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News From the Pit
Catering tips, menu stories, and updates from BBQ King in Lincolnton, NC.
Community · September 22, 2026
What the Press Says About BBQ King
From the Charlotte Observer to barbecue bloggers who drive a hundred miles just to eat here, here's what people who don't work for us have written about BBQ King.
Local Guide · September 15, 2026
BBQ King for Shelby & Cleveland County: Closer Than You Think
Shelby and the rest of Cleveland County are closer to BBQ King than a lot of people realize, about a 30-40 minute drive.
Local Guide · September 8, 2026
BBQ King for Statesville & Mooresville: A Short Drive for Real Pit BBQ
Coming from Statesville, Mooresville, or Lake Norman? Lincolnton is a manageable drive for a real pit-smoked BBQ plate.
Local Guide · September 1, 2026
BBQ King for Gastonia & Hickory: How Far Is the Drive?
Lincolnton sits between Gastonia and Hickory, both a short drive away. Here's what makes the trip worth it either direction.
Local Guide · August 25, 2026
Is BBQ King Worth the Drive from Charlotte?
Lincolnton is about a 30-45 minute drive west of Charlotte. Here's what's waiting on the other end for anyone willing to make the trip.
Menu · August 2, 2026
The Story Behind Our Hand-Breaded Onion Rings
A house specialty since day one: about 200 pounds of onions, breaded fresh, every single day.
Catering · July 12, 2026
Summer Is Catering Season, Here's Why
Reunions, church picnics, company cookouts: summer keeps our catering calendar full. Here's how to get on it.
Community · May 5, 2026
Meet the Family Behind the Fire
Two families, one fire: a closer look at the folks who've kept BBQ King running since 1971.
Catering · April 10, 2026
Feeding a Graduation Party? Here's What to Know
Spring means graduation parties. A few tips on ordering BBQ King catering for a crowd.
Menu · February 21, 2026
Pit-Smoked vs. Grilled: What's the Difference?
A quick explainer on why our pork shoulders spend hours over live hickory coals instead of a few minutes on a grill.
Community · January 18, 2026
Why We Still Holler Your Order
No printed tickets, no kitchen display screens, just an employee hollering your order back to the cooks, the same way it's worked since 1971.
Menu · December 15, 2025
What's Actually in a Half & Half?
One of our most-ordered sandwiches, explained, for anyone who's been too shy to ask at the counter.
Catering · November 3, 2025
Booking Catering for Your Holiday Party
Office parties, family gatherings, church functions: here's how far ahead to book BBQ King catering for the holiday season.