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Generation Z Philanthropy with GiftAMeal Founder Andrew Glantz

GiftAMeal (@giftameal) founder Andrew Glantz set forth to bridge the gap between Gen Zers and millennials that wished to give back, and restaurants, who Glantz views as community pillars. Taking cues from companies like, Tom’s Shoes and Warby Parker, GiftAMeal adopted the “buy one get one free” model by allowing customers to scan a QR […]

MrBeast x Peters Pasta EGG-stravagant Team-Up for Charity

Peters Pasta and Mr Beast team up to pour 10,000 eggs for charity in a series of videos

MrBeast and our friend Ryan Peters of Peters Pasta teaming up for some EGG-cellent content is something we’ve been waiting to see happen. Here is a video of viral video star himself (@PetersPasta) talking with Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef (@ShawnPWalchef) about content collaborations and working on videos with YouTube Superstar Jimmy Donaldson, aka […]

Help Send Our Friend to NRA 2023

GoFundMe to help Dean LaBay get safely to NRA 2023 in Chicago

Dean LaBay is an impressive person who should absolutely be in attendance at the National Restaurant Association Show in 2023. But Dean needs help from us to make that happen. If you can give something to this GoFundMe campaign we set up to help, we would appreciate it. We are a community of LeaderShips and […]

Support Jake’s Projects Live Event at Cali BBQ

Jake's Projects Live Event Hosted at Cali BBQ in Spring Valley, California on Dec. 1, 2022

At the Jake’s Projects Live Event on Dec. 1, 2022 at Cali BBQ you can support an important San Diego charity and enjoy a great meal. When you order a Jake Palet’s Tri-Tip Cheesesteak Sandwich, $5 will go towards the Jake’s Projects Foundation. The Jake’s Projects x Cali BBQ 2022 fundraiser is emceed by hosts […]

Give Back to Help Orikhiv in Ukraine Defend Itself From Invasion

Building in Orikhiv, Ukraine after Russian attack in March 2022

You can help the town of Orikhiv in Ukraine protect itself from invasion by making a donation today. We have a close friend originally from Ukraine who now lives in San Diego who reached out and asked for help. A friend of hers in Orikhiv is currently volunteering to buy much-needed items for those fighting […]

Mental Health Awareness in the Hospitality Business | Cali BBQ + Weber Grills

Mental Health and Barbecue Industry interview with Shawn Walchef

Check in on friend today about their mental health and have the courage to ask deeper questions of those you love. As a business owner and father, I choose to share my mental health struggles through our Cali BBQ Media video content and audio podcast for multiple reasons. VIDEO CHAPTERS: [0:00] Intro to Mental Health […]

Memorial Day Murph Challenge Workout 2021 | Cali BBQ Official Host Location

Murph Challenge 2020 - Josh Palet - Cali BBQ Host Pull Ups with Kid

READY. SET. MURPH! The Murph Challenge co-founder Michael Sauers shared tips with us for conquering the intense Murph Challenge workout for Memorial Day. The Murph Challenge workout is: 1 Mile Run, 100 Pull-ups, 200 Push-ups, 300 Squats, and a 1 Mile Run. For an even greater challenge, you can do the workout in a 20lb weighted […]

The Spreading Kindness Campaign | Feeding Essential Workers in 2021

Spreading Kindness Campaign feeding essential workers at ICU units in San Diego. Find out how to donate in this article.

2020 is in the rearview, but the challenges presented by that tough year are still very much at hand. From the devastation of the coronavirus, to a country divided politically — and drained emotionally — we’re all still striving to get back to normal and prioritize positivity. With the shared burdens of 2020 and the […]

BBQ Santa Feeds Postal Workers in Random Act of Kindness

BBQ Santa Christmas Post Office Gratitude Video Cover

BBQ Santa dished up the gift of slow-smoked barbecue to local postal workers as a way to express gratitude for all that they do for the community. The Random Act of Kindness at the Eastlake, Chula Vista Post Office was inspired by my business coach and mentor David Meltzer who asked us to spread some […]