Rodney Scott
Years of Participation
2016-2020, 2022-2025
Rodney Scott takes small town traditions to the world stage with his Carolina Whole Hog BBQ. He is a James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef in the Southeast and featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and BBQ Brawl, and Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. Rodney’s delicious food continues to echo his love for community by his dedication to bold flavors and long hours of labor in the pit. Rodney’s uplifting life story speaks to how hope, hard work, and a whole lot of optimism can create a budding empire built on good will and good eating.