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Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
  • Michael C

    I grew up in the South where BBQ isn't just something you do, but a way of life. I always loved the food, but wasn't the person who cooked. All of that changed when I was living in Memphis, TN. I began to expand my grilling from the basics of burgers, hot dogs, steaks, etc, to more slow-smoking meats like boston butts, ribs, chickens, turkeys, etc. It took some time, but after a few years I started entering competitions where I was often in the top 10. I moved to Louisiana a few years ago, and while the BBQ isn't the same as it was in Memphis, Louisiana has great flavors to include and take the food to the next level.

    I have cooked with almost every style of grill or smoker out there. Each has its benefits, but my current setup is a pellet smoker. I like the ease of use in managing my kids, as well as sneaking out to play golf while I smoke a brisket!

    I've helped 1,222 people find the right product - I'd love to help you too!
    43 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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    CategoryGrill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert
    Customers helped1,222
    Favorite BBQ sauce or rubRendezvous Barbecue Sauce Hot
    Favorite grill foodBoston butt (pulled pork)
    Favorite beerSweetwater 420
    Current locationHouston
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    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Michael C
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert
    I've helped 1,222 people find the right product - I'd love to help you too!
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    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Marlayna
    Michael was amazing!
    Michael was super knowledgeable and helpful with my endless questions. He put together a wonderful package of products that checked all of my needs. He made buying a bbq feel like a fun day with my friend shopping for a new handbag or jewelry. That’s the highest praise I can give. 😁 My husband is going to love his Father’s Day gift. I could not be happier with my service.
    Verified Review | Submitted on May 3, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Amy
    The best!!!
    I explained my old grill that my ex took. Michael was attentive and heard everything I wanted and my price range. We got it, set it up and our brisket was the best I've ever made. The grill is the perfect size (I was worried it would be small) he knew what he was talking about for sure!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Apr 24, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Ryan's experience with Michael
    Expert was excellent. He was very responsive and knowledgeable -- greatly appreciated. The website itself I have a few critiques. First, either the items exposed to the consumer or the tags on the items are inaccurate. I was looking for a Camp Chef 36in grill cover and couldn't find one by looking at the whole stock of Camp Chef brand grill covers, but my expert was able to add one to my cart when I asked. I feel even though I greatly appreciate the expert interaction, I should be able to find and add compatible accessories on my own. Which is actually a great segway to my next critique. The expert recommended me a few grills, but I wanted to see what accessories were available with those selections and basically had to do a "from scratch" search on curated to find them. It would have greatly improved my shopping experience if I was able to see or search for all compatible accessories from the curated selection's details page or something.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 11, 2022
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Melanie
    Great customer service
    He gave me the best options for what I want and my budget. He knew the quality of the brands and recommended one he has a similar model of because he uses it and it works great for him!
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 14, 2022
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Zack
    Zack's experience with Michael
    Michael was very professional and quick. Offered informed opinions with clarity and humor. I’m very glad I went with Curated and lucky to have been paired with Michael.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 25, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Tyler
    This guy is super knowledgeable
    He gave me great recommendations and was able to find me exactly what I was looking for in my price range! Will definitely be coming back for more
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 16, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Larry
    Larry's experience with Michael
    Michael made this easy for me. I was clueless about which grill to buy and thanks to him I feel confident I got the right grill for me.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Apr 25, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: David
    David's experience with Michael
    Great information and assistance with getting recommendations. Helped narrow my search and conduct my own assessment before deciding on which grill to buy.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 29, 2023
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Arlan
    Arlan's experience with Michael
    Michael C. Was amazing! He is everything his reviews say he is. Super knowledgeable and very helpful. NY Curated experiment was seamless and a excellent experience.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 3, 2022
    Grill & Outdoor Kitchen Expert Michael C
    Expert: Michael C
    Reviewer: Kevin
    Kevin's experience with Michael
    Michael was incredibly knowledgeable about pellet grill and lead me to an excellent choice.
    Verified Review | Submitted on Mar 20, 2023
    Michael C
    5.0 from 43 reviews
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