
Steve Blake
Pit-master
Bio
Steve served for 23 years in the army, starting life in telecommunications. After spending 4 years training recruits, Steve’s career direction changed and he became an army photographer.
Steve travelled the world, photographing the army, from training to frontline operations in Afghan. Steve also held the coveted spot of ceremonial photographer to HM The Queen and The Household Division in London, alongside many other high profile and interesting roles across defence.
Steve has always had a passion for cooking and since leaving the army, Steve has invested heavily in an outdoor kitchen, tonnes of cooking gear and has spent time further honing his skills.
Steve is a brand ambassador for Thuros, Smoke and Flame and BBQ Gourmet and can be seen, regularly, at Socal BBQ shop, either spending his wages or cooking at demos (Big Green Egg & Traeger Day).
If you’re at Sizzlefest later in the year, you’ll also see Steve cooking on the Big Green Egg stand for the second year!
Follow Steve on Instagram @Combat.Kitchen

Paul Atkinson
Chief of staff/ Pit-master
Hi, I’m Paul, the pitmaster behind Soall BBQ Catering. When I’m not serving up slow-smoked meats and signature sauces, I work full-time as a Paramedic—so you could say I’m no stranger to high-pressure situations!
BBQ has been a passion of mine for years, especially sweet flavor profiles with just the right amount of mild heat. I believe in food that brings people together, and nothing does that quite like tender brisket or juicy pulled pork fresh off the smoker.
Outside of work and the grill, I stay active with running, skiing, and weightlifting—anything that keeps me moving and motivated.
Thanks for stopping by. I’d love to bring the flavour to your next event!

Kye Munday
Chef
Hi I’m Kye. I joined the army in march 2024 as a chef I met Kieron at worthy down when he asked me to join his business Soall smoke & flame. I have a passion for cooking and enhancing flavours into my food. I love to make people happy and bring them all together with this amazing smoked food, besides cooking I love to play football and go running to keep myself fit and ready for anything that comes at me. My goal is to compete in a true Texas BBQ competition in the foreseeable future. Hope to see you all at the next event.

Kieron Soall
Chef/ CEO
I started Soall Smoke and Flame to help showcase my passion in cooking, my passion sits around open fire cooking my skills are refined through the British Army catering school, as an culinary chef my skills are regularly tested by some of the nations best chefs. I allow my food to speak for itself, with the basics done right i am able to bring the restaurant experience to the fire pit. All of my food is designed by me and tailored around you. Im always looking for more inspiration! My team is a very hard working and customer driven team, without them my business would be nothing. A great work space, Great food, Great people a true blessing.
Want to join this team? see our ‘work for us’ page.