About Larry "Duce" Raymond

Managing Partner and Culinary Director at SBR Events Group, home of Sweet Baby Ray's Catering, grew up in and around restaurant and catering businesses. He earned a 4-year degree from Kendall College; participated in opening of numerous restaurants during which time he honed a wide range of culinary skills.

KCBS Competition Cook & Certified Judge

In the last 10 years, as the leader of the Duce's Wild Competition BBQ Team, Duce has won over 70 local, regional and national awards. His specialties include Southern and Central American cuisine and, of course, barbecue– which he has perfected at such recognized events and venues as the Taste of Chicago, the Naperville Ribfest, and the Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs) rooftops.

"Barbecue Like a Boss"

Recently, through the widely recognized Sweet Baby Ray's Catering, Duce has begun to educate the masses on popular barbecue trends, techniques, and tricks of the trade on the popular weekly TikTok show, "Barbecue Like a Boss." In just over a year, Duce has managed to reach over 300K followers with his 60+ episodes of the show.