CERTIFIED TASTY BBQ

Award-Winning Competition BBQ Team | Texas & Oklahoma

The Chicken Shack is proud to announce our new BBQ Team, Certified Tasty BBQ!

Founded in 2010, Certified Tasty BBQ is an award-winning, family-owned competition barbecue team known for delivering championship-caliber food, exceptional hospitality, and large-scale event execution. For more than 16 years, our team has competed successfully throughout Texas and Oklahoma, earning a reputation for elite barbecue, professionalism, showmanship, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Competing against some of the most talented pitmasters in the region, Certified Tasty BBQ has consistently excelled in events ranging from 40 to more than 175 teams. While our numerous championships and category wins reflect our commitment to excellence, trophies only tell part of our story.

What truly sets Certified Tasty BBQ apart is our ability to combine championship-level barbecue with restaurant-quality hospitality and proven large-event experience. We don't simply cook great food, we create an atmosphere and experience people remember.

Championship Success Across Texas & Oklahoma

Our accomplishments include:

•Humble Cook-Off (174+ teams annually) — Multiple Top Brisket finishes, 14th Overall in 2026, and Best Booth/Showmanship Champion

•Ardmore, Oklahoma (65 teams) — Three-Time Returning Grand Champion

•Ardmore Awards — 1st Place Brisket, 1st Place Ribs, 2nd Place Pork Butt

•Dumas & Amarillo, Texas (75 teams) — Grand Champion with 1st Place Brisket, 2nd Place Ribs, and 4th Place Pork

•Chillisville (68 teams) — 1st Place Brisket, 1st Place Ribs, and multiple Top 10 overall finishes

•Strawberry Festival (120 teams) — 1st Place Ribs and multiple top category placements

•Houston Metro Qualifier — Top 5 Overall twice in Houston Rodeo qualifying competition

Restaurant-Level Hospitality & Event Experience

Beyond competition success, Certified Tasty BBQ has built a proven track record of serving large crowds while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer experience.

Our team has successfully served 400–700+ guests at cook-offs, corporate events, customer hospitality functions, and major industrial turnaround events. We bring experience from restaurant ownership, corporate hospitality programs, and professional event execution.