Bees Knees BBQ brings a taste of Texas to Hazleton with the help of the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator
Hazleton welcomes a new addition to its culinary landscape as Bees Knees BBQ joins the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator. Founded by Lesley and Bob Cauley, Bees Knees BBQ brings the authentic flavors of Texas-style barbecue to the heart of Pennsylvania.
Lesley and Bob Cauley, both Hazleton natives, have always shared a passion for bringing people together through food. They’ve also always been interested in being business owners, but until recently, they didn’t know where to start. Fortunately, through the encouragement of friends and family, they realized the potential to express their creativity through food. Enter Bees Knees BBQ.
Bees Knees BBQ officially launched its delicious venture in May 2023, with the Cauleys realizing a long-held dream of sharing their passion for barbecue with the world. Bob's decade-long journey mastering the art of barbecue started as a backyard hobby and evolved into a full-fledged obsession. "Bob has been doing BBQ for over a decade now," shares Lesley. "It started as just a hobby, messing around in the yard, but grew into an obsession to master the craft and learn the science behind the how and why of making the meat."
Members of The Hazleton Innovation Collaborative (THInC): CAN DO, Inc., the CAN BE Innovation Center, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq., and the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University (Wilkes University SBDC), will be hosting an in-person seminar, “The First Step Express: How to Start and Finance Your Business,” on Tuesday, October 16, at 6 PM at the Hazleton LaunchBox located at 13 West Broad Street.