Kevin Bludso facts for kids
| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Cooking style | American |
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Kevin Bludso (born 1965) is an American chef, restaurateur, and television personality.
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Early life
Bludso was born in 1965 in Compton, California. His father was a police officer at the Los Angeles Police Department; his mother was a postal service worker. While on summer vacation, Bludso lived with his aunt, Willie Mae Fields, in Corsicana, Texas. Fields introduced him to Texas-style barbecue; at the age of 9 or 10, Bludso was allowed to help with the cooking. He studied business at the Dallas-based Bishop College.
Career
Prior to entering the food industry, Bludso worked as a correctional officer for thirteen years. He opened Bludso's BBQ in 2008, serving as its pitmaster. Based in Compton, the restaurant shut down in September 2016, following a dispute with the landlord. Bludso also owns restaurants in Hollywood and Melbourne, Australia. Since 2020, Bludso serves as a judge on the Netflix series The American Barbecue Showdown.
Personal life
As of September 2020, Bludso resides in Texas. He is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
Restaurants owned by Bludso
United States
| Restaurant | Location | Date opened | Date closed |
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| Bludso's BBQ | Compton, California | 2008 | September 2016 |
| Bludso's Bar & Que | Hollywood, California | 2013 | |
| Bludso's Bar-B-Que | The Proud Bird Food Bazaar, California | 2017 | |
| Bludso's BBQ | Banc of California Stadium, California | 2018 |
Australia
| Restaurant | Location | Date opened | Date closed |
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| San Antone | Crown Melbourne, Southbank, Victoria | November 10, 2015 | June 25, 2023 |
Television appearances
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2013)
- Bar Rescue (2015 - present)
- Fire Masters (2019)
- BBQ Brawl (2019)
- The American Barbecue Showdown (2020-Present)
