hey there.

You know that billow of smoke that emerges from a smoker when it fires up? It’s what makes Curtis Mills, Billow co-owner and Head Foodie, so excited to smoke delicious meats, veggies, and mac & cheese. And it’s what inspired the name for Billow RVA, where Curtis and his wife and co-owner, Doran McBride, are smokin’ good food.

co-owner Curtis Mills is seen in a black and white photo smiling with his arms crossed, standing in a doorway

Curtis Mills, Head Foodie

the family that own Billow is seen together smiling, they are a family of four

Doran McBride, Head of Operations
with Curtis and their kids,
Lucas and Hillary

In early spring of 2024, Doran decided to leave her 30-year career in IT to help Curtis, an elementary school music teacher, gifted musician, and talented cook to start the food business they’d always dreamed of.  Together, Curtis and Doran are having so much fun experimenting with menus, catering private parties, making and teaching others about sourdough bread, and learning all about the business. And when they’re not cooking, they love spending time with their kids Hillary and Lucas.

Specializing in smoked pulled pork and chicken, smoked mac & cheese, smoked meat tacos, smoked salsas, and sourdough bread, Billow is open for business! 

the B in the name Billow is seen with flames coming off the top of the letter