IN CULINARY CONVERSATION WITH PITMATER DANIEL HAMMOND

Name: IN CULINARY CONVERSATION WITH PITMATER DANIEL HAMMOND
Start: 2026-03-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-19T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Boelter Foodservice Design, Equipment & Supply

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Boelter Foodservice Design, Equipment & Supply | Chicago, IL

🌟 Season IV OPENER: In Culinary Conversation with Pitmaster Daniel Hammond
Chicago BBQ fans, get ready! Season IV of In Culinary Conversation FIRES UP with one of the city’s most respected culinary voices. Join Pitmaster Daniel Hammond, founder of Smoky Soul Barbecue, for an unforgettable evening of flavor, history, and BBQ mastery.
From his South Side roots to becoming a leading voice in Chicago BBQ, Daniel will share his journey, techniques, and the stories behind the city’s rich BBQ culture. This isn’t just a demo—it’s a conversation, a tasting, and a celebration of culinary craft.
About Daniel Hammond:
Chicago-born pitmaster, educator, BBQ historian
Founder of Smoky Soul Barbecue
Known for: 🔥 Chicago-style rib tips | 🥩 Stockyard-inspired brisket | 🍗 Smoked jerk chicken
2021 Kingsford “Preserve the Pit” Grant recipient
Brand ambassador: Weber Grills, The Spice House, Boos Blocks
Founder: BBQ Legacy Academy & Second City Smoke
Host: Brisket & Barrels BBQ + beer pairing series
Daniel’s mission: honor tradition, teach the next generation, and put Chicago BBQ on the national stage.
What to Expect:
🎟️ Tastings & samples from Daniel’s demo
🍴 Featured recipe from the conversation
🤝 Meet & greet + Q&A moderated by Chef Paul Young (Kraft Heinz)
🍽️ Happy Hour bites from Fight2Feed & Unite Here Chicago Hospitality Institute Chefs
🍹 2 drink tickets (cash bar supports Fight2Feed)
🎁 Raffle prizes benefiting Fight2Feed
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM – Doors Open & Registration
6:30–7:00 PM – Welcome + Vendor Networking
7:00 PM – Live Chef Demo
8:00 PM – Culinary Conversation + Q&A
8:25–9:00 PM – Meet & Greet
🔥 Come for the conversations. Stay for the food. Leave inspired.
This is more than a demo—it’s a celebration of culture, craft, and community. Don’t miss it!