Mad Anthony owners, Todd Grantham and Jeff Neels along with their friend Stefan Kelley, a networks services manager for Logikos, partnered to form Shigs In Pit Competition BBQ Team. Our team competed in nationally sanctioned BBQ events throughout the Midwest.

We Were Hooked!
In 2005, Kelley and Grantham, entered a local rib contest and won top honors. We took our winnings and friend Jeff Neels to our first Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest in Madison, IN where we received a 6th place in chicken.
In a few short years the team has amassed Eleven Kansas City Barbecue Society Grand Championships, Five Reserve Grand Championships and won numerous awards for our smoked meats. We have been invited to cook in some of the most prestigious events in the country including the American Royal in Kansas City, MO, and The Jack Daniel’s World Invitational in Lynchburg, TN.

Voted Fort Wayne’s Best Catering 2 times
As we continue to travel and compete around the country, the owners are bringing their championship style BBQ to the Mad Anthony catering menu.
Our goal is to provide the finest ingredients and quality service at a fair price. We have positioned ourselves to offer a wide variety of smoked meats and outstanding side dishes. Choose from casual or elegant buffets or let us customize a menu to fit your needs. We offer full bar service, linen service, and on-site staffing.
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12 Time KCBS Grand Champions
Grand Champion - Sharonville, Ohio State Championship 2008
Grand Champion - Ohio Smoked Meat Festival Nelsonville, OH 2008
Grand Champion - Bean Blossom Nashville, IN 2008
Grand Champion - Taste of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI 2008
Grand Champion - Rotary Fest Elk Grove, IL 2009
Grand Champion - Bean Blossom Nashville, IN 2009
Grand Champion - College Football Hall of Fame, 2010
Grand Champion - Greenfield Rotary Bands & BBQ, 2010

6 Time Reserve Grand Champions
2008 Q for the Kids Fairbanks, IN
2008 Great Goshen Grillout Goshen, IN
2009 Q for the Kids Fairbanks, IN
2009 Grillin & Chillin Owensboro, KY
2009 Ohio Smoked Meat Festival Nelsonville, OH
2011 College Football Hall of Fame South Bend, IN
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Mouthwatering championship style BBQ in the heart of Fort Wayne.