About Big Belly Que
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About the Chapel Hill Family
Behind Big Belly Que
Big Belly Que is a new generation of barbeque establishment, steeped in the best traditions of the legendary favorites. We are dedicated to serving the best wood smoked meats, savory sides, and delectable desserts in North Carolina.
We see Big Belly Que is an adventure embarked upon by Chef Garret Fleming and his sister Eleanor Lacy. Eleanor moved with her family of 4 to Chapel Hill in 2012, and live a few blocks from Blue Dogwood Public Market, where Big Belly Que will reside alongside other local food businesses. After almost a decade of helming some of the most popular eateries in Washington DC, Chef Garret left the capital for the Triangle and its exciting food scene. In 2016, Garret began running Motto in Durham, which, after a short and intense turnaround, was awarded 4 stars in the News & Observer, praising the creativity and execution of the menu.
They have always taken a keen interest in exploring barbecue throughout the many Southern states where they have lived. Neither of them is a native North Carolinian (though Garret and Eleanor were born in the "other" Carolina) but they all regard this state's barbecue tradition as the finest and most delicious. The recent closure of several legendary North Carolina barbecue establishments inspired them to start a new generation in the same tradition. Big Belly Que will employ the family's talent in cooking, from Garret's skill at smoking meat, fermenting and curing (as well as making the richest mac and cheese!), to Eleanor's careful hand at crafting delicious sweets and fluffy breads.
We see Big Belly Que is an adventure embarked upon by Chef Garret Fleming and his sister Eleanor Lacy. Eleanor moved with her family of 4 to Chapel Hill in 2012, and live a few blocks from Blue Dogwood Public Market, where Big Belly Que will reside alongside other local food businesses. After almost a decade of helming some of the most popular eateries in Washington DC, Chef Garret left the capital for the Triangle and its exciting food scene. In 2016, Garret began running Motto in Durham, which, after a short and intense turnaround, was awarded 4 stars in the News & Observer, praising the creativity and execution of the menu.
They have always taken a keen interest in exploring barbecue throughout the many Southern states where they have lived. Neither of them is a native North Carolinian (though Garret and Eleanor were born in the "other" Carolina) but they all regard this state's barbecue tradition as the finest and most delicious. The recent closure of several legendary North Carolina barbecue establishments inspired them to start a new generation in the same tradition. Big Belly Que will employ the family's talent in cooking, from Garret's skill at smoking meat, fermenting and curing (as well as making the richest mac and cheese!), to Eleanor's careful hand at crafting delicious sweets and fluffy breads.
