About Us
Passion for Great Barbecue
At Twisted Oak Barbecue, we don’t just serve BBQ — we serve a story. One born under the smoky skies of Tennessee, brought to life in Charlottesville, and fired up with passion, patience, and pitmaster pride.
Founder/Pitmaster Michael McCrary grew up on real Southern BBQ: long days by the fire, passed-down family recipes, and that unmistakable smell of oak and hickory smoke that pulls you in before you even see the plate. After years of backyard experimentation, family cookouts, and perfecting the craft, Twisted Oak was born — a rolling smokehouse built to bring that same authentic experience to Virginia’s streets, parties, and tables.
We’re proud to be Charlottesville’s only full service BBQ food trailer with an onboard smoker. That means real wood-fired flavor, smoked fresh on-site — not trucked in or reheated. When you see clean smoke rolling, you know it’s the real deal.and we take that seriously. Every brisket, rack of ribs, and pulled pork we serve is smoked and crafted on-site, low and slow, the way it’s supposed to be.
What Makes Us Twisted?
- Tennessee Torpedos – our signature bacon-wrapped flavor bombs
- Smoked Salmon – a smoky surprise most BBQ joints wouldn’t dare
- Texas-Style Brisket – barky, bold, and smoked to tender perfection
- Banana Pudding – house-made and layered with nostalgia
- Mobile BBQ Experience – from festivals to weddings, we bring the pit to you
- Real Wood. Real Smoke. Real BBQ. No shortcuts. No fluff.
Whether you’re grabbing a tray at our trailer while enjoying our new seating area or feeding 150 at your backyard wedding, we bring the heat, the heart, and the hospitality.
Come get a little Twisted. You’ll taste the difference.