Awards & News

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Meat+Poultry: How Golf, George Brett, and Backyard BBQ built Meat Mitch

June 11, 2026

Mitch Benjamin didn't set out to build a barbecue empire, he just wanted to hang out with friends, crack some cold beers, and figure out how to beat 400 other teams at his first-ever cookoff. Somehow, it worked.

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Celebrity Chefs Love These Barbecue Sauces and Rubs

November 26, 2024

What are the best store-bought barbecue sauces and rubs that celebrity chefs love to have around? Which carnivorous Aussie chef can't get enough WHOMP! sauce?
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The Highest-Rated Barbecue Sauces...

November 22, 2024

Are you looking for highly-rated and unique barbecue sauces from around the country? Someone wrote and article about that very thing, including Meat Mitch! The secret is out!

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NEWS: Kansas City BBQ Legend Meat Mitch Awards New Business to Swanson Russell

October 16, 2024

Swanson Russell has been brought on board to accelerate Meat Mitch’s sales growth, beginning with a targeted strategy in media, social, and content development. As the business expands, Swanson Russell hopes to increase support for continued success.  
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Chicago's Windy City Smokeout features the best in Barbecue

August 07, 2023

Chicago's annual Windy City Smokeout, a paradise for barbecue aficionados, unfolded with savory splendor this year, drawing pitmasters and enthusiasts from across the nation to showcase their smoky creations. Amidst the aromatic haze, the spotlight shone on our very own Meat Mitch and their remarkable barbecue prowess.
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The NFL Network visits Meat Mitch's Leawood Location during Draft Week!

May 03, 2023

The team from NFL Network visited Meat Mitch in Leawood, Kansas last week during the 2023 NFL Draft. It was a big week for Barbecue and the NFL.

Can we get a total number of ribs consumed in the city?


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The Draft: Let's Draft some BBQ from Barbecue Capital of America

May 03, 2023

With all the excitement of the 2023 Draft happening on our own front porch, Kansas City is being recognized as the Barbecue Capital of America. Find out who topped the list, hint hint, Meat Mitch.
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Meat Mitch gets visit from Hollywood star

January 29, 2023

Is Paul Rudd a ribs guy, pulled pork guy? We have a strong pre-game at @meatmitchbbq Stadium in Leawood, Kansas. All hands were on deck for the AFC Championship Game!
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Meat Mitch on ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from Lawrence, Kansas!

October 09, 2022


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Meat Mitch, the Restaurant: Leawood’s Ranch Mart North shopping center

September 01, 2022

The Shawnee Mission Post published an article covering the debut or Meat Mitch, a premiere barbecue restaurant in Leawood's Ranch Mart North shopping center. The restaurant sells classic barbecue dishes with a unique twist, such as sticky curly fries with honey and so much more!
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IN Kansas City - Meat Mitch Joins the KC BBQ Scene

March 01, 2022

Kelsey Cipolla of IN Kansas City magazine, has served up a delicious article describing some of our favorite offerings at Meat Mitch restaurant.

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Talking Baseball and BBQ with the Baseball and BBQ Podcast

February 26, 2022

Recently Mitch spoke with Len & Jeff to talk BBQ and Baseball on the Baseball and BBQ podcast. Start up the coals and have a listen.