavor?

This is the kind of food you'll find at the Open Fire Experience in Memphis in May.

Real food, cooked live over fire by some of the best pitmasters in the world.

This isn’t just something you watch.
It’s something you taste.

Come to live the complete Open Fire Experience in the most important bbq event in the world: Memphis In May.

📍 Liberty Park — Memphis
📅 May 14–16

🎟 Tickets available
OPENFIREMEATUP.COM

03/02/2026

Memphis… You Know BBQ. .. But, Do you know OPEN FIRE?? 🔥🔥🔥

For the first time in history, Open Fire Cooking takes over

We’re proud to bring this experience to one of the most legendary stages in BBQ culture.

🔥3 days.
🔥Open Flames.
🔥Whole animals.
🔥And the best pitmasters in the world cooking for you!

Come live the Open Fire Experience and be part of the movement! 😎

May 14–16
Tickets Live 🎟️
🔥 More info
👉 Openfiremeatup.com

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02/10/2026

🔥 What Was Cooking at Open Fire Meat Up – Part 4 🔥

Each flame told a story.
Each dish raised the bar.

In Part 4 of our series, swipe through more fire-powered moments from the pitmasters who brought bold flavors, high heat, and serious passion to the table.

Some went big. Others went slow.
But all of them came with purpose.

This isn’t your average BBQ reel.
This is live fire, unfiltered.

And we’re just getting started.

02/04/2026

🔥 What was cooking at Open Fire Meat Up? Part 3 🔥

More flames. More flavor. More stories from the fire.
In this third drop of behind-the-grill moments, pitmasters share what they cooked, how they brought it to life, and why it mattered.

Some came with tradition.
Others with bold twists.
But every dish came with intention — and it showed.

Swipe through to catch the fire up close and hear the passion that fuels it all.

This is live fire at its peak.
This is Open Fire Meat Up. 🔥

Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the next one?
🔥 See you at Memphis in May.

01/29/2026

🔥 Panel Highlight: Firestage Architects 🔥
"Building Massive BBQ Experiences"

At Open Fire Meat Up, we don’t just light fires — we build worlds around them.

In this powerful session, four visionaries took the stage to break down what it really takes to scale live-fire events and bring unforgettable BBQ experiences to life.

From logistics and brand vision to community-building and ex*****on, this wasn’t just behind-the-scenes talk — it was a masterclass in building impact through fire.

On stage:
🔥 Kevin Grothe
🔥 Mike McCloud
🔥 Al Frugoni
🔥 Alejandro Gutierrez

Swipe through the panel that sparked big ideas and lit a path forward.

01/27/2026

🔥 What was cooking at Open Fire Meat Up? Part 2 🔥

You’ve seen the first round, now get ready for more fire, more flavor, and more stories from the pit.

In this second wave of highlights, pitmasters brought the heat with bold choices, unique techniques, and ingredients that told their own story.

Swipe through to catch behind-the-fire moments, hear what inspired each dish, and see it hit the flames in real time. 🎥🔥

These weren’t just meals.
They were statements.
Crafted with precision. Served with passion.

And there’s still more to come.

01/23/2026

🔥 From Pit to Powerhouse — another 🔥 panel at Open Fire Meat Up 🔥

We brought together four BBQ leaders who turned fire, grit, and bold flavor into million-dollar BBQ brands:

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In front of a packed crowd of sponsors and VIP guests, they shared what it really takes to build something big beyond the pit.

Lessons in brand-building.
Moments of truth.
Stories you don’t hear every day.

This was about business, belief, and bringing your flavor to the world — the BBQ way.

01/20/2026

🔥 What was cooking at Open Fire Meat Up? Part 1 🔥

Each team came in with a plan, a fire-ready recipe chosen to stand out and make an impact.
From ribs to sausages, empanadas to game meats, what hit the grill was bold, personal, and unforgettable.

In this first round of highlights, swipe through to hear some of the pitmasters talk about the dish they brought to the fire, and catch a glimpse of it sizzling in action. 🎥🔥

Every plate told a story.
Every fire had a purpose.
And this is just the beginning.

Stay tuned — more dishes, more teams, and more 🔥 coming your way.

01/17/2026

🔥 Behind every BBQ empire, there’s fire, grit, and vision 🔥

At this year’s Open Fire Meat Up, another epic panel brought the heat — and the wisdom.
In “Building BBQ Powerhouses: Inside Texas’ Best”, two legends shared what it really takes to build a BBQ brand that stands the test of time:
🔥 Ernest Servantes []
🔥 John Bates []

From humble beginnings to national recognition, they unpacked the hustle behind the smoke — business lessons, flavor philosophies, and what it means to lead with purpose in the BBQ world.

This wasn’t just about cooking.
It was about craft, legacy, and leveling up.

📸 Swipe through to relive the moment.

Another highlight that made OFMU an unforgettable experience.
And a reminder: this community is just getting started.