Family operated since 2020
Born From Family. Built Around the Smoke.
What began with good food, encouragement from family and friends, and a food truck has grown into a Hampton restaurant, catering operation, and community food business.
Two styles on one menu: hickory smoked meats, and the comforting Sunday soul food you grew up on. J Hood is best known for the Dirty Ribs.
The cook
Jarrell Hood
Jarrell is the founder, owner, and primary cook and pitmaster. Before the business, he worked as a mechanic—but cooking was always one of his strengths. As family and friends kept responding to his smoked meats and seasonings, an opportunity started to take shape.
The operation
Sabrina Granger
Sabrina manages much of the business side—from scheduling, catering inquiries, invoices, purchasing, marketing, and staffing coordination to customer communication and event scheduling.
Still family
Bringing people together through slow-smoked barbecue and soul food.
Sabrina's sons have worked alongside the business for years, helping with customer service, food preparation, events, and food truck operations. The jobs may change, but family remains at the center.
We Smoke All Night.
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