Championship
Competition
Cooking Team
2023 Jack Daniel's World Invitational Brisket Champions
2023 Jack Daniel's World Invitational 10th Place Dessert
2023 Australian Samba Invitational Grand Champions
2023 Let There Be Meat Reserve Grand Champions
2023 BBQ Mania 5 Grand Champions
2023 Tai Tokerau day 2 Grand Champions
2023 Brews & Que Reserve Grand Champions
2022 National Grand Champions
2022 Blues and BBQ festival Grand Champions
2022 Let there be Meat Grand Champions
2022 Jack 'n' Smoke Grand Champions
2022 Smoke on the Coast Grand Champions
2022 Brewtown Grand Champions
2021 Brisbane BBQ Festival Grand Champions
2021 Battle of the BBQs Grand Champions
2020 BBQ Mania 3 Grand Champions
2020 Kumeu Hotrod Show Grand Champions
2019 BBQ Mania 2 Grand Champions
2019 Epic Brewery Reserve Grand Champions
2018 Jack Daniels Kumeu Reserve Grand Champions
Jared Macdonald
Team Captain
Jared's BBQ journey sparked in 2008, thanks to a close friend from South Carolina. Since then, his fervor for all things BBQ has flourished, propelling him to establish BBQ food businesses including More Better Barbecue and Octopit, a BBQ appliance manufacturer. For Jared, competitions aren't just about winning; they're about personal growth and challenge. He eagerly awaits the opportunity to pass on his love for BBQ to his three sons, envisioning a future where they cook together on the circuit.
Mikey Ledingham
The Brains
In 2018, fate thrust Mikey into the fiery realm of cooking as a 'Buddy' at the Kumeu Hot Rod Show. This weekend not only sparked a friendship with the team but also ignited Mikey's journey to becoming a qualified Head Judge, offering a distinct technical edge to our cooks. With a passion for precision and organization, Mikey ensures every detail is coordinated and executed on time, elevating the team to new heights.
Chet Gentry
Texas Chapter
Chet is a seasoned veteran in the world of competition BBQ, boasting three World Championship titles under his belt. His journey with the More Better BBQ Team began during his tenure with the Cool Smoke BBQ team at Memphis in May, alongside Tuffy Stone and Jared Macdonald. Hailing from Texas, Chet embodies the essence of Low 'n' Slow BBQ, infusing every dish with his passion and expertise.