Smoking Soul BBQ announces closure in West Orange

The food truck shared the news on its social media pages, noting the increased cost of doing business as the reasoning.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 10:54 a.m. October 11, 2024

West Orange Times & Observer
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Smoking Soul BBQ has announced its closure in the West Orange County area.

The food truck shared the news on its social media pages Friday, Oct. 11, noting the increased cost of doing business as the reasoning.

The business has grown over the last four years from a back-porch smoker scheduling pick-ups; to a 250-gallon, pull-behind smoker set up roadside on the weekends; to a completely custom, 32-foot full-kitchen trailer frequenting community festivals, local breweries and catering events across Central Florida.

The eatery's menu includes sandwiches, tacos and sides, such as fries, beans and corn salad.

"We're blessed and grateful for all the new friends and opportunities this adventure has given us and the memories that will stay with us forever," the owners, David and Jamie Betz, shared on Facebook.

The owners said they plan on keeping the big trailer for now for the occasional special event or Sunday pop-up in the future. They also are selling the food truck, as well as their new, smaller trailer.

For more information on Smoking Soul BBQ, call (407) 913-6203 or email [email protected].

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.