Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company is an American restaurant chain based in Washington, D.C., primarily serving barbecued dishes. As of 2024, it has four locations in two states. The company also operates food trucks and provides catering. It is one of the most prominent barbecue chains on the East Coast.[1]
History
The first location was opened on December 1, 1990, in Glover Park, D.C., by John Snedden,[1] who had previously helped barbecue pigs for locals when he attended Washington and Lee University. He created the signature sauce in 1978 and named it Rocklands, after the farm where he lived.[2] Snedden moved to D.C. in 1983 and began a catering business in 1987.[3] In 1995, it opened its second location in Ballston, Virginia, which closed in 2007.[4]