White's Ace Brand Ambassador
2026 World Barbecue Champion
Jordan Davis, the Smoking Pastor, was awarded “Barbecue Champion” in the 2026 World Food Championship Competition right here in Indianapolis. We’re proud to call him part of the White’s Ace family, and prouder still of his ministry that feeds those in need each week.
World Food Championships · Indiana State Fairgrounds · Oct 15–18, 2026
in the Ring of Fire Finale, after a 95.28 average through the first four rounds
Jordan advances to the World Food Championships Final Table next spring
Meet our BBQ Ambassador
Jordan Davis is a pastor and pitmaster from Carmel. For him, barbecue has always been more than a hobby. It’s a craft, a calling and a way to bring people together. “Barbecue is more than just a meal. It is a love language,” he says.
Jordan and his wife Kati, also a pastor, started the Smoking Pastor Project with a free food truck and a heart for service. Today it’s a growing nonprofit that helps families facing food insecurity get real, high-quality meals.
As our Brand Ambassador, Jordan shares his tips and favorite gear with White’s Ace customers, and you’ll find him at our stores for Meet & Eat events.
Faith · Food · Family
The Smoking Pastor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Carmel. Its mission is to bring dignity, nourishment and hope to our communities by providing high-quality, fully cooked, prepackaged protein to food pantries and outreach partners, “crafting smiles one bite at a time.”
Ready-to-heat smoked pulled pork, shredded chicken and brisket. It’s the item pantries are asked for most and receive least.
Pop-up events, Free Food Fridays, disaster relief sites and meals for first responders and community heroes.
Jordan’s sauces, rubs and merch help fund the mission. 100% of merch store proceeds go to the Project.
Current needs listed by the Project: a warehouse with a commercial kitchen, a transit delivery van and a blast chiller.
Why we partner with Jordan
Smoke like a champion
The pellets, wood, charcoal and pit tools Jordan reaches for, all in stock at White’s Ace.
Real wood chunks for charcoal grills, kamados and offsets
All-natural hardwood briquettes for low-and-slow cooks
Heat protection for moving hot grates and wrapping on the pit
Pink butcher paper for wrapping brisket the competition way
Shop buttons open acehardware.com with White’s Ace Carmel set as your store. Availability can change; call ahead or ask a Red Vest.
Follow Jordan
Cook-offs, Free Food Fridays and the road to the 2027 Final Table.
In-store events
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