Pitboss Chris

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