Gator Pit

Specialties

Affordable Custom-​made Barbecue Pits, Grills, Smokers, Tailgating Barbecue Grills and Smokers, Mobile, Catering & Concession Trailer BBQ Pits — Backyard and Commercial BBQ Pits

History

Established in 1996.

While pursuing various careers and designing barbeque pits, I quickly realized that my only true passion was in barbeque pit design and manufacturing. In 1996, with much thought and planning, I decided to open my own custom pit shop entitled GATOR PIT. Staying true to my native State of Louisiana and because one of my most unique and popular pit designs attach on the back of trucks for TAIL-​GATING barbeque, is how the name was originated.

The design and quality of my pits has been recognized by newspapers, magazines, television, and numerous BBQ websites worldwide. I have been interviewed and articles published by Texas Monthly Magazine and many other BBQ related newspapers, magazines, and websites such as The Houston Chronicle, National Barbecue News, Full Throttle Magazine, and many others. Gator Pit was voted Top Ten «Coolest BBQ Pits» in the United States and abroad. Gator Pit was interviewed and aired on television by Food TV.

Meet the Business Owner

Ritch R.

Business Owner

A native of Sunset, Louisiana, my dream of being an entrepreneur started early. I have always enjoyed welding, fabrication, and design. As a high school student, I focused a lot of time on becoming a skilled welder and fabricator. I spent 4 years in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. I designed and manufactured my first barbeque pit at the young age of 14.

After graduating from high school, I joined the Army Reserves. While in the Reserves, I attended and graduated from Fort Leonardwood, Missouri Engineering School. I later completed my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. While pursuing various careers and designing barbeque pits, I quickly realized that my only true passion was in barbeque pit design and manufacturing.