Ambassadors
Meet Our Backyard Pit Rub Ambassadors
Our Backyard Pit Rub Ambassadors are the heart of our community. They're passionate grillers, smokers, backyard pitmasters, and BBQ enthusiasts who share our love for great food, family gatherings, and unforgettable flavours. From weeknight cooks to competition-worthy barbecue, these ambassadors proudly represent the Backyard Pit Rub family by sharing their experiences, recipes, and passion for outdoor cooking. We're proud to introduce the amazing people who help bring our brand to life, one delicious meal at a time. 🔥🍖
Meet Adam – Backyard Pit Rub Ambassador
Adam has been part of the Backyard Pit Rub family since the very beginning and shares many of the same values that are at the heart of our brand—family, great food, and bringing people together around the barbecue.
Meet Tom –
Backyard Pit Rub Ambassador
Hailing from the beautiful island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, Tom is a family man with a serious passion for BBQ and smoked meats. Working in finance by day and tending the smoker by night (and often overnight!), he's always looking for the next great cook.
His go-to favourite is a rack of low-and-slow ribs seasoned with Backyard Pit Rub's Pork Rib Rub. The combination of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavours makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser every time. Whether he's cooking on a pellet grill or firing up the barrel smoker, he loves the incredible flavour this rub brings to every cook.
Guernsey may be a small island, but it's known for its strong sense of community, stunning coastline, and beautiful beaches. Located in the English Channel between England and north-western France, it's also home to a growing BBQ scene that continues to bring people together through great food and outdoor cooking.
For Tom, barbecue is more than a hobby—it's a way to create memories, share great food with family and friends, and be part of a community that shares a passion for authentic, flavourful cooking. 🔥🥩🍖
Meet Ryan Lee– Backyard Pit Rub Ambassador
A passionate BBQ enthusiast, traveller, and music lover, Ryan-Lee is always on the hunt for great food, great company, and unforgettable experiences. When he's not firing up the grill, you'll likely find him planning his next adventure, discovering new places to eat and drink, or enjoying live music at one of the many festivals he attends throughout the year.
When it comes to barbecue, beef is king. His dream BBQ tray would feature perfectly smoked brisket, burnt ends, or a massive beef rib, paired with Pit Beans and slaw. And if that's not on the menu, a properly executed smash burger is always a winner.
Some of his favourite BBQ destinations include SMOKESTAK in London and The Salt Lick BBQ in Texas—two iconic spots that have helped fuel his love for authentic barbecue.
Travel is another huge passion. He's spent considerable time exploring the United States, road-tripping from Florida all the way to Los Angeles while sampling some of the country's best BBQ along the way. One of his most memorable adventures was getting married in Las Vegas. He's also visited Japan several times and highly recommends it for its incredible food, culture, and hospitality. With 23 countries visited so far, he's always looking forward to adding another stamp to his passport.
At home, his pride and joy is a purpose-built, covered BBQ area where he spends countless hours cooking, relaxing with a cold beer, and listening to music. His current line-up includes two impressive kamado cookers: the Louisiana Grills 24 and The Bastard XL, which handle the majority of his cooks.
When he's not cooking or traveling, you'll find him at music festivals. Recent and upcoming events include When We Were Young Festival, Slam Dunk Festival, and Download Festival—with many more already on the calendar.
For Ryan-Lee, barbecue is more than cooking—it's about bringing people together, creating memories, and enjoying life's best moments with great food, great music, and great company. 🔥🍖🍔🎵🌍
Meet Chris Lee- Backyard Pit Rubs Ambassador
Hi, I'm Chris, the face behind @manmeatsmeat, based in Norfolk near King's Lynn.
What started as a new hobby in 2022 quickly became a passion for cooking over fire. Since then, I've embraced every opportunity to learn and experiment, from direct grilling over lump wood charcoal on my Kamado to low and slow barbecue, rotisserie cooking, Blackstone griddling and wood-fired pizzas and family meals in my Gozney Dome.
I'm a firm believer that great food brings people together, cooking should be fun and accessible, and everything tastes better over fire. My wife and our two children are always part of the journey, whether they're helping prepare ingredients, getting involved with the cook or simply enjoying the results around the table.
I love developing my own recipes, adapting classics and showing that barbecue doesn't have to be intimidating. From giant ribeye steaks with homemade chimichurri and fresh flatbreads to homemade pizza dough, smoked favourites and everyday family meals, my aim is to inspire others to get outside, fire up the grill and enjoy the process.
I'm proud to be a Backyard Pit Rubs ambassador and can't wait to showcase how their incredible range of rubs can help take outdoor cooking to the next level.
Meet Connor Reardon - Backyard Pit Rubs Ambassador (Australia)
BBQ addict, Dad-to-be, Volkswagen enthusiast, fisherman, camper, and spare parts interpreter who’d rather be standing over a smoker than doing just about anything else.
What started as a way to lose weight turned into a full-blown obsession. I got into smoking meat to take control of my health, and along the way I’ve lost 25kg. Somewhere between the first brisket and the hundredth cook, BBQ became more than a diet—it became a lifestyle.
I live for fire, smoke, premium cuts, and turning simple ingredients into something worth gathering around. Whether it’s picanha, tomahawks, ribs, or an all-day low-and-slow cook, BBQ is where I’m happiest.
By day, I help keep workshops moving as a spare parts interpreter in our family-run parts business. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me around Volkswagens—whether it’s cruising, wrenching, talking cars, or planning the next project.
When I’m not behind the smoker or under the bonnet, I’m probably out chasing fish, setting up camp, or exploring somewhere off the beaten track. I love the simple things: good food, good company, a crackling fire, and being outdoors.
Family comes first, and with a little one on the way, life’s about to get even better. The smoker is rarely cold, there’s always another Volkswagen adventure around the corner, and I’m always looking for the next great cook, campsite, or fishing spot.
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