A beloved vegan barbecue restaurant in Salt Lake City, UT, Blatch’s Backyard BBQ, recently suffered a devastating fire that left the chef with serious injuries and the restaurant destroyed. Despite this setback, the team is determined not to give up and is on a mission to rebuild. They have set up a GoFundMe to raise funds for rebuilding the kitchen, purchasing new equipment, and restoring the innovative spot that brings people together with delicious vegan barbecue.

Established by chef Christopher Blatchford during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blatch’s Backyard BBQ quickly became a popular vegan hot spot in Utah. Serving up plant-based meats and classic barbecue flavors, the restaurant had garnered a loyal following. Now, with the community rallying behind them, Blatch’s Backyard BBQ is aiming to rise stronger than ever from the ashes of the fire, with the restaurateur expressing gratitude for the support received so far.