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Set charcoal, manage airflow and hold the temperature without chasing the dial.
Melbourne's BEST American BBQ Class Experience
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Hands-on American BBQ classes across Melbourne's south-east.
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The Smoke School difference
No prior experience required. Come learn with award-winning pitmasters.
Smoke School is for first-timers, backyard cooks and anyone tired of guessing at the barbecue.
You'll learn the repeatable methods behind clean fire, confident seasoning and properly cooked meat - then sit down and eat the results.
Build flavour
Understand seasoning, smoke and the cues that tell you when food is ready.
Cook confidently
Take home practical methods that work on common backyard barbecue gear.
Real people.
Real fire.
Every photograph below was taken at a Smoke School class. This is what the experience actually looks like: hands-on cooking, plenty of food and a class full of like-minded people having a bloody good time.
Your pitmaster
Ross Walker.
Real competition experience.
Award-winning competition pitmaster. More than 50 classes delivered across Melbourne.
Ross teaches barbecue the way people actually need to learn it: clearly, directly and without the gatekeeping. You'll understand why a method works - not just copy a recipe and hope.
Less watching.
More cooking.
Better barbecue.
Before you book
Everything you need to know.
Do I need barbecue experience?
No. Every format is beginner friendly, with enough depth for backyard cooks who want to sharpen their technique.
Is the class hands-on?
We suit all learning styles. Our class is as hands-on or as 'stand back and watch' as each person desires.
Do we eat during the class?
Absolutely. Food is cooked, discussed and tasted throughout the session, so arrive hungry.
Which class should I choose?
Choose the four-hour Smoke School class for the best-value complete experience, the five-hour American BBQ 101 class for more depth, or Friday Night Bites for a shorter social format. The available dates section always shows what you can book now.
Can I buy a class as a gift?
Yes. Grab a Golden Ticket gift voucher from our BBQ store: $199 for a 4-hour class or $249 for the 5-hour class. They choose the date that suits them, or pay the difference to upgrade to a different class.
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