Brunch & Barbeque

Sunday, March 2 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM

Single Ticket: $125

Cleaver and Cork’s newest event caps off a wonderful week of food and spirits! Enjoy Brunch & Barbeque complete with a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar to close our week-long celebration of food in Tallahassee!

Josh Cooper

World champion pitmaster and founder of Next Level BBQ

A former college football player and nationally recognized political consultant, Cooper has garnered acclaim in the culinary world as a world-champion BBQ pitmaster.

He competed on season 8 of Fox’s MasterChef and has appeared on the Food Network and Travel Channel.

Cooper is also a culinary contributor for Influence Magazine and has served as a celebrity judge for local cooking competitions in Tallahassee.

Cooper’s impressive accolades include four first-place finishes at the 2018 World BBQ Cooking Contest at “Memphis in May,” a 9th place finish at the World Seafood Contest during the 2018 World Food Championships, and being crowned the 2019 World Seafood Champion in Dallas.

He also secured a second-place finish in 2021 and was the Reserve Grand Champion at the 2022 Tampa Pig Fest.

Alongside his wife, Gannon, Cooper placed third at the Final Table Indy featured on the Cooking Channel.

“I’m thrilled to bring my passion for barbeque and bold flavors to the Brunch & Barbeque event,” said Cooper. “This inaugural event is more than just great food—it’s about connecting with the community, supporting education, and creating unforgettable experiences. I’m honored to be part of this milestone celebration and can’t wait to share my culinary creations with everyone in Tallahassee.”