meet our team

Founder of the company and general organiser. The person that will generally respond to queries, organise everything for you, and keeps our wide array of smokers and barbecues in tip top condition. Loves cooking, the outdoors, and spending time with family including our next generation pitmaster Arthur

The main lady and co-owner of Dirty BBQ. Helps James in the prep kitchen and runs a catering team. Passionate about quality ingredients, cooking from scratch, and keeping James and Arthur in check!

Kate is our organised, multi talented, hospitality expert. She isn't afraid to get stuck in to any task. Kate enjoys riding and looking after her horse, as well as socialising in Taunton.

Richard is part of competition barbecue team Knights of the Round Grill, and helps with on site cooks, serving, and imparting real bbq knowledge to anyone that will listen long enough!

Our not so silent ideas and development guru. When he's at an event he keeps morale at it's highest. Enjoys cycling, running, camping, cooking outdoors, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Lots of our past clients knew Ben from their events, sadly he has unexpectedly passed away. He will be greatly missed by us all, and our thoughts are with his family. Thanks for all you put in and the fun shared at many events over the years.

David is an ex chef with years of experience and is also now passionate about proper outdoor cooking techniques and flavours. From Romania years ago, now living in Exeter with his partner. David enjoys cars and spending time with his family

Rachel is Vikki's sister, keeping things very much in the family. Passionate about adding excitement to everything she does. Rachel enjoys scuba diving and travelling when she's not spending time with her family in Yeovil.

As well as our core team members we have a number of freelance chefs, hospitality and event staff all over the south west we call upon to help make your special event run perfectly.