Real Fire.
Real Smoke.
Real BBQ.

Born from Fire, Built with Passion

"Good BBQ isn't rushed. It's earned — one log, one hour, one bark ring at a time."

Burning Stix BBQ started with a simple belief: the best barbecue comes from patience, real wood fire, and a deep respect for the craft. What began as backyard cookouts for family and friends in Southwest Florida grew into something we couldn't keep to ourselves.

Founded by Maria and James Chikitus, Burning Stix BBQ is a family-owned smokehouse bringing authentic pit-smoked meats to Cape Coral and the surrounding Lee County community. Every cut is hand-rubbed with our proprietary blend, smoked low and slow over split oak and hickory, and served with the kind of love that only comes from doing something you were born to do.