Bob Sykes Bar B Q Tour and Demo

1724 9th Avenue North,Bessemer AL 35020

29 January, 2022

Description

BBQ Tour of how the Bob Sykes family has thrived and persevered for 65 years and learn a thing or three about barbecue! Come Hungry! Come hungry and enjoy an unforgettable finger licking time when you visit the legendary pitmaster and restaurateur Van Sykes as he explains the history of Bob Sykes and southern bbq. Take your bbq skills to the next level and elevate your bbq game after attending this event! Van Sykes, 2nd generation owner of Bessemer’s family owned restaurant Bob Sykes Bar B Q has literally worked in the iconic bbq restaurant all his life that his parents Bob and Maxine founded in 1957. Van Sykes possesses an incredible gift for storytelling and he’s been sharing bbq stories his whole life. Van is the host with the most! Bob Carlton writer from al.com recently attended the food tour “Great visit to Bob Sykes Bar B Q. Van is one of the true keepers of the flame. I don’t know anyone who knows more about Alabama barbecue, or who is more entertaining than the venerable Van Sykes. Van is indeed the man.” Guests will taste their way through Bob Sykes BBQ menu items and learn how they have stood the test of time for 65 years. This private BBQ tour is a journey through what goes into creating southern BBQ from the pit to the plate. The $60 ticket per person includes history of how the Bob Sykes family has thrived and persevered for 65 years and learn a thing or three about barbecue! All you have to bring is your BBQ appetite because you will not leave hungry! Round 1 History and Stories from the BBQ Pit Direct Fire and Heat Enjoy bbq pork, spare ribs with sides of potato salad and onion rings Round 2: Why Bob Sykes cooks BBQ Picnic Shoulders Ever Changing Spare Rib/Cooking hot and fast History of Southern BBQ Sauce and what makes Bob Sykes Sauce special. Enjoy smoked wings, sausage with sides of cole slaw and baked beans Round 3: History of Bob Sykes Famous Desserts and how they have stood the taste of time Enjoy Lemon Icebox Pie and Red Velvet Cake Final Round: Each guest will take home the following: Bottle of Bob Sykes BBQ Sauce Bob Sykes souvenir cup where refills are $1 on return visits to Bob Sykes Bob Sykes Bar B Q Gift Card and Rewards Card BBQ Tour T-shirt Bob Sykes BBQ TOUR: Saturday, January 29, 2022 9:30am-10:45am Located at Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant: 1724 9th Avenue North Bessemer, AL For more details call 205-426-1400 and visit BobSykes.com 2nd and 3rd generation owners of Bob Sykes Bbq Restaurant Van Sykes and Jason Jewell have been putting on the Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival since 2010. Each year the festival grows with support of the community and  sponsors. Patrons come from all over the Southeast.  Since 2010,  the festival has provided funding for local Alabama charities including Childrens of Alabama, Ady’s Army, Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Hands On Birmingham, Clay House and Latch and Live Foundation.  The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama.  There are activites for the entire family of all ages.  Children twelve and under are free with a ticketed adult. Besides great music the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers. The festival is a great way for businesses to promote their brand and company in front of thousands. Bob Sykes Bar B Q is a family owned local tradition since 1957. Bob Sykes has been the benchmark for others to match for true southern barbecue. Times may have changed, but nothing has changed in the way Bob Sykes prepares and cook the famous barbecue and special sauce. The experience and traditions of excellence has been passed down to Bob and Maxine’s son, Van Sykes, who is passing on his knowledge to Jason Jewell, their grandson Three generations of the Sykes family has proudly served authentic southern barbecue that literally goes from the pit to the plate.