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When Big Lee's BBQ Came to Tampa: A National Pitmaster Tastes Station House

Renowned Ocala pitmaster Rashad Jones of Big Lee's BBQ came to taste Station House BBQ on his journey across the country in search of America's best barbecue.

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When Big Lee's BBQ Came to Tampa: A National Pitmaster Tastes Station House

A Nose for the Real Thing

When you spend your life around smoke and fire, you develop a nose for the real thing — and Rashad Jones of Big Lee's BBQ in Ocala, Florida has one of the best in the business. So we were honored when he came to taste Station House BBQ as part of his journey across the country in search of the best barbecue America has to offer.

Station House BBQ with Rashad Jones of Big Lee's BBQ at the smoker

More Than a Meal

What stuck with us wasn't just the compliments on the brisket. It was the conversation. Rashad gets what we're about — he wasn't only there for the food; he wanted the heart behind the brand. The why. For us, that's a firehouse tradition turned into a way to feed and honor our community. For him, it's the same soul that separates great barbecue from just good barbecue.

That's the thing about the barbecue world — at its best, it's a brotherhood. Pitmasters who respect the craft recognize it in each other, whether they're in Ocala or Seminole Heights.

Why It Matters for Tampa Bay

Having a respected name like Big Lee's choose to feature Station House BBQ says something we're proud of: that the barbecue coming out of Seminole Heights can stand with the best in the state. If you haven't made the trip to try it yet, consider this your sign.

Come Taste It

Come see what the fuss is about — find us in Seminole Heights or book us for your next event.

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