Rodney Scott is a James Beard Award–winning pitmaster renowned for his mastery of whole-hog barbecue and his dedication to preserving the traditions of South Carolina’s Lowcountry cooking. Raised in Hemingway, South Carolina, he began cooking barbecue alongside his family as a child and went on to build a national reputation for his slow-smoked, wood-fired pork seasoned with a signature vinegar-pepper sauce.
He is the founder of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, with additional locations in Birmingham and Atlanta, and was honored with the 2018 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. Through his restaurants, cookbook, and media appearances, Scott continues to champion authentic Southern barbecue while introducing it to new audiences across the country.
Here are the known current and recent locations of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ and its sister restaurants:
- Charleston, South Carolina – Original restaurant in the North Central neighborhood of Charleston.
- Birmingham / Homewood, Alabama – A location serving Scott’s whole hog barbecue.
- Trussville, Alabama – Another Alabama location in the Birmingham area.
- Atlanta, Georgia – A location on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta.
- Nashville, Tennessee – Rodney Scott’s BBQ at Chief’s downtown, featuring a rooftop BBQ concept.
