About Ray Lampe
Ray Lampe was a chef.
Ray Lampe is a BBQ pitmaster, author and television personality known as "Dr. BBQ."
Career Lampe grew up in Chicago and worked in his family trucking business for 25 years before embarking on a culinary career. In the early 80s he began competing in BBQ cook-offs as an amateur. In 2000 he moved to Florida and became an outdoor cooking expert. In 2008 he was brought in as executive chef to revamp Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality restaurant in New York City. In June 2016, Lampe announced a restaurant partnership in Tampa Bay Times with Suzanne and Roger Perry who also own Datz, Dough, and Roux of Datz Restaurant Group. The restaurant is called Dr. BBQ and opened in St. Petersburg, Florida in the Edge District.
Television Lampe has been a judge in several television cooking programs including the World Food Championships, Tailgate Warriors With Guy Fieri and American Grilled. As a contestant he competed on the Food Network's Chopped.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Lampe?
American chef
When was Ray Lampe born?
Ray Lampe was born in Chicago.
What was Ray Lampe's occupation?
Ray Lampe was a chef.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Lampe. https://biography.guide/ray-lampe/
MLA: "Ray Lampe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-lampe/.
Chicago: "Ray Lampe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-lampe/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC