Girls Can GrillChristie Vanover

Hi I’m Christie Vanover. I’m a pitmaster, recipe developer, food photographer, award-winning writer and graphic designer, and the founder of Girls Can Grill. My motto is: “If it can be cooked in the kitchen, it can be cooked outdoors.” I have over 20 outdoor cooking devices in my backyard, including fire pits, gas grills, ugly drums, pellet smokers and ceramic cookers.

I have been competing in the sport of food since 2012, with three bouts at the World Food Championships. In 2016, I became a Kansas City Barbeque Society certified barbecue judge and started competing on the barbecue circuit, earning my first grand championship in just two years.

Through Team Girls Can Grill and my website, I teach women and guys how to manage fire to turn out mouthwatering barbecue. I grillsa few cupcakes every now and then, too. I have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Hearth & Home, Tailgater Magazine and USA Today. I have worked with many of the brand leaders in the meat and grilling industry, including the National Pork Board, the National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Weber, Char-Broil, Lodge Cast Iron, Camp  Chef, Cowboy Charcoal and many more.

I’ve lived all over the world, but currently I call Las Vegas home. To follow me, visit https://girlscangrill.com or @girlscangrill on all social channels.