WingFest at Silo Square presented by Central BBQ
Central was born in competition. Think you can hang?
We spent years proving ourselves in the fires of barbecue competition. Now it's your turn to earn your stripes. The rules are refreshingly simple: eat the most wings, and take the title.
Join us Saturday, September 26 at Central BBQ Southaven for a day of smoke, showdowns, live music, local vendors, and family fun. Whether you're going for the title or just here to watch, we’ll save you a seat.
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fall-off-the-bone meat
You might have heard us say, “Smoke is Our Sauce.” That’s because we live in the hardwood capital of the world and use hickory and pecan woods, along with our intricate dry rub and a whole lot of patience, to craft the most tender, delicious piece of meat you’ve ever eaten— with or without the sauce.
southern hospitality
We firmly believe even the best food falls flat without great hospitality. We’ll serve anyone hungry for BBQ and we’ll do it with the same generosity we would our best friends.
good times
We take our BBQ seriously— but that’s where the serious stops around here. At Central BBQ, we encourage our guests to unwind, get messy, and most importantly, savor their time with us.
Central BBQ was born and raised in the fires of barbecue competition— where only the absolute best was good enough.
Vote for us in the Best BBQ in Memphis Bracket! Voting ends May 29th at noon EST.
Our founders Craig Blondis and Roger Sapp met on the barbecue circuit in the mid-80s and after competing in Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and many other local and regional BBQ competitions, they made the leap from friends to business partners. The pit at the first Central BBQ on Central Avenue was fired up in 2002 and has been stoked ever since thanks to our wonderful customers.
Central BBQ’s local success in Memphis has sparked national interest over the years. Our restaurant and founders have appeared on several national TV shows including Pitmasters, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and BBQ with Bobby Flay, plus national publications such as USA Today, Garden & Gun, Southern Living and Men’s Health.
We were recently featured by Choose 901 as part of their Downtown Memphis Food Guide, as well as The Commercial Appeal's feature on Memphis BBQ.
Our shipping services were highlighted in StyleBlueprint's "13 Famous Southern Restaurants That Ship" list.
Our Memphis-style ribs and pulled pork were also recently featured in BuzzFeed's "21 Gifts From Goldbelly For Anyone Who Loves Food" list. We also made Restaurant Click's list of Top 30 BBQ Spots In Tennessee.
Over the years, Central BBQ has expanded far beyond Central Avenue. We have four locations in Memphis and recently opened our fifth restaurant and our first outside the Memphis city limits in Nashville’s Capitol View area. In addition to our store fronts, we also offer shipping to be sure those who live far afield are never too far from their favorite bbq. And no matter how much we grow, we will still always deliver one-of-a-kind BBQ served by friendly faces. That’s something we will never outgrow.
