Chef Mike

24/08/2026

If you’ve been following the Chef Mike page for a while we appreciate you being here we’re getting ready to bring this page back to what you guys want to see and be much more consistent with it.

More recipes. More behind the scenes content. More from the kitchen. More of Chef Mike and the process behind what we do.

And while we’re getting things rolling again head over to the Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering page and check out our 4K Giveaway! We’re giving four people a $25 gift card.

Go show the restaurant page some love and get entered. There’s a lot more coming to both pages soon.

We hit 4,000 followers and we want to celebrate with FOUR of you!

We’re giving 4 people a $25 Mr. Clark’s gift card.

That’s 4 winners for 4K!

To enter:

• Follow our page
• Share this post
• Invite your friends to follow our page
• Tag who you’re bringing to Mr. Clark’s
• Comment DONE when you finish

Every share and invite helps us continue growing the support you’ve shown Mr. Clark’s has been incredible and we want to keep giving some of that support right back.

FOUR winners will be announced LIVE!

And don’t stop at 4K. Our 5K Giveaway will be even bigger. We’re already working on bringing other local businesses into it!

1203 Broadway
Joplin, MO
(417) 553-0130
MRCLARKSFOOD.COM

05/08/2026

If you’ve been meaning to come check us out this is a great week to do it.

We’re officially into Week Two and excited to be back serving the Four States. The response during opening week was incredible and we’re looking forward to building on it.

We’ll continue adding new specials, expanding our menu, and growing over time but our biggest focus will always be serving quality barbecue with consistent service every single day.

We’re open:

Wednesday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (or until sold out)

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until sold out)

If you stopped by during opening week thank you If you haven’t had the chance yet we’d love to have you this week!

1203 Broadway
Joplin, MO
(417) 553-0130
mrclarksfood.com

27/07/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re only two days away.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted the journey and continued supporting Mr. Clark’s through every stage there have been a lot of long days and a lot happening behind the scenes but the encouragement from this community has helped keep everything moving forward.

Opening week runs July 29th through August 1st. There will be BBQ specials, four chances to win free BBQ for a year, and a Grand Opening Party on Saturday, August 1st from 11 AM to 3 PM.

No purchase is necessary to enter the giveaway. QR codes will be available inside the restaurant along with additional ways to earn bonus entries during your visit.

Make sure you follow the Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering page and stay active there for updates, specials, announcements, giveaway details and everything happening during opening week.

Thank you again for believing in what this family has been building we can’t wait to finally welcome everyone in!

1203 Broadway
Joplin, MO

Joplin only two more days.

Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering officially opens Wednesday, July 29th.

Opening week runs July 29th through August 1st with BBQ specials and four chances to win FREE BBQ FOR A YEAR.

No purchase is necessary to enter.

To enter scan one of the QR codes located inside the restaurant and complete the entry form.

Bonus entries:

Dine in or carryout purchase
1 bonus entry

Check in on Facebook during your visit
1 bonus entry

Spend $50 or more during your visit
2 bonus entries

Our Grand Opening Party will be Saturday, August 1st from 11 AM to 3 PM.

The celebration will include:

Live DJ
Face painting
Balloon animals
Yard games
Hershey’s Ice Cream
Nessa’s Sweet Treats
Bright Futures backpack giveaway while supplies last
BBQ specials all week

Make sure you follow the Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering page and stay active with us for updates, specials, announcements, giveaway information and everything happening during opening week.

Share this post and tag the people you plan to bring with you!

1203 Broadway
Joplin, MO

Opening Wednesday, July 29th

Grand Opening Party
Saturday, August 1st
11 AM to 3 PM

21/07/2026

We officially reached 3,000 followers on the Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering page!

Thank you to everyone who helped us get there we’ll be going live tomorrow on the Mr. Clark’s page to announce multiple gift certificate winners.

Now we’re making one more push to reach 3,500 followers before our Grand Opening. If we hit that goal we’ll unlock one more big giveaway for an additional winner.

Head over to the Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering page. Make sure you’re following, invite your friends, and comment “Done” on the giveaway post.

There is a lot happening right now and even more content coming soon follow the page so you don’t miss the live announcement, grand opening updates, or what we have planned next!

We officially reached 3,000 followers!

Thank you to everyone who followed the page invited friends shared our posts and supported what our family is building.

To celebrate we decided to spread the giveaway across multiple winners we will be giving away Mr. Clark’s gift certificates to several people so more members of our community have a chance to enjoy some free food.

We will go live tomorrow to announce the winners.

But we’re not stopping here.

Our next goal is to reach 3,500 followers before our Grand Opening! If we reach 3,500 in time we will unlock one more larger giveaway for one additional winner.

To enter the 3,500 giveaway:

Follow Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering
Invite your friends and family to follow.

Comment “Done” after you have completed the steps.

Everyone who has already entered will remain entered for the next drawing.

Help us make one more big push before opening day thank you for continuing to support us we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!

17/07/2026

It’s almost time.

Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering will officially open July 29th and we’re getting ready to celebrate in a big way.

Our Grand Opening Party will take place Saturday August 1 from 11 AM to 3 PM. We’ll also be celebrating with an official ribbon cutting as we begin this next chapter.

There will be free food giveaways, BBQ specials, a live DJ, face painting, balloon animals, yard games, sweet treats, ice cream, and more!

Make sure you follow the Mr. Clark’s page so you don’t miss any announcements or updates leading up to opening week.

We’ve worked toward this moment for a long time and we can’t wait to celebrate with the community that helped us get here!

Don’t forget about our 3,000 Follower Giveaway!

With our Grand Opening getting closer now is a great time to make sure you’re entered in you’ll have a chance to win free food and other great prizes as we celebrate this next chapter for Mr. Clark’s!

Once we reach 3,000 followers we’ll announce the winners and reveal our next milestone.

To enter make sure you’re following the page invite your friends to follow and comment done.

Thank you to everyone who has followed, shared, recommended us, booked catering, and supported our family along the way.

Make sure you’re entered and stay tuned big things are coming!

18/06/2026

There has been so much happening behind the scenes lately and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead!

We’re getting closer to some big announcements for Mr. Clark’s and if you’ve been following the journey from the beginning now is a great time to make sure you’re following the page and staying connected.

We’ve got a lot of content coming soon more updates to share and some exciting things we’ve been working on that I think you’re going to love.

To everyone who has supported us through catering orders, pop ups, recommendations, messages, and simply believing in what we’re building thank you. It truly means more than you know.

We’re getting closer and I can’t wait to share what’s next with all of you.

Make sure you’re following Mr. Clark’s Barbecue & Catering so you don’t miss the upcoming announcements.

Big things are coming!

Don’t forget about our 3,000 Follower Giveaway!

With some exciting announcements getting closer and a lot happening behind the scenes this might be one of the best times to make sure you’re entered.

If you haven’t already, make sure you’ve followed the page, shared the giveaway post, and invited your friends and family to join us.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again we truly appreciate every person that has supported Mr. Clark’s through catering orders, pop ups, shares, recommendations, messages and encouragement along the way.

Big things are coming and we’re looking forward to sharing what’s next with all of you.

Good luck to everyone and thank you for being part of the journey!

20/05/2026

Thank you all for supporting and believing in what we are building!❤️

We know things have been a little quieter lately on the Mr. Clark’s page and honestly that’s because a lot has been happening behind the scenes.

This has never been something we wanted to rush just to say we opened we’ve been taking time to build something that truly represents our family, our passion for food, and the kind of experience we want people to have when they support Mr. Clark’s.

What started as a vision around great BBQ and catering has continued growing into something much bigger. We want this place to feel like more than just somewhere to grab food we want it to feel like community, family, consistency, and quality every single time someone walks through the door or books us for an event.

There’s been a lot of planning, improving, testing, preparing, and working behind the scenes to make sure when things fully open up they open the right way. We’ve been focused on building systems, improving operations, developing menu ideas, planning future specials, expanding catering opportunities, and creating something built to last long term here in Joplin.

No matter what comes our way we’re going to keep pushing forward and continue building this vision. Every business journey comes with challenges, delays, and obstacles, but we truly believe in what we’re creating and we’re more motivated than ever for what’s ahead.

We also want to genuinely thank every single person that has continued supporting us through all of this whether you’ve booked catering, came out to pop ups, shared our posts, recommended us to someone, sent encouraging messages, or simply followed along with the journey it all means more than you know. The support from this community has kept us motivated every step of the way!

We’re still here.
We’re still building.
And we’re getting closer every week.

Big things are coming for Mr. Clark’s and we can’t wait to bring everybody along for the journey!

1203 Broadway Joplin, MO
mrclarksfood.com
417-553-0130

05/05/2026

We’ve got a lot more coming your way soon.
More behind the scenes content, more media, and even some recipes we’re excited to share.

Stay tuned we’re just getting started!

We just want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone for the support it truly means a lot to us!

We’ve been getting a lot of work done behind the scenes and making real progress toward everything coming together we’ll have some progress photos to share with you all soon.

In the meantime we’re still actively taking catering orders. Whether you need box lunches, private event catering, or dinners we’d love to take care of you!

We’re also working on bringing weekly dinner packages to the community. If that’s something you’d be interested in drop a comment and let us know!

Feel free to reach out to us to get something set up!

📍 1203 Broadway, Joplin, MO 64801
📞 417-553-0130
🌐 mrclarksfood.com

04/05/2026

Man… today meant something special.

I had the honor of spending time with a group of graduating seniors at Joplin High School who have had to fight for every step to get here. These aren’t just students… these are overcomers. Every one of them carries a story of pushing through, getting back up, and refusing to quit.

Being able to sit with them, answer questions, and speak life into what’s ahead wasn’t something I take lightly. I didn’t come to impress them… I came to remind them that their past doesn’t disqualify them, it prepares them.

I told them this…
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to take the next step.
Stay consistent. Stay hungry. Stay grounded.

Your story still has chapters left to be written.

Proud of every one of you. The world better get ready… you’re just getting started. 💯