By Brad Orrison and Brooke Orrison Lewis
BBQ isn’t just something you eat — it’s something you feel. It’s a full-body, five-senses experience that brings people together around fire, flavor and family. At The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint, we live and breathe this truth: BBQ brings people together. Always has, always will. That’s why we say, “Get Fed at The Shed” — because here, you’re not just feeding your body, you’re feeding your soul.
See the sizzle
Great BBQ doesn’t just taste amazing — it looks like a masterpiece. From glistening ribs to sky-high pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ is a feast for the eyes. Mahogany bark, pink smoke rings, charred edges and colorful sides bring the wow factor before your first bite.
Hear the heat
There’s a rhythm to BBQ. The sizzle of pork tenderloin on the grill, the pop and crackle of pork belly over open flame — it’s music to a pitmaster’s ears. At The Shed, that rhythm blends with live blues, creating a soundtrack that turns cooking into celebration.
Smell the smoke
For us, smoke is the scent of home. Nothing draws people in like the smell of a pit loaded with oak, pecan and hickory, wrapping smoke around juicy pork shoulders and ribs, sending hunger signals straight to your soul.
Feel the flavor
And oh, that feeling. The crispy crackle of pork skin, the tenderness of slow-cooked meat and the sticky fingers from BBQ sauce are all part of the hands-on joy of gathering around the table.
Taste the tradition
Pork is the ultimate BBQ canvas — versatile, flavorful and ready to soak up whatever you throw at it. Whether it’s a salt-and-pepper chop or an apple-habanero-glazed rib, pork delivers. Sweet, spicy, smoky, savory — sometimes all in one bite. It’s why the whole neighborhood shows up when the pit gets fired up.
Built by fire, bound by family
BBQ isn’t just for the pros — it’s for anyone who loves food, fire and family. There’s something special about watching the next generation light their first fire, flip their first chop and fall in love with the process. At The Shed, we’re not just cooking meals — we’re passing down traditions and building community, one smoky, saucy bite at a time. That’s the heart of everything we do.
Remember this — BBQ is more than food. It’s a way to connect, to celebrate, to pass something meaningful down. So light a fire, get a little smoky and invite your neighbors over. Build something with your hands, share it with your heart and keep the BBQ truth and tradition alive.
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Brad Orrison and Brooke Orrison Lewis are the sibling duo behind The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Brad, the self-proclaimed “Head ShedHed,” is a pitmaster and BBQ visionary who turned a pile of junk and a passion for pork into a BBQ empire. Brooke, co-owner and operations guru, brings the heart and hustle that keep The Shed smokin’ and rockin’. Together, they’ve built a brand rooted in family, fueled by fire and celebrated as three-time world champions at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.