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Family Tradition and History
Sam Pike was born in Duplin County, North Carolina in 1921.Duplin County is located in the Eastern parts of North Carolina. Sam was one of thirteen children and was raised in a community of mostly farmers. As a young man he served in the US Army as a cook during WWII. He then returned back to the Eastern part of North Carolina and became a farmer.
The Family Recipe Is Perfected
Sam learned to barbeque pork over a pit in the ground using hot oak or hickory coals. This process would usually take from twelve to fourteen hours to fully cook the pig. During this time a sauce was constantly applied to the pig while it was cooking. His pork barbeque was constantly in demand and became a favorite entree for family gatherings and social events throughout his community.
Over the years Sam began to experiment with different ingredients for his sauces. After many years of adding too and taking away he arrived at what he referred to as the "family recipe", which he never shared with any other person outside the family. His barbeque and sauces were in constant demand and through the years was perfected. He passed this art, and it truly is an art, down to his children and to his grandsons. Few of them have preserved this art, but his grandson Shawn, has continued this family specialty and the tradition that has been appreciated now for "Three" generations. His grandfather would be proud today to be able to sit down to a plate of true "Eastern North Carolina Barbeque".
C&C Cooks For Hire, Inc. Continues The Tradition
 In 2002 after hearing the terrifying news that their son was diagnosed with cancer, Cowboy and Connie established C&C Cooks For Hire, Inc. mainly to raise additional monies to help offset medical expenses. Within just a few short months word had spread throughout the community of their special and unique recipes. While C&C Cooks For Hire, Inc. offers many other dishes other than barbeque this is still one of the most requested items on their menu.
Through the years they have catered for many different businesses, church groups, weddings and social events. Due to their dedication to great customer service and terrific foods C&C Cooks For Hire, Inc. continues to flourish today.
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