Owner Name: Robert ‘ BAM ‘ Everson
Age: 44
Location: Queen Creek AZ
Brand Name: Bama BBQ 4 Ever Catering
IG Handle: @bamabbq4evrcatering
Has BBQ always been your passion, or did you have a career
before? Yes I have always loved to cook and BBQ, even since a young kid.
Before I Started Bama BBQ I was a Master barber in the valley for 20 years, I
owned and operated Top 5 Hair Dzign in Tempe Az!
How did you come up with the brand name Bama BBQ 4 Ever
Catering: I’m a think outside the box type of guy! My wife and I actually
came up with the name together. My nickname as a Barber was LIL BAM and I’m a
diehard Alabama Crimson Tide fan. Also, I figured I would tie my nickname and
my hometown state together to create a name that most people can relate
to. It’s catchy!
What is your most popular product and why do you think that
is? Well, our Brisket and Beans are the top sellers on the truck and
catering so its hard to pick just one. Both dishes have been perfected over the
years. I think that they are the most popular dishes because of the consistency
of flavor and texture whenever we cook them!
What is the story behind creating that product? Love and
cooking from the heart. When I'm in the kitchen or on the food truck, I’m always creating new dishes for our
customers to try. The beans are a dish that I created over a 20 year run of
playing with different seasoning and making a few changes here and there to
improve the rich bold flavors that they have today.
What do you think people love most about your brand? That
Alabama is known for southern style food and great BBQ, so knowing the brand is
southern base bbq dishes in the west it brings excitement and curiosity
Do you want to say anything to your fans, followers, and
supporters? Without you all we wouldn’t be what we are today, the following
and support from everyone has been amazing, and we greatly appreciate each and
every one of you.
Do you have any words of wisdom for those who are looking to
make a name for themselves in the world of Barbecue? Yes, if it’s a passion
to be a pit master or even just a outstanding backyard grilling machine to
impress friends and family for get together’s, I say do it and give it your
all. Becoming a great cook is not something that you become from just doing it
from time to time, practice makes perfect. Grill, Smoke, Cook as much a
possible and take good notes, those really help with your next cook!
Closing Thoughts: I’m so blessed and thankful to be what
I am today with all the hard work, dedication and support from Mike West and
the guys at BBQ ISLAND!