The Pitmaster

Southern BBQ,
Slowed Down
and Done Right.

Recipes passed down through fire, smoke, and family tradition.

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Jayme Campbell signature Crafted by Pitmaster Jayme Campbell
Rooted in tradition.
Made to bring people together.

Learned from my
grandmother.
Cooked with purpose.

Raised in the Deep South, I learned the art of barbecue from the best teacher I ever had: my grandmother, Venda Rea Campbell.

She cooked on a big open pit in the backyard with wood, live fire, and a whole lot of love. She taught me that great barbecue isn't just about the food. It's about the people gathered around the table.

That's still my purpose today: to honor her legacy and bring people together, one plate at a time.

To make you smile.
Wood. Fire. Smoke.
The foundation of real barbecue.
No Shortcuts.
Low and slow. The right way.
Made to Gather.
Good food brings us closer.
Cooked with Love.
Just like Grandma taught me.
The Pitmaster's Purpose

Barbecue Made for Gathering.
Memories Made to Last.

My grandmother, Venda Rea Campbell, believed that the best meals weren't measured by what was on the table, but by who was gathered around it.

She taught me that food has a way of bringing people together, turning ordinary moments into celebrations and strangers into friends.

Today, that same philosophy guides every catering order we prepare. Whether it's a wedding, family reunion, church gathering, corporate event, or neighborhood celebration, our goal is simple: to serve great food and help create moments people will remember.

It's more than catering.
It's hospitality.

To bring people together.
Jayme Campbell
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Made from Scratch

Every dish is prepared with the same care and attention we serve in our restaurant every day.

Low & Slow

Authentic Southern barbecue takes time. We never rush the process.

Events of Every Size

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, we'll help make your event memorable.

Made to Gather

Great food creates conversation, connection, and community.

Built on family.
Focused on community.
We Can't Wait to See You

Bringing people together
one plate at a time.

Great barbecue. Good people.
That's what it's all about.

Around our table, everyone's welcome. Friends, neighbors, families, both old and new. Because at the end of the day, BBQ isn't just what we do. It's who we are.

We don't just serve meals.
We create memories.

To make you smile.
Jayme Campbell
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When You Dine With Us,

You're Part of the Bar-Q Family.

From our pit to your plate, we're honored to be part of your story. Thank you for letting us serve you.

Bringing people together,
one plate at a time.
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We Can't Wait to See You

Come Hungry.
Leave Smiling.

Great barbecue. Good people.
That's what it's all about.

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Bar-Q Southern Barbecue
Location
2600 W Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
We'd love to
have you here.
Hours
Tues – Thurs
11am – 8pm
Fri – Sat
11am – 9pm
Sunday
11am – 7pm
Monday
Closed
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Jayme Campbell signature Pitmaster
Recipes passed down.
Tradition carried forward.
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