Phil Tolliver's passion for BBQ has been lifelong. He will tell you that he has had "a passion for BBQ as long as I can remember." Phil and Jenn Tolliver opened Smokehouse 52 BBQ in downtown
Chelsea, Michigan in February 2013.
Growing up on a hog farm in Stockbridge, Michigan taught Phil many life lessons that have impacted his vision for Smokehouse 52 BBQ. Hard work and patience were just a few of those lessons. As his passion for BBQ continued to call, Phil reached out to the best there is: Mike "The Legend" Mills of the 17th St. BBQ.
Phil traveled south to work alongside Mike and learn his secrets and techniques to creating championship BBQ. When he returned home, Phil started to build Smokehouse 52 BBQ on Main Street in Chelsea, combining his lessons from the farm with those he learned from Mills.
We Are Pit Masters
We've learned from the best and are proud to say we have mastered the art.
Southern Hospitality
You will feel right at home here, our establishment is cut from true passion for serving others.
A Long History
We come from farm country and know what it takes to work hard and make something great.