Tony Ramirez

About

BBQ pit master and social media personality whose TFTI platform stands for "Thanks for the Invite" BBQ. Creator of the FYR line of live-fire grills, BBQ sauce, and hot sauces, he has also amassed an audience of over 1.7 million followers on his tfti.bbq TikTok account, where he has shared clips of his countless recipes and culinary endeavors.

Before Fame

Entirely self-taught, he first learned to BBQ by watching videos on YouTube and episodes of The Food Network reality series BBQ Pitmasters. He began his social media journey in 2021, initially intending only to document personal BBQ photos and videos, but his unexpected viral fame led him to begin cooking and creating content fulltime.

Trivia

He was named Ambassador of the Year by Char-Griller in the year 2023. That same year, he joined forces with fellow pit masters and culinary enthusiasts to help launch EMBER TV - a new streaming platform dedicated entirely to BBQ content, including shows, tutorials, and live streams.

Family Life

His mother is Cajun French, and his father is from the Philippines. He has stated that he wishes to pay tribute to both of their heritage with his cooking. He is also a father of 2 children himself.

Associated With

His FYR grill earned praise from fellow BBQ pit master Steven Raichlen, who predicted that the dynamic invention would "revolutionize the live-fire cooking industry."