History

Who is Hecky Powell?

Most of you know that Hecky is the guy who owns Hecky's World Famous Barbecue in Evanston , Illinois - and that he produces some of the finest ribs, chicken and barbecue sauce in the Nation - Indeed, IT'S THE SAUCE!

But there is a lot more to know about Hecky!! He is something of a legend in Evanston , the town in which he, and his eight brothers and sisters, were raised.

His Creole mother comes from New Orleans , and Hecky grew up with those wonderful creole recipes which he now draws on for his barbecue business.