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The Men With The Pot Story

The Beginning of Men with the Pot

Men with the Pot is the brainchild of two passionate outdoorsmen from Northern Ireland. Our story began in 2019, when we were working at a hotel, chatting about our shared love for the outdoors and our dissatisfaction with our jobs. That day, the spark ignited, and we decided to create our own outdoor cooking channel. What started as a simple idea quickly grew into an extraordinary journey.

During the lockdowns, we found ourselves with ample time to dedicate to our new passion. Our unique approach to outdoor cooking resonated with many, and our social media accounts rapidly gained traction. By the end of our first year, we had amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, and the Men with the Pot community was born.

The Iconic Cleaver

One of the defining moments in our journey was the creation of our iconic cleaver. Designed in our backyard shed, Slawek sketched the cleaver’s shape onto a circular saw blade and meticulously cut it out with an angle grinder, honing it to a sharp edge. The handle was crafted from a piece of oak "borrowed" from the hotel where we had worked.

This cleaver became a symbol of our channel, gaining millions of views as we slapped chicken and cooked up a storm. Our unique creation caught the attention of The Cooking Guild, who initially proposed a standard collaboration. However, we insisted on only promoting a knife that we had created ourselves. Impressed by our commitment, The Cooking Guild offered to bring our iconic cleaver to mass production.

Less than a year into our social media journey, the MWTP X The Cooking Guild Special Edition Cleaver went on pre-order, smashing sales records on the very first day. Today, this iconic cleaver is in the hands of over 50,000 chefs and continues to grow in popularity. We are eternally grateful to everyone who supported us and purchased our products.

Growing the Men with the Pot Empire

Our journey didn't stop with the cleaver. We expanded our product line to include other premium knives and rubs, constantly innovating to meet the needs of our growing community. Today, the Men with the Pot army has swelled to over 10 million followers, making us the top outdoor cooking page across all social media platforms.

Our story is a testament to the power of passion, community, and creativity. We are incredibly thankful for the support and enthusiasm of our followers. Together, we cook wild and live free.

Join us on our adventure, and be a part of the Men with the Pot story.