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Master the Art of the Grill
If you are a meat lover who fancies cooking steaks and roasts to absolute perfection on the BBQ, or if your previous attempts tend to look more charred than beautifully char-grilled, then our hands-on BBQ Meat Class is designed just for you. Learn the essential skills to cook your favourite meats flawlessly every single time. 🥩
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our expert Chefs with a cold beer or soft drink and a professional apron. Your chefs will outline the exciting skills you will master, discuss the format of the day, and introduce the mouth-watering menu.
Working as a group, you will dive into creating the first course after an interactive demonstration. Everyone gets involved in the preparation and barbecuing process! Once completed, you will sit down to savour your first delicious creations. Next, you will prepare fresh salads and sides to complement your meats before carving, serving, and enjoying the ultimate feast, paired with premium craft beer or wine. 🍻
Following your class, take the opportunity to browse through our extensive collection of BBQ accessories available to purchase. Discover everything from Fuego Rubs, which were featured in the class, to professional knives, sharpeners, hot plate liners, and more. Alternatively, explore some of the finest BBQ & Smoker deals in the country, brought to you by our trusted partners such as Oklahoma Joes, Broil King, Masterbuilt, Gasmate, and Komodo Joe. And as a bonus, every BBQ or smoker purchased will receive 50% off their next cooking class!
Experience Highlights
- Learn how to produce mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone meat every time you fire up the grill. 🔥
- Understand the crucial role of rubs, marinades, and perfect accompaniments.
- Sit back and enjoy all of your delicious culinary creations at the end of the class.
What’s Included?
- Friendly, professional instruction from a qualified chef.
- A refreshing beer or soft drink on arrival.
- All fresh ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Use of a professional apron for the session.
- A feast of your own sample creations at the end of the class.
What’s on the Menu?
- Tandoori Chicken: BBQ The Spice Tailor Tandoori Chicken with Kachumber wrapped in Paratha.
- Beef Sirloin: BBQ Bass Strait Beef Sirloin with Field Mushrooms and Porcini Butter.
- Greek Style Lamb: BBQ Greek Style Lamb with Fat Roasted Potato and Kale Salad.
Thank you for booking with BBQ School. We’re thrilled to be cooking up a storm with you soon!
As your class approaches, expect an automated reminder from us during the week leading up to your session. If you have any dietary requirements, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at least 7 days before your class date. Please note that charges of $12 per ingredient may apply, subject to availability, feasibility, and your dietary restrictions.
Should you encounter any scheduling conflicts, we kindly ask for a minimum of 7 days’ notice to reschedule your class. For more information and rescheduling options, please visit our FAQs & T&C’s page on the BBQ School website: FAQs & T&C’s Page Link.
Thanks again, and we’re eagerly anticipating seeing you at your class soon!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Once your experience has been confirmed, any changes are at the discretion of BBQ School and will be arranged according to the following policy:
Rescheduling
- Over 7 Days (168 hours before the class time) Notice: No charge for rescheduling your booking.
- 7 Days to 72 hours (before the class time) Notice: $50 per person for rescheduling your booking. A replacement person can attend.
- Within 48 Notice: Your ticket is forfeited, and you cannot reschedule your booking. A replacement person can attend.
- No-Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and are not entitled to a refund or to re-book. Participants are advised to make their insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Refunds
- Class fees are non-refundable.
- In other cases (Double booking at a venue, Total Fire Ban, Heatwave, Extreme Rain, Hazard), we reserve the right for personal and public safety to cancel or reschedule your class to avoid any dangers and ensure our experience can be conducted safely and authentically. We will notify you of the next available date.
Note
In rare instances where we don’t meet the minimum number of participants (of 12 participants) or circumstances like hazardous weather or other factors that make it unsuitable to run the class, we will contact you to reschedule for another date or offer the option to re-book.
Dietary Requirements
Participants can notify BBQ School at least 7 days to 72 hours before their scheduled class so that BBQ School can arrange alternative options for the booking. Please note that a $12 substitute ingredient fee, per ingredient, will apply for any significant dietary requirements, such as the provision of alternative proteins or meats. Whilst we endeavour to secure appropriate alternatives, there is no guarantee of an available alternative.
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The chefs were professional, entertaining & really love teaching their craft.
Thoroughly recommended!
The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was packed with flavour, and it was so rewarding getting to enjoy everything we'd cooked together at the end. It was a great mix of learning, eating, and having a genuinely fun experience.
I'd highly recommend this class to anyone who loves BBQ/smoking, wants to learn some new cooking skills, or is just looking for a unique and enjoyable night out. We'll definitely be back for another class!
A big hats off to Ben and the team for their passion, knowledge. They explained everything clearly and created a great atmosphere throughout the day.
I highly recommend BBQ School
If you’re looking for a day that delivers great food, great laughs, and knowledge you’ll actually use …. this is it. Chef Ben is world-class in every sense. His passion is infectious, his expertise is deep, and his ability to keep an entire group entertained while teaching at the highest level is a rare gift. Ted was a fantastic addition and the whole group had an absolute blast. We walked away feeling like we’d left a five-star restaurant and forgotten to pay the bill
Feeling guilty at how much we got for what we paid. Ben, please start charging what you’re truly worth. 🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩🤩
Huge credit to the chefs, Ben and Ted, whose passion, knowledge, and teaching style made the whole class both fun and easy to follow. You can really tell they love what they do, and they made everyone feel welcome regardless of experience level.
Also a special thank you to Tanisha for handling the booking process so smoothly and professionally. Everything was organised perfectly, which made the experience even better.
If you’re looking to improve your BBQ skills, learn from genuine professionals, and have a great time doing it, I’d highly recommend this place. Definitely worth it!
Key techniques like brining and marinading were barely covered, with most of the focus on rubs. For a smoking class, wood smoking was glossed over and done using pellets in $6,000+ commercial smokers, which didn’t translate well to typical home setups. We were also told the recipes differed from the guidebook, but didn’t receive the book until afterward, making it hard to follow along or make notes during the session.
The food and beer were good and the chefs were friendly, but smaller class sizes, more hands-on time, and clearer instruction would be needed to justify the price.
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After leaving this review, I was contacted by the BBQ School. While the initial phone call was polite, I was then emailed and asked to update my review to state that they are only the marketing and booking agency for the class. This is not disclosed anywhere on the website, where the class is presented as though BBQ School runs and operates it. I found it extremely frustrating that they attempted to distance themselves from the delivery of the course after the fact.
While the food was certainly delicious, we did not feel we actually learned much from the experience. The “cooking” is done as a group so you don’t get much hands on time. We cut a couple of tomatoes and potatoes, wrapped a piece of barramundi(already marinated) and cooked our own sirloin and that was it!
It was hard as a group to follow all the recipes as different stations were doing different things, rather than us all cooking the list of dishes individually. Perhaps the venue was not the best to accommodate this but I would have expected this to be the case, considering it was a “cooking class”. It means we may have missed out on tips the chef was showing another station while we cut our two tomatoes!
We did not learn much about rubs and marinades other than to add salt and use chimichurri. We just learned about two cuts of meat. There is a lot more to SA BBQ than that, surely! There was a big focus on their sponsors and using avocado oil and Murray River salt!
I don’t think the voucher is advertised to what you get and the ebook reflects that and so I’m sorry to say but I don’t think it was worth the $160.
Lastly, I would recommend a South American chef to teach more about cooking traditions of the country so as to give a greater variety of knowledge and a more authentic experience. The chefs on the day were certainly lovely, skilled and experienced but overall this course did not meet our expectations. Sorry.
If you're even remotely curious about mastering the grill or simply want to witness BBQ greatness up close—Chef John and Ted deliver a master class that’s equal parts education and sizzling entertainment.
From the moment the first flame was lit to the final bite of smoky perfection, the experience was flawless.
Short cut Ribs were delight.
👨🍳 Chef John is a culinary force of nature. His passion for BBQ is infectious, his techniques are refined yet approachable, and his ability to teach while keeping everyone engaged is next-level. Whether it was perfecting the reverse sear or explaining the magic behind his dry rub, he made sure everyone walked away with real, usable skills
🔥 Ted, the pit boss extraordinaire, brought a down-to-earth energy that made the class feel like a backyard cook-up with friends except everything was executed with professional finesse. His tips on managing heat, wood selection, and timing were absolute game changers
📝 What made it truly outstanding:
- Seamless blend of hands-on learning and expert demonstration
- High-quality ingredients and gear provided
- Welcoming, encouraging atmosphere for all experience levels
- Plenty of laughs, stories, and chances to ask questions
- Most importantly... the BBQ. Oh, the BBQ, Bourbon BBQ sauce wa top notch.
Every bite told a story of technique, patience, and passion. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a total newbie, you’ll leave this master class not just full but fired up to take your skills to the next level.
Big kudos to Chef John and Ted for making flames, smoke, and serious skill look effortless.
Highly recommend!
After watching the chef prepare a range of smoked meats, including the brisket, which was clearly the star of the show, we were each served a plate to sample the afternoon’s work. While others around me received decent portions, I was given a noticeably smaller serving. I’m not sure if it was a mistake or if the chef took a disliking to me, but it felt unfair.
There wasn’t much hands-on cooking, so I had expected the tasting to be a highlight. For $160, I certainly didn’t expect to leave needing to eat again once I got home.
I’m usually easygoing and easy to please, I rarely leave negative reviews but this experience genuinely left me disappointed.
Thank you for your response.
I appreciate the effort to provide context, but I stand by my experience. While I understand others may have had a positive time, the portion I received was significantly smaller than those around me, which left me feeling disappointed, especially given the cost and that this was a thoughtful gift from my wife.
I did purchase some of your BBQ rubs on the day and stayed engaged throughout, which reflects my genuine interest. However, with due respect, your response, particularly the statement that you are “confident” in the delivery of the session, does not acknowledge or validate my experience. Simply pointing to others’ enjoyment does not address the issue I raised, and your mention of guests being invited for seconds and even taking food home is the first I’ve heard of it. That detail only reinforces the sense that others had a noticeably different and more generous experience than I did.
I’m an easygoing person, generally supportive of small businesses, and I had hoped this feedback might be met with some openness. Unfortunately, your response has chosen to double down rather than engage with my experience, and that’s disappointing in itself.
Best regards, Daniel
Loved the bargains at the end too.. picked up a beautiful knife set and a bunk a rubs to start my own journey.
A perfect way to spend a corporate experience with our customers - Time to take up smoking !
Great location
Great value
Friendly staff
Would recommend
Whilst it was an enjoyable class, it wasn't as hands on as I was expecting. Everyone only cooked their own steaks, but all the other prep work was done by the chefs, with some (minimal) help from those attending the class. It would have also been a better experience if one of the chefs stayed near the BBQ when we were cooking the steaks to make sure we were looking out for the right things, and confirming we were doing it as they just taught.
The venue was not ideal as it was facilitated on the deck at the Indooroopilly Hotel. Therefore there was regular car and train noise which meant it was very hard to hear the instructors at times. It also meant we had to walk downstairs whenever we needed to use the bathroom.
Firstly, I expected the lesson to be held in a proper kitchen environment. Instead the course was held on the balcony of a pub with tables covered with plastic wrap. The balcony is opposite the train station and next to a main road so the location isn’t great when trying to listen to the chef.
The chef demonstrated how to make the dough, but we didn’t get a chance to try it ourselves, which was a major goal for most attendees. I understand the dough needs to ferment however the attendees should still practice until the consistency is correct.
During the course we ran out of pizza sauce and were forced to use bbq sauce instead. About half of the attendees had to use BBQ sauce for their pizzas, which is unacceptable for a masterclass session $140. 2 pizza ovens for 17 people was also not ideal.
I also expected to learn techniques on how to shape the pizza correctly and create a crust etc but none of this was really covered. Additionally, when it came time to put the pizzas in the oven, there was very little direction and more than half of the pizzas were burnt. I’m not sure if the chef was unfamiliar with the pizza ovens but there was no supervision to create a perfect pizza.
Overall, the experience was far below expectations, definitely not worth the cost. You will gain no knowledge on how to cook a pizza at home other than the basic process which can be found online.
After enjoying the Meat BBQ course, I dared to venture on
to the Seafood course. So glad I did. I will have to practice
and absorb all learnt before moving on to the Smoking courses.
A big thanks to Julian, Steph and our chef, Drew of Canberra.
Great fun, fresh food and great people. My kind regards, Phil
Morenna is very helpful with the enrolment process. I recommend any of the classes at Sydney Cooking School as a really fun evening out with delicious food to eat. There is always plenty of food and a glass of wine and at the end we sit down together to enjoy our creations. Try it and discover a great place in Sydney that gives you so much more than a nice meal, it actually allows you to recreate that meal at home for your loved ones.
Paul inspired us with his knowledge and experience and now we have more confidence to cook seafood on the BBQ.
Can't wait for summer to finally hit Sydney so we can blow out our friends' tastebuds and show off what we learnt!
I have had a love affair with the ocean and its produce all my life and I learnt some great new recipes and very good tips which will change the way I prepare and cook seafood in the future.
Thanks Paul and team and congratulations.
Maybe to try the meat bbq as they sure can't cook Seafood.
Can’t wait to do the Spanish paella & tapas course.
Thanks Paul and team for a great night.
Peter.
Cooking class with Brett
Great experience and a fun morning with loads of food and recipes. Also test your listening skills. A great Mexican experience and you eat your own cooking, grab the leftovers as take come treats.
Here is what we made today.
Tomatillo salsa with avocado
Tortillas
Pollo Borracho (Drunken chicken)
Mexican Rice Pila
Also provided details with additional pre made foods to make ends meet
Pulled Port
Finishing up with Strawberry & margaritas.
A very enjoyable day.
Thoroughly enjoyable . Will certainly do some more classes. Highly recommend. A very professional company.
Plenty of help along the way to ensure our success
The best lesson is the organisation and care it takes to prepare good food and the pleasure in sharing it
Essentially it came down to the fact they don't accomodate people who have disabilities or may need help unless you are prepared to pay for 2 spots - I understand this is their perogative amd the main issue I was lead to believe, is around a non-paying person taking the space that a paying customer could. I get this, they are a business and this makes sense. But what about looking at dates and offering for someone who needs support to attend a cooking session that is not full so that the helper is not taking the spot of a paying customer?
I asked why didn't they just say it wsn't possible from the beginning instead of wasting mine (and their own) time and was told 'we didn't want to say no'.
Overall very poor form - if you can't accomadate people with disabilities without needing to charge for a spot please just say this upfront please.
Instructor was pretty funny and we had a few laughs, but that’s not worth what we’re paying for, sorry! ????♀️

























