Person wearing black gloves and a blue jacket serving shredded meat from a styrofoam container at an outdoor food stall.
Black circular logo with white letter H at the top and bottom, and the words 'Hobson's Choice' and 'BBQ' in the center

Hobson's Choice BBQ is a Florida-based food truck dedicated to crafting authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. We specialize in traditional Southern flavors, using locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques to serve mouthwatering ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and classic sides. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal on the go or catering your next event, Hobson's Choice BBQ delivers quality and flavor with every bite.

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As Seen on Suncoast View!

Hobson’s Choice BBQ was featured twice on ABC Channel 7 Suncoast View with cooking demonstrations LIVE on air! Owner & Pitmaster, Kevin Hobson, has appeared on the program twice to showcase his delicious food, talk about his inspirations and process to viewers as well as feed the show’s hungry hosts! Click the links below to view the segments.

First Appearance
Second Appearance
Four people in a TV studio kitchen set preparing and serving barbecue food, with a news station logo on the desk.

Our Menu.

Meats

Close-up of grilled meat, including ribs, with visible charred edges and glaze.

Beef Brisket

Shredded cooked pork with barbecue sauce on a white plate.

Pulled Chicken

Cooked pork ribs with a dark, crispy exterior and pink interior, placed on parchment paper.

Pork Ribs

Shredded cooked meat, possibly pork or beef, on a white plate.

Pulled Pork

Sides

Macaroni & Cheese · Selection of Potato Chips

Sauces

Alabama White · Carolina Gold · Memphis Sweet

Our Gallery.

A circular wooden sign with a red pig silhouette and the words "Hobson's Choice" painted inside.
Four people in a kitchen studio, three women and one man, standing behind a table with food and kitchen items, with a large TV displaying the ABC 7 logo in front of them.
Shredded barbecue chicken on parchment paper
People gathered under a blue tent that reads 'HOBSON'S CHOICE BBQ', at an outdoor event with trees and white buildings in the background.
A man wearing a blue jacket and baseball cap, with a camera strap around his neck, at an outdoor event or fair, with other people and blue tents visible in the background.
Two aluminum trays filled with smoked barbecue pork ribs on a grill, with a black stone wall in the background.
People order food at Hobson's Choice BBQ stand at an outdoor market, with a grill and various barbecue items on display.
A woman in a turquoise tank top with a hairband and sunglasses at a food stand under a tan canopy, with a sign that reads 'Hobson's Choice Texas Inspired BBQ' and another sign hanging above with a pig logo and the words 'Hobson's Choice.'
Pulled pork in a large aluminum tray.
People at a BBQ food stand at an outdoor market under a blue canopy labeled 'HOBSON'S CHOICE BBQ.' Several palm trees and other market booths are visible in the background.
Two tacos filled with shredded meat, cheese, and chopped onions, garnished with lime wedges, placed on a paper tray on a wooden table near a body of water with buildings in the background.
People standing and ordering at a barbecue stall under a blue canopy tent labeled "HOBSON'S CHOICE BBQ." The scene is outdoors with a building, trees, and bushes in the background. There are several individuals, some interacting with staff and others
Pulled pork with mustard and barbecue sauce, served with shredded chicken topped with white sauce on a sheet of parchment paper.
Shredded barbecue chicken in a foil tray.
People gathered at an outdoor event under a blue tent labeled 'Hobson's Choice BBQ,' with food vendors and visitors in a sunny setting with palm trees and a traffic signal in the background.
Shredded pulled pork with melted cheese and shredded barbecue chicken with white sauce on a paper-lined tray.
Person wearing blue gloves shredding cooked barbeque chicken in a foil tray.
People standing in line at a BBQ food stand under a blue canopy labeled 'HOBSON'S CHOICE BBQ' at an outdoor event with palm trees in the background.
Two tacos filled with shredded meat, topped with cheese, onions, and salsa, with a lime wedge beside them, served in a paper tray on a black metal table.
Person wearing a black glove and a blue sleeve holding a foam takeout container with shredded meat inside.
Two trays of tacos on a black metal surface
A man working at a food stand under a blue tent with the word 'HOBSON'S' visible. The man is wearing a black cap, blue shirt, apron, and gloves, and is preparing food. Two women are interacting with a woman with a blue plaid shirt and a baseball cap,
A man wearing a hobson's choice BBQ cap, apron, and gloves at an outdoor barbecue stand holding a white foam plate with barbecue ribs. In the background, there are people and trays of cooked food under a canopy.
People ordering food at Hobson's Choice BBQ booth at an outdoor market, with grill and food items visible.

Contact.

Kevin Hobson
Owner & Pitmaster

HobsonsChoice1990@gmail.com
(941) 404-8415

Serving Sarasota County, Florida
+ Surrounding Areas