MEET BIG DAVE

The man who brought Texas swagger to the carolina BBQ scene

If you’ve spent any time around Greenville, South Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve heard someone mention Big Dave. David O. Jones earned his nickname the real way: by cooking big flavors, building big community, and putting his whole heart into the craft of barbecue.

Before he became a hometown legend, Big Dave was serving up his signature Texas-style brisket to some of the biggest names in sports. From Valley Ranch with the Dallas Cowboys, to Ericsson Stadium with the Carolina Panthers, to Clemson’s Death Valley, his food has fueled everyone from professional athletes to hungry neighbors who just happened to walk by and follow the smell.

But no matter who he's serving, there's always one simple truth: he's going to cook for you like you're family.

HOW IT STARTED

A setback, a spark, and one very determined man.

Before he ever picked up a smoker, Big Dave was a police officer with a background in psychology. But after an accident forced him into two years of downtime, he needed something to fill the quiet—and something to lift his spirits.

So he started cooking.

And as these things go, his neighbors started tasting. Then asking. Then insisting he cook more. Soon, his hobby turned into a calling.

In true Big Dave fashion, he didn’t dream small. He marched himself up to the Dallas Cowboys’ facility—twenty-plus times, by his own count—until someone finally opened the door and gave him a chance. One taste later, the Cowboys were hooked.

That’s how persistence became part of the recipe.

From Texas to the Carolinas

Same bold flavor. New hometown.

After becoming the official caterer for the Dallas Cowboys—and serving everyone from NBA stars to Supreme Court justices—Big Dave brought his talents back home to Greenville, South Carolina.

The Carolinas welcomed him with open arms (and empty plates). Coaches, athletes, radio hosts, families, and entire neighborhoods lined up for a taste of his “barbecue gone Texas.” The business grew faster than he ever imagined. In his own words:

“Everybody wanted our food!”

And honestly… can you blame them?

Family First. Flavor Always.

Today, we bring Big Dave’s legendary recipes straight to your doorstep.

Life eventually pulled Big Dave away from restaurant life, but it never pulled him away from cooking. Today, the Jones family carries on his legacy through catering and through the same signature sauces and seasonings he perfected over decades behind the smoker.

These aren’t mass-produced, factory-standard sauces. They’re the real deal—made with the same Texas-inspired boldness and Carolina heart that made Big Dave a household name.

The goal?

To bring the flavor of our family table to yours—wherever home may be.

30+ Years

of Texas barbecue mastery

A Lot of Heart

We feed you like family

Texas Magic

That secret little somethin'-somethin'

Pull Up a Plate

We’re big on hospitality around here.

Whether you’re ordering bottles of our famous sauce or booking us for your next event, we’re honored to be a part of your family gatherings, tailgates, weeknight dinners, and everything in between.

Welcome to Big Dave’s.