Tlc Bbq Pitmaster Lee Ann Whippen - Wood Chicks Bbq

Lee Ann Whippen is not just a pretty lady. She ownsIn 2002, Lee Ann Whippen decided that her love of
her own BBQ Catering business "Wood Chicks" basedBBQ and experience in catering would be the perfect
in Virginia, runs two popular BBQ restaurants, has hercombination to begin "Wood Chicks BBQ" Catering
own range of sauces and rubs, and to top it off, is aand Competition team in 2002.
successful pro competitor with over $170,000 dollarsHer catering business became a success and
of prize money to her name.branched into BBQ vending at local fairs and festivals
It comes as no surprise that Lee Ann Whippen isincluding Neptune Festival, Suffolk Peanut Festival,
currently one of the seven competitors in TLC's BBQStrawberry Pungo Festival, Driver Days and
Pitmasters that is currently airing on Thursdays 10pmChesapeake Jubilee.
9c vieing for the $40,000 prize that is currentlyState Competitions continued with most recently
hanging in the balance between her, and her fellowwinning the 2009 Virginia State BBQ Grand Champion!
competitors including Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone,Due to the growth and demand, Wood Chicks BBQ
Harry Soo, Paul Petersen, Jamie Geer and Johnnywanted to bring Authentic Smoked BBQ locally and
Trigg.have it available 7days a week for their customers. 
Interestingly Lee Ann favors the use of a JedmasterTo satisfy the BBQ craving of all local patrons she
(rotisserie smoker) and for smaller cuts, uses theopened Wood Chicks BBQ restaurant in February
WSM Weber Smokey Mountain and Green Egg2005 and at a second location in April 2008 at 1025 N.
Ceramic Smoker.Battlefield Blvd.
Lee Ann Whippen's BBQ Grilling TipsAwards have resulted in Lee Ann Whippen appearing
1. Grill grates should be cleaned or scraped prior toon the Today Show, Travel Channel, 700 Club, Food
grilling and oil (i.e. Vegetable, Olive Oil) should beNetwork, People Magazine and locally WAVY TV, Joel
applied with cloth to prevent sticking.Rubin Show, The Virginia Pilot, VERSUS Network on
2. Soak wood chips in water for ½ hour, drain andthe National BBQ Championship Series, and most
enclose in piece of foil. Poke holes in foil with fork torecently on FOOD NETWORK THROWDOWN WITH
allow smoke to escape. Place directly on coals toBOBBY FLAY WITH WOOD CHICKS WINNING BEST
flavor your favorite meats.PORK BBQ and Featured on New TLC 8 part
3. Don't use flavored (i.e. Mesquite) charcoal as it addsdocu-series BBQ PITMASTERS airing Dec. 3, 2009 at
a chemical taste rather than natural wood flavors.10pm!
4. Baste with sauces during last half hour of cookingWood Chicks BBQ Restaurants
not in the beginning.Wood Chick's BBQ Restaurant Opened February 23,
5. Marinating your meats prior to cooking will not only2005 with our 2nd location NOW OPEN at 1025 N.
add flavor but also create a tenderer product.Battlefield Blvd!  Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia 
6. Try to avoid Lighter Fluid and use starter sticks orState BBQ Champions now will have their award
Charcoal Chimney to light your fire so meat flavorswinning smoked BBQ available 7days a week for
don't get tainted.your enjoyment in 2 locations in Chesapeake, Virginia!
A brief history of Lee Ann Whippen's Wood ChicksWood Chicks Catering
Lee Ann Whippen's Wood Chicks BusinessLee Ann Whippen's business, Wood Chicks BBQ, also
Lee Ann Whippen began competing in State BBQoffers catering services for almost any kind of event.
Championships in 1996 and after winning the GeorgiaFrom full-service, on site catering for 1000+ people to
State Championship in 1996 went on to with 1sta classic backyard BBQ you'll never forget.
place in pork in the prestigious American RoyalFor those considering using Wood Chicks at their
National Championship.  While continuing professionallyevent, they will be pleased to know that a dedicated
in Hotel Catering for 15yrs, she competed in BBQ andrepresentative is available to discuss and plan the
won numerous awards.events details as well as sample food beforehand.