Christie Vanover is a champion pitmaster, Food Network personality and one of the most recognized names in the BBQ industry. With 1.8 million annual readers, a loyal social media following and a decade of competition credentials, Girls Can Grill reaches a passionate, engaged audience that trusts Christie’s recommendations — because she has earned that trust one cook at a time.
Her professional background is in public relations and strategic communications. She understands target demographics, brand identity and consistent messaging. She is also an award-winning writer, photographer and content producer.
If you’re looking for a partner who brings credibility, reach and genuine expertise to everything she touches, let’s talk.
Brand Ambassadorships
Long-term partnerships are where the real results happen. Christie’s brand ambassadorship program is fully customizable and built for brands that want sustained visibility with a highly targeted BBQ and grilling audience. Past and current partners include Ninja Kitchen, Cowboy Charcoal, Lodge Cast Iron, Thermoworks, Certified Angus Beef, Snake River Farms and many more.
Sponsored Content
Christie produces original sponsored content across GirlsCanGrill.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Content is always authentic, always on-brand and always grounded in real cooking expertise. Formats include recipe posts, cooking videos, product features, tutorials and more.
Competition Consulting and Event Organization
Christie has spent a decade inside the competitive BBQ world as a pitmaster, certified judge, event organizer and industry builder. She organizes BBQ Jackpot — the largest BBQ competition on the west coast — and cofounded the Live Fire Cooking Association. If your brand is looking to activate at a competition event, build a BBQ program or connect with the competition community, Christie knows this world from the inside out.
Recipe Development
Original recipes developed for specific seasons, cuisines, products or categories. Every recipe is tested, photographed and ready to perform.
Media Appearances and Demos
Christie is available for grilling demos, product demonstrations, speaking engagements and media appearances. She has appeared on local, national and international programs throughout her career and competed on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl. Visit the media page for examples.
Travel and Press Trips
Christie has traveled to all 50 states and 26 countries and is always ready to explore more. If you’re hosting a press trip or looking for representation at a conference or industry event, she would love to be involved.
Freelance Writing
Need great editorial content, recipes or photography for your website or social channels? Christie’s journalism background and food expertise make her a strong fit for brands that need quality content fast.
Ready to get started? Email me at info@girlscangrill.com to discuss the services and packages that work best for you. I look forward to working with you.
