Andrew Spears

A natural-born outdoorsman, the first place to look for young Andrew was always outside. He wanted to be fishing off the side of a boat or camping in the woods. Cooking by the campfire, surrounded by family and friends, Andrew loved the sense of home he got by cooking from scratch over an open flame.

Growing up, Andrew was surrounded by a proud military family. His grandfather, mother, uncles, aunts, and brother all served. Inspired by their dedication and hard work, Andrew joined the Canadian Royal Regiment at age 24.

When Andrew's mother Leslie bought Big T's, he wanted to be involved. He'd been working in food service on and off since he was about 16. But he wasn't prepared for the impact that Big T's would have on his life!

"From the moment I stepped into Big T's, I knew this was my calling. I was captured by the science behind the cooking process. It inspired me to work long hours to master the craft of mouth-watering BBQ, slowly smoked to perfection!"

Those years of education and practice have paid off. Under Master Pit Boss Andrew, Big T's BBQ has won numerous awards, including Best BBQ on a Bone at The Calgary Stampede and the Reader's Choice Award from the Calgary Herald from 2016 through 2022.