Upscale Barbecue.
Served with Excellence.
Barbecue stand and catering across Mid-Michigan.
About the Chef
I’m Charles Millington, the cook behind Char BBQ. Cooking has always been more than a skill for me. It is a way to connect with people through food that is made with care and intention. What started as a love for making good food grew into a commitment to doing it the right way, every time.
Every dish is cooked with attention to heat, timing, and technique. Recipes are a starting point, but real flavor comes from technique and restraint, doing simple things well rather than overcomplicating the food. I focus on consistency, balance, and letting ingredients speak for themselves.
Char BBQ is built on that approach. Food cooked from scratch, served with pride, and meant to be remembered long after the meal is over.
What Char BBQ Offers
A regular barbecue stand serving smoked meats and scratch-made sides in Eaton Rapids, beginning May 2026.
Barbecue catering for private events, community gatherings, and special occasions throughout Mid-Michigan.
Catering
Barbecue Stand
Simple food, cooked with intention.
"Char BBQ prepared a special item (Chicago style Italian beef) for a Rotary Club fundraiser, serving nearly 200 people. The beef sandwiches were fantastic; the service was great and the communication with us was impeccable. We always knew what was going on at every stage of the process. What more can you ask for? ... good food, good service and no surprises. We'd work with Char BBQ any time." - Bill D.
"We got the Lemon Oregano Finishing Salt and it was amazing. So delicious!!! Will definitely be buying more of this stuff." - Maddy K.
"We had the Italian Beef sandwiches at the Urban Air Festival yesterday and it was truly so amazing. Highly recommend!" - Heather N.
"Everything of Char BBQ’s I’ve tried has been amazing! The brisket is always perfection, and the experimentation of seasonings is spot on. 10/10 recommend." - Karen O.