A Private Backyard BBQ, prepared onsite by James Beard Award Winning Chef, Rodney Scott

At age 11, Scott cooked his first pig on the site of his family's convenience store in the rural Pee Dee town of Hemingway. On homemade pits, whole hogs were cooked and the smoked meat sold one day a week to hungry crowds drawn by the tantalizing aromas.

Eventually, the barbecue operation became the family's main business and Scott took the helm. With a team of helpers, he sourced wood from trees neighbors and friends needed to clear from their property. He fired the wood for the smokers in 5-foot burn barrels made from scrap metal.

Accepting a 2010 invitation to prepare pig for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival was a turning point in his career and resulted in invitations to cook in places as far away as Belize and Australia.

Opening his own restaurant in Charleston in 2016 has widened the scope of Scott's influence on South Carolina's food scene and helped him snag the title "Chef of the Year" from Eater Charleston in 2017 and the 2018 James Beard Best Chef: Southeast.

Scott now shares his BBQ goodness beyond Charleston with locations in Alabama and Georgia and is a judge on Food Network's BBQ Brawl.

Rodney Scott will prepare food for 20 people in the comfort of your own backyard! You get to pick up to three sides. Cornbread, Sweet tea, and Lemonade will also be served! Space for a 10 x 18 foot trailer is required. BBQ will need to be scheduled in advance and may be subject to rescheduling due to Rodney's other obligations.

5 HUNTER - 5 DAY ARGENTINA - URUGUAY DOVE HUNT

The most prolific bird present in the Cordoba Province is referred to as the eared dove - named for the dark patch of feathers located on the side of the bird's upper cheek that has the appearance of an ear. The eared dove resembles the mourning dove that most American hunters are used to shooting - if placed side by side, these two species are difficult to tell apart. The eared dove thrives in the Cordoba region primarily due to the farming practices and the vast number of roost areas. Recent estimates indicate that over 50 million eared doves reside in the Cordoba Region - more than any other place in the World!

San Cono is MGW's primary lodging location in the Department of Soriano, Uruguay, located near the capital city of Mercedes. San Cono is located within a major dove roost with excellent wing shooting minutes from the lodge. This area of Uruguay is also known for its perdiz hunting during the months of June and July. If you are a fisherman and want to experience an excellent cast and blast, San Cono is the place for you during the warm months of the year (mid-October - mid-April) with a day of golden dorado followed by an unforgettable dove hunt. San Cono is located 4 1/2 hours from the Montevideo International Airport (MVD) or 2 hours from the Colonia Ferry Terminal.

San Cono is a rustic, clean, and comfortable lodge. Relax after the hunt at the wine cellar and cocktail area, or enjoy the covered and heated pool with a poolside bar. San Cono sits on a large parcel of land where you can get away from the everyday busy life and enjoy the wonders Uruguay offers.

Expires February 24, 2026