About Us

Established in 2020, Up N Smoke Southern BBQ brings you an unforgettable taste of true Southern hospitality.

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About Us

About The Pit Master Nate Price — Up N Smoke Southern BBQ

At the heart of our story is Pit Master Nate Price — A proud ATLien born and raised in Georgia. Growing up surrounded by the rich culture of Southern barbecue, Nate found his passion for food early, starting as a teenager at Waffle House, where he fell in love with serving great food to good people.

That love only grew stronger. Over the years, Nate dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft—smoking meats for family gatherings, friends, catering events, and mobile food ventures. After decades of honing his skills and delivering mouthwatering BBQ, Nate is proud to share his signature Southern flavor with the world through Up N Smoke.

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Our Mission

We’re here to shake up the Northwoods with real Southern soul—BBQ done right, from scratch, with wood hauled straight from Georgia and recipes passed down through generations. This is where grit meets grace, where everyone’s welcome, and where the food, music, and hospitality hit you like a Southern summer storm.

Our Vision

To become the go-to destination for authentic, unforgettable BBQ—where passion for smoked perfection meets warm hospitality. We strive to create a welcoming space that brings together families, friends, and food lovers, all while honoring tradition, embracing innovation, and supporting our local community. Our commitment to professionalism drives every aspect of our business, from food quality to customer service, while our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equality for all — staff, guests, and partners alike. As we grow, we aim to set the standard for excellence in BBQ, both on the plate and in the experience we deliver.

Our Recognition

Up N Smoke Southern BBQ is proud to be celebrated on Restaurantji, where we’ve earned rave reviews for our authentic Southern BBQ and excellent service. Our loyal customers consistently rank us among the best in the region, and their feedback fuels our passion to keep serving up great food.

What We Do

Born In The U.P. Inspired By The South. Created With Comfort In Mind.

Cutting Edge Wood

Any bbq enthusiast understands the importance of cooking with a quality wood. Ensuring the southern flavor is present in every bite, we teamed up with cutting edge wood originating in georgia. Notes of hickory and hints of pecan are cooked into each creation through our process of smoking the food to perfection, always on site.

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Lane Georgia Peaches

I bet you can guess where we get our peaches from…that’s right, georgia. It would be a crime for them to be from anywhere else. We make the trek all the way down to ensure the southern peach flavor is in every bite of our peach cobbler.

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Homemade Sweet Tea

A southern meal just isn’t right without some sweet tea to wash it down with. Our fresh homemade sweet tea is sure to have you feeling like you are relaxing in the georgia plains. We also have fresh squeezed lemonade to quench your thirst, or even better yet, get wild and go with an arnie palmer.

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Bake Superior Bread – Ironwood, Mi Royal Bakery – Mercer, Wi

Is there anything better than fresh baked bread? Our friends just down the street at bake superior bread dialed up a butter top farmhouse loaf that will make you weak in the knees. Our friends at royal bakery down in mercer, wi make the most amazing buns that make for a heavenly pairing with our sandwiches.

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Whitney Creek Farm

Our chickens come from whitney creek farm just south of ironwood, michigan. Their chickens roam in fresh pasture every day getting a varied, natural diet that you can taste in every bite.

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