***Steam67 in Raleigh, NC

Hi,

I'm hoping to help any team in the area who's willing!

I've never cooked in a BBQ competition, though I love BBQ of all types.

I'm a CA native, though I've lived in NC for nearly 3 years now.

I'm a former pro chef (CIA trained), and I know enough to know that I've always got plenty to learn. I do have some experience with BBQ from the foodservice side of things. However, I don't have any ego about my 'cue abilities, and I can listen and take direction with the best of them.

I'm not afraid of hard work; in fact, I like it.

I just took the KCBS CBJ class a few weeks ago.

I'm willing to drive multiple hours to be of assistance.

Thanks a lot for reading, and feel free to offer any tips or suggestions to getting some time in with a team!

Hey, thanks!

I'd be happy to let you know if I find any cool opportunities.

I did take the class in Apex. There were 130 people there! It was really well organized (especially considering the size), fun, and informative. I'd love to hear your impressions of the class in Lexington.

FWIW, the organizers said that in order to have a prayer of getting a spot judging, you have to send applications in as early as possible (even before getting your CBJ number), especially for rookies. I can only imagine the flood of applicants that came from my class alone.

Anyway, thanks for checking in, and I hope to see you around. I'll be at the contest in Apex in June if my usual fishing trip to Montana falls through (which seems likely this year). If you're planning on going, it'd be cool to say hi and compare notes.