American BBQ Class Melbourne – BBQ 101 with Firehouse Barbecue
Want to cook competition-quality American BBQ in your own backyard? This hands-on five-hour BBQ class takes you from zero to confident pitmaster — covering every stage of the cook from prep and seasoning, right through smoking, wrapping, resting, and eating.
Led by award-winning competition pitmaster and class host Ross Walker of Firehouse Barbecue, every technique is broken down into clear, repeatable steps so you can nail it again at home — on any smoker.
What to Expect
You'll prep, season, smoke, wrap, rest and eat a huge range of amazing meats — hands-on the entire time. No passive watching. Real fires, real smoke, real food.
What You'll Learn
- 🔥 How different smokers work — and which suits your budget and backyard
- 🔥 Building and managing clean, steady fires for consistent low and slow cooks
- 🔥 Seasoning, rubs and prep techniques that build deep flavour before the meat hits the smoke
- 🔥 Wrapping, pushing through the stall, and why resting is non-negotiable
- 🔥 Reading temperatures and managing timing across a long cook
- 🔥 How to repeat every technique confidently at home, whatever equipment you own
Smokers You'll Cook On
- Green Mountain Grills pellet smoker
- Hark offset smoker
- Big Green Egg kamado
- Weber kettle
- Nexgrill flat top
- Charcoal spits
- ...and more
What's Included
- ✅ All meat provided
- ✅ All equipment and smokers on site
- ✅ Expert guidance throughout the full five hours
- ✅ You eat everything you cook
Just bring yourself and an appetite.
The Menu
- ✅ Wagyu Brisket
- ✅ Pork Ribs
- ✅ Carolina Pulled Pork
- ✅ Chicken + Lamb Gyros
- ✅ Reverse-Seared Steaks
- ✅ Pork Belly Lollipops
- ✅ Home-Cured Bacon
- ✅ Lamb Skewers
Your Instructor
Ross Walker — Firehouse Barbecue
Ross is an experienced competition circuit BBQ'er and seasoned class host with a talent for making complex techniques genuinely accessible. His step-by-step approach means you leave with real, repeatable skills — not just a great meal and a good memory.
Class Details
- 📍 Where: Hark Enterprises, 19 Cyber Loop, Dandenong South VIC 3175
- 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (approx. 5 hours)
- 👥 Format: Hands-on, small group
- 🎯 Skill level: Beginner-friendly — no experience needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any BBQ experience?
None at all. This class is designed for beginners and backyard cooks who want to level up. Ross breaks everything down from scratch.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself. All meat, equipment, and smokers are provided on the day.
Is food included?
Yes — you eat everything you cook. Expect to leave very full.
How many people are in each class?
Classes are kept small so everyone gets hands-on time with the smokers and direct access to Ross throughout the day.
Is this a good gift?
Absolutely. If you're buying for someone else, get in touch and we'll sort out the details.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to move you to another date.
Cancellation Policy
- Sometimes classes need to be moved or cancelled. If that happens, we'll let you know straight away.
- If the session is shifted to a new date, your booking will roll over automatically.
- If a class is fully cancelled, you'll receive a full refund. In rare situations outside our control, a $25 admin fee may apply.
- If you need to withdraw, please notify us more than 14 business days before the class and we'll provide a full credit to use at another session.
- Withdrawals made inside 14 business days of the class are non-refundable and cannot be credited.
- No-shows on the day: no refund or credit can be provided.
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