Grand Champion & Health Enthusiast
Sunny Moody, Moodswing BBQ & 2021 World Food Championship Steak Category Champion
A fierce competitor with multiple Grand and Reserve Grand Champion titles, she has earned top finishes across BBQ and grilling competitions nationwide. After overcoming a life-changing diagnosis of a brain and spinal malformation, along with MS, Sunny transformed her health—losing 80 pounds and becoming a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer. Now, she merges her passion for live fire cooking with her commitment to healthy eating, developing recipes that infuse bold flavors with wood, smoke, and spices. Alongside her husband Jeff, she leads Moodswing BBQ, a competitive team traveling the country with their four daughters, competing in KCBS, SCA, Memphis in May, and GBA events. Through brand partnerships, live demos, and social media, Sunny shares her love of BBQ, inspiring backyard cooks and seasoned pitmasters alike to embrace the art of live fire cooking.
