Meet Andy

Smoke On Wheels’ Pitmaster and Instructor

 Andy is well seasoned in his quest for delivering perfect tastes and unforgettable dishes. For over 25 years he has traveled across the globe  including destinations like Australia, Canada, and South Korea to produce some of the finest feasts around. A second-generation pitmaster, Andy honed his skills on the competition trail, as well as in kitchens and venues around the globe.

BBQ is a Groneman family tradition and a quest for perfection that Andy has pursued for decades. He strives to show how BBQ can be the “Least Common Denominator” that brings people together, and to creates memories over a meal. This passion has delivered mouth-watering results in backyards, competitions, charity events, world-class restaurants.

Andy can also be found on celebrity judging panels, local television stations as an expert during food segments, and on cable television as well. Check him out on BBQ Country as a BBQ mentor & as an expert on MasterChef | Australia. Also seen on Travel Channel’s “BBQ Crawl” (Season 2). In addition to TV, Andy hosts the #1 syndicated BBQ Radio show, BBQ Radio Network – on over 80 stations across the US, as well as your favorite streaming/podcast platform.

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Love to Teach

An accomplished instructor, Andy teaches over 40 classes annually throughout the US and around the world. Over the past 20 years that has accounted for over 50,000 students in classes and demonstrations such as:

Come see us

As much as Andy loves to cook, he also loves to share the knowledge he’s developed through decades of competition cooking. Whether he’s doing a food demonstration, beer/wine pairing, or a 2-day intensive cooking class, students walk away with a drive to try their hand at Andy’s culinary masterpieces. Check out his schedule below to see when you might have a chance to up your grill game or refine your chops for a special meal.