There is no exact historical record about the origin of barbecue in China, but Xuzhou is considered as one of the origins of barbecue in China because of its geographical location, historical culture and dietary characteristics. Xuzhou, located in the east of China, belongs to the Central Plains Cultural Zone in history, and it is a multi-ethnic and multicultural place at the junction of Shandong, Henan, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces. As a kind of delicious food, barbecue has existed since ancient times. Xuzhou barbecue can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, Xuzhou was a military town and a prosperous place of commerce. Barbecues were very popular in the army and the market. With the passage of time and regional influence, Xuzhou barbecue gradually evolved into a barbecue and became a business card of Xuzhou.

In addition to the historical background, Xuzhou barbecue is famous for its unique flavor and baking technology. Xuzhou barbecue takes local chicken and Qinhuai River carp as ingredients, and is grilled with charcoal fire and grill. The barbecue is tender and juicy with a unique taste. At the same time, the baking technology used in Xuzhou barbecue is also very particular. After years of development and improvement, a complete set of baking technology and parameters has been formed to ensure the consistency of baked food taste. Therefore, Xuzhou, as one of the origins of barbecue in China, has become the focus of many barbecue lovers because of its historical origin, geographical location and baking technology.