Smokin' Jack's bbq

About us

Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ started in Milwaukee as a ghost kitchen in 2020. The concept started when local restaurant operator, Jack Holt traveled south to a family reunion. It was at the reunion that he recalled his love and passion for his family’s southern style hospitality. Armed with a binder of family recipes that had been passed down for generations, he came to Milwaukee for a new adventure.  

Later, he made his way to popular BBQ restaurants all over the country to meet with well-established pitmasters to perfect his smokin’ techniques.  Those lessons combined with family recipes and 30 years of working in the restaurant industry forged the technique, quality standards, and flavor profile for Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ. We currently operate a food truck within the greater Milwaukee area and Northern Illinois. We have a full-service catering department, servicing, weddings, private and corporate events. 

We Believe: 

The amount of effort you put in is a direct reflection of results you end up with. We take exceptional pride in setting trends, never cutting corners, and providing over the top service to every guest. 

Our Goal:  
To provide unforgettable smoked meats, to add to the narrative of traditional BBQ by exploring  smoked meat and flavor profiles in other cultures, and to infuse those practices to create new and exciting dining experience. 
 
We are excited to bring our family’s love of food and hospitality to yours!