Meet the team

About Boob & Goob

Two goobers, two smokers, and one stubborn refusal to ever serve mediocre BBQ.

Our story

How it started

What started as backyard cookouts and "wouldn't it be funny if we entered a competition?" turned into three years of weekends spent staring at thermometers, arguing over rub ratios, and waking up at 4 a.m. to feed coal into a smoker.

Justin and Nicole started Boob & Goob BBQ in 2023 with one goal: have a ridiculous amount of fun, and serve food that makes people genuinely happy. Somewhere along the way the trophies started piling up — but the goal hasn't changed.

The goobers

Justin & Nicole

Justin Barrett
Justin Barrett
Pitmaster · Co-Founder

The "Boob" half of the operation. Justin runs the smokers, geeks out over technical stuff, and refuses to call a brisket done until the probe slides in like butter. With a culinary background and passion for food, Justin focuses on building a flavor profile with a kick that will have judges and spectators coming back for more.

Nicole Ruiz
Nicole Ruiz
Pitmaster · Co-Founder

The "Goob" half — and the one keeping everything on schedule. Nicole handles plating, sauces, and making sure Justin doesn't forget turn in times. Nicole plans what time to fire up the smokers and what time to pull the meat for the perfect rest before slicing and box building. She keeps "Boob" on task and focused on the prize ahead.

Trophy shelf

Wins & Highlights

Three years, a whole lot of smoke, and some hardware to show for it.

Florida Cook Tour · click a pin
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Where we've cooked.

Every dot is a town we've smoked meat in. Click one to see the events and results from there.

The Trophy Shelf

2026
Rhythm & Brews BBQ — Sanford, FL · 2nd Place Overall
2026
Sizzle & Splash — Winter Springs, FL · 8th Place Overall
2025
Space Coast Wing Battle — Melbourne, FL · 6th Place Overall
2025
Sizzle & Splash — Oviedo, FL · 4th Place Overall · 1st Place Pork
2025
Rhythm & Brews BBQ — Sanford, FL · 2nd Place Overall
2025
Smoke On The River — Geneva, FL
2024
Rhythm & Brews BBQ — Sanford, FL · 1st Place Overall
2024
Smoke On The River — Geneva, FL

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