About Us

Meet Jay

Born and raised in Cheltenham, Maryland, Jay moved to Los Angeles and started barbecuing for fun. After barbecuing some ribs and sharing them with his new LA friends, some doubted he had cooked them. They were DELICIOUS! They thought he got them from a restaurant and claimed them as his own. Jay started cooking more and sharing his food with everyone. Repeatedly, he received rave reviews and undoubtedly knew this was more than a whim. He then decided to pursue this passion and start his own business.

Jay grew up in a small neighborhood, down a dirt road with a train running through it. Childhood memories of playing on the tracks, and running to beat the train to get to school on time, and much more made it an easy decision to create the logo you see today. In addition, what could be better than to pay homage to his humble beginnings in his company’s name? Smokey Cheltenham’s BBQ was born.

Before he knew it people were asking him to prepare food for cookouts, parties, and for holidays. Looking back, Jay remembers his first official order for 25 people. With his wife Skyler’s help, they spent days planning and cooking for the company’s first large catering gig. Now, cooking for 25 people is like preparing Sunday dinner. Jay strives to ensure you have the most delicious meal for any event. From family functions, awards shows, to corporate events, Smokey Cheltenham’s is sure to satisfy everyone’s hunger.

Our Mission

To provide the most delicious food for all to enjoy, while making a difference in our community. We are currently working with the County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks & Recreation to provide food for the community and culinary cooking classes for teens. We look forward to expanding these programs to other agencies.