Today we’d like to introduce you to Vincent Wade
Hi Vincent, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My father in law taught me how to BBQ when we bought our first house. I practiced every weekend and started bringing food to work so coworkers could taste it and critique because I feel my BBQ has a great Beaumont Texas inspired taste with Texjoy Seasoning somewhere in the mix always. I then started catering but had to quit once my daughters got older and started playing sports-so my weekends were straight dedicated to them and their activities. Catering was beginning to take up my weekends but I was more focused on retiring from my job as a Deputy/Corrections Officer. Once I retired, I bought a smoker and started cooking again. Once the pandemic hit, that gave me time to really practice my bbq skills and I began to document cooks by videoing and taking pictures. I joined a BBQ Team “The Outsiders” and cooked at the Austin Rodeo in 2023 and 2024. The rodeo definitely made me want to compete in a few BBQ competitions. In 2024, I competed in two competitions. I placed 1st (first) in “Beans” at a Texas State sanctioned cookoff in Round Rock, Texas..Then the next month I placed 1st(first) in Chicken and won an award for “People’s Choice” in Oak Hill, Texas. That definitely made all my work pay off. In addition I am an Army Veteran and also a Heart Attack Survivor (Quadruple ByPass)
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Obstacle : trying to obtain a food/BBQ trailer
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Part time work as a civilian Court Bailiff in Round Rock Municipal Court reporting to Judge Alan McGraw
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Heart Attack Survivor…Stroke Survivor
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @BigVinceBBQCatering1.pvilletx
- Facebook: BigVinceBBQCateringPflugerville
Image Credits
1. HustleHardUSA
2. Dalstrong Knives
3. Texjoy
4. Old Country BBQ Pits
