Dave Kimmerly, Pitmaster and Co-Founder of Exit 10 BBQ, has spent a lifetime chasing the perfect balance of smoke, fire, and flavor. Born in Canada and raised across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri—the beating heart of American BBQ. Dave learned early that great barbecue takes patience, precision, and respect for the flame. As the engineer behind Exit 10’s custom pit smokers—where science meets art and smoke becomes magic—Dave fuses craftsmanship with creativity to turn every cook into an experiment in perfection.

Now calling the United Arab Emirates home for nearly two decades, Dave has built a community that celebrates barbecue across cultures. From smoking brisket in desert heat to sharing flavours, stories, and laughter with friends from around the world, he’s proven that good smoke knows no borders

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