Come hungry and enjoy an unforgettable finger licking bbq demo when you visit the legendary pitmaster and restaurateur Van Sykes as he explains the history of Bob Sykes and southern bbq. Be prepared to take your bbq skills to the next level. This private BBQ tour and demo is a journey through what goes into creating southern BBQ from the pit to the plate.

Van Sykes, 2nd generation owner of Bessemer’s family owned restaurant Bob Sykes Bar B Q has literally worked in the iconic bbq restaurant that his parents Bob and Maxine founded in 1957. Van Sykes possesses an incredible gift for storytelling and he’s been sharing bbq stories his whole life. Van is the host with the most! Bob Carlton writer from al.com recently attended the food tour “Great visit to Bob Sykes Bar B Q. Van is one of the true keepers of the flame. I don’t know anyone who knows more about Alabama barbecue, or who is more entertaining than the venerable Van Sykes. Van is indeed the Q man.”

Guests will sample their way through Bob Sykes BBQ original and new menu items and learn how they have stood the test of time.  You will elevate your bbq game after attending this event.

The $60 ticket per person includes 3 rounds of entertaining bbq tips, history and delicious bites form the pit to the plate. All you have to bring is your BBQ appetite!

Round 1

History and Stories from the BBQ Pit

Demo on direct fire and heat

Enjoy smoked sausage, chicken leg with sides of potato salad and onion rings

Round 2:

Why Bob Sykes cooks BBQ Picnic Shoulders

Demo on Ever Changing Spare Rib/Cooking hot and fast

History of Southern BBQ Sauce and what makes Bob Sykes Sauce special.

Enjoy spare rib, bbq pork, with sides of cole slaw and baked beans

Round 3:

History of Bob Sykes Famous Desserts and will share tips

Enjoy Lemon Icebox Pie and Red Velvet Cake

Final Round:

Each guest will take home:

Bottle of Bob Sykes BBQ Sauce

Bob Sykes souvenir cup where refills are $1 on return visits to Bob Sykes

Bob Sykes Bar B Q Gift Card

BBQ Tour T-shirt

Bob Sykes BBQ TOUR:

Saturday, February 29,  2020

9:30am-10:30am

Located at Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant:

1724 9th Avenue North in Bessemer, AL

205-426-1400

Limit 15 per class