Our Story
Oklahoma Smoke BBQ started before we ever had a restaurant, a dining room, or our name on a building.
After transitioning out of military service, life looks a little different, and BBQ became a way to reconnect with people, with community, and with a sense of purpose. The first real spark came right here in Moore, Oklahoma, where we built a small BBQ setup at a local bar with a friend and started serving food.
It wasn’t supposed to become what it is today.
But people kept showing up.
What began with a simple smoker and a love for bringing people together quickly grew into meal prep, catering, community events, auctions, and crowds gathering wherever Oklahoma Smoke happened to be cooking. Eventually, it became clear that this was bigger than a side project. We needed a permanent home where we could share the food, the experience, and the sense of community that started it all.
That home became Oklahoma Smoke BBQ.
The Craft & Tradition
We believe real BBQ takes time.
Our pits run on real wood, and our meats are smoked low and slow for hours not rushed, not reheated, and not produced on an assembly line. Our pit crew starts long before the doors open, tending fires and preparing the food that will be served throughout the day.
Nearly everything we serve is made from scratch, with recipes inspired by family, tradition, and years spent perfecting our craft. That includes Great-Great-Grandma’s banana pudding, our award-winning smoked wings served every Wednesday, and the BBQ that has made Oklahoma Smoke a gathering place for people from across the community
And we don’t hide the process.
When you walk into Oklahoma Smoke, you can see the pits, smell the wood smoke, and watch the work that goes into the food on your plate.
Because around here, BBQ isn’t just something we serve.
It’s what brought us together in the first place.
Meet The Founders
Ean Kampeyer
co-founder • Business & Brand
A U.S. Air Force veteran and co-founder of Oklahoma Smoke BBQ, Ean leads the business beyond the pits. From growth strategy and marketing to community partnerships, events, and the overall direction of the brand, he helps turn big ideas into something real. His focus is on building relationships, creating opportunities, and continuing to grow Oklahoma Smoke while keeping its community roots at the center of everything.
Brent Quintero
Co-founder • Pitmaster
A skilled craftsman, former softball coach, and lifelong hands-on problem solver. Brent brings the same patience and attention to detail to barbecue that he has carried throughout his life. As one of Oklahoma Smoke’s co-founders and its pitmaster, he helped develop the smoking methods, pit techniques, and processes that shape the food from the beginning. His respect for traditional wood-fired BBQ and commitment to doing things the right way remain a big part of the craft behind Oklahoma Smoke.
Jared Hunter
co-founder • operations
Jared is the boots-on-the-ground force behind Oklahoma Smoke’s day-to-day operations. He helps oversee staffing, kitchen execution, food quality, and the countless moving pieces it takes to keep a busy BBQ joint running. With an entrepreneurial mindset and deep roots in the Moore community, Jared brings a practical, hands-on approach that keeps the ideas behind Oklahoma Smoke working in the real world.
Honoring Our Vets & Service
We offer a welcoming table for local veterans to gather, swap stories, and find a community that always has their back.
Giving Back To Oklahoma
Stop by inside to leave a message, share a story, or see what’s happening in Moore! Our whiteboard belongs to the neighborhood.
Disaster Relief & Local Outreach
When local tornadoes hit, we fire up the pits to bring hot meals, ingredients, and relief straight to affected families, first responders, and local schools.
We take our smoker on the road to support fellow local restaurants and neighboring businesses, bringing our loyal crowd along to uplift the entire Oklahoma food community.
Heart for our neighbors
Our Mission & Community
More than just a restaurant, Oklahoma Smoke BBQ is driven by a deep mission of heartfelt service and community connection. Rooted in our military background, we maintain a close bond with fellow veterans, creating a welcoming space to share experiences and support one another. Whether stepping up during local tornado tragedies to deliver hot meals to schools and families in need, or launching our ‘Let’s Eat OK’ initiative to travel around and support neighboring restaurants, giving back is in our DNA. Proudly recognized as a Purple Heart business, we strive to go above and beyond for our community every day, ensuring everyone who stops by feels embraced, connected, and right at home.
