Duce Raymond
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Meet Duce
- Managing Partner and Culinary Director at SBR Events Group, home of Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering.
- Grew up in and around the restaurant and catering industry, which led him to earn a 4-year degree from Kendall College.
- Contributed to the opening of numerous restaurants while honing his wide range of culinary skills.
- Leader of Duce’s Wild Competition BBQ Team, winning over 70 local, regional, and national awards in the last 10 years.
- Specializes in Southern and Central American cuisine and barbecue, perfected at events like the Taste of Chicago, the Naperville Ribfest, and Wrigley Field.
- Hosts the popular weekly TikTok show “Barbecue Like a Boss,” reaching over 300K followers across 60+ episodes.
Accomplishments:
- KCBS Competition Cook & Certified Judge
- Won over 70 local, regional, and national BBQ awards as leader of Duce’s Wild Competition BBQ Team
- Host of “Barbecue Like a Boss,” a TikTok series with over 300K followers
