Derrick Riches is a well-respected barbecue and grilling journalist, outdoor cooking expert, and industry consultant. He is best known for his influential site on About.com between 1997–2017. As one of the most popular destinations for outdoor cooking information, he has answered thousands of questions, authored hundreds of articles, and explored barbecue in its broadest definition. He traveled the world, grilled on almost every conceivable type of cooking equipment, taught classes, and judged the best barbecue in the world. In 2017, he founded a new informational resource at derrickriches.com, branded BGDR. His work remains prominent, particularly in his thought-provoking articles, engaging videos, and notoriously honest product reviews. Derrick has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, BBC, The Washington Post, and numerous books. He has served as a spokesperson for the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association and regularly appears on industry-related podcasts, webcasts, and radio programs. Derrick currently resides in Austin, Texas.
