Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina and Texas: The four styles of barbecue have come to the Chopped kitchen to prove once and for all which 'cue is the true champion.

Craig has been competing on the barbecue circuit for over 15 years. Ultimate Tailgate, his competition BBQ team, started in the parking lot of Arrowhead stadium and he currently runs his own catering company C C'S Catering Creations. Craig considers himself a ribeye guy, but when it comes to sides, he’s a master at brussels sprouts.

Kaitlyn began learning barbecue from her father while in the thick of his competition glory days, and as a child she began competing in kid ’cue contests. She graduated from Dad’s alma mater, the Culinary Institute of America, and currently works as the kitchen manager of her father’s Kansas City restaurant.

A native of Kansas City, Jeremy grew up on the sweet and spicy flavors that Kansas City BBQ is known for. As a co-owner and pitmaster of Fergolicious BBQ, Jeremy travels across the country spreading the word of BBQ by competing and teaching his craft. When he’s not chowing down on BBQ, Jeremy reaches for a thick, meaty slice of lasagna.