Sitting Down with Uncle John’s BBQ: The Story Behind Delaware’s Favorite Pitmaster

In this episode of That Delaware Podcast, we sit down with everyones favorite Uncle, Uncle John of Uncle John’s BBQ, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

John shares how he went from walking off a job where he was asked to do something unsafe to building one of the most loved food brands in the area—complete with multiple food trucks, a Claymont brick-and-mortar, and a growing second concept, Teo’s Taqueria.

We talk about:

• How he lost tens of thousands of dollars on his first attempts at buying a food truck
• How that pushed him to design and build his own trucks, launching both Uncle John’s and Custom Concessions
• The way he sources fresh, quality ingredients from local butchers, farms, markets, and Philly suppliers
• Supporting community through:
  • Free kids’ meals for families hit by SNAP and benefit changes
  • An annual food drive and pig roast where a bag of canned goods feeds others and you
  • Collaborations with local musicians and small businesses
• His philosophy on leadership and hiring: picking people based on character, work ethic, and heart—not just skill
• What it really looks like behind the scenes: 80–100 hour weeks, missed weekends, and why he keeps going anyway

This is a real conversation about grit, small business, community, and what it actually takes to build something from nothing.

🎧 If you love good food, good people, and a real hustle story, this episode is for you.

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