Smoketoberfest 2026 Winners

  • Smokers' Choice

    Smokers' Choice

    Team: A Pole and a Jew Walk into a Bar . . . B-Que
    Smokers: Josh Poland and Carl Ziegler
    Winning for: Smoked Wagyu Beef on Crostini with Crème Fraiche and Caviar

  • I’d Smoke That

    Judges' Choice and Golden Pig Brisket Champion

    Team: I’d Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Texas OG Classic Brisket

  • Meat Probes

    Judges' Choice Runner Up

    Team: ‍Meat Probes
    Smokers: Bunty Chea, Jeremy Scholz, Rhithea Chea, Shane Zuffante, Zach Summy, Heath Pearson
    Winning for: Bunty Pho King Brisket

  • I’d Smoke That

    "Joe Sachetti Real Estate" Grand Champion (most fan votes across all categories)

    Team: I’d Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: the MOST fan votes across their full menu

  • Smokin’ Animals

    "Joe Sachetti Real Estate" Reserve Champion (second place most fan votes)

    Team: ‍ Smokin’ Animals
    Smokers: Chris Capaccio, Matt Calderone, Jamie Baublitz, Aaron Hathaway, Nate Archer, Tom Ryan, and Matt Bowen
    Winning for: second MOST fan votes across their full menu

  • I'd Smoke That

    Fan Favorite Brisket

    Team: I'd Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Texas OG Classic Brisket

  • Smokin’ Animals

    Best Beef (not brisket)

    Team: ‍ Smokin’ Animals
    Smokers: Chris Capaccio, Matt Calderone, Jamie Baublitz, Aaron Hathaway, Nate Archer, Tom Ryan, and Matt Bowen
    Winning for: Smoked Beef Bolognese

  • Even Better Than Average BBQ

    Fan Favorite Pork

    Team: ‍ Even Better Than Average BBQ
    SMOKERS: Michael Levandusky, Scott Cohen, Bob Dodds, Daniel Peterson
    Winning for: Carolina Pulled Pork - Smoked Low and Slow shredded Pork Shoulder with a Smoked Peach and Smoked Habanero Carolina BBQ Sauce on a Frito boat

  • I'd Smoke That

    Fan Favorite Poultry

    Team: I'd Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Smoke 'Em If you Got 'Em - Chicken Wings

  • Motley Que

    Fan Favorite Seafood

    Team: Motley Que
    SMOKERS: Adam McDermott, Billy Breslin, Jon Bresloff, Travis Cochran, Brennan Tolstoi, Chris Rinderspacher
    Winning for: Smoke on the Water — Creamy Smoked Bluefish Dip

  • I’d Smoke That

    Fan Favorite Side or Appetizer

    Team: I’d Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Belly Up Bites Burnt Ends

  • O'B5 Irish Seoul Food

    Fan Favorite Vegeterian

    Team: O'B5 Irish Seoul Food
    Smokers: Brendan O’Brien, Camden O’Brien, Judy O’Brien
    Winning for: Smoked Soy Sesame Tofu with Smoked Napa Kimchi

  • I’d Smoke That

    Fan Favorite Dessert

    Team: I’d Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Lavender Haze - Ube Bread Pudding

  • I'd Smoke That

    Fan Favorite Cocktail

    Team: I’d Smoke That
    Smokers: Dan Anderson, Adam Bober, Max LeVee, Joe Walsh, Jennifer Boyer, and Matt Walsh
    Winning for: Spill the Tea

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