Press & accolades | Scooter's BBQ
Competition-tested, Gallup-rooted
Scooter's BBQ isn't just a Route 66 stop — it's backed by a real competition-barbecue record.
American Royal World Series of Barbecue
Paul Whitaker competed in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational in 2019 — one of the most prestigious BBQ competitions in the country.
IBCA 2025 Cook of the Year overall
Scooter's earned the International Barbeque Cookers Association's 2025 Cook of the Year Overall — a top honor in sanctioned BBQ competition.
World Food Championships past competitor
Paul Whitaker has competed at the World Food Championships, putting Scooter's BBQ among a select field of serious pitmasters.
