Smoke School Sunday - American BBQ 101 Classes Melbourne
Smoke School
American BBQ 101, by Firehouse Barbecue
A hands-on five hour masterclass in competition quality American BBQ, covering every stage from prep and seasoning through smoking, wrapping, resting and eating. Led by award winning pitmaster Ross Walker of Firehouse Barbecue, hosted at the Hark BBQ site in Dandenong South.
What's Included
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 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 at home, whatever equipment you own
Smokers You'll Cook On
The Menu
Your Instructor
Ross Walker β Firehouse Barbecue
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.
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 and direct access to Ross throughout the day.
Is this a good gift?
Absolutely. 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
- If a class is moved, your booking rolls over automatically.
- If fully cancelled, you'll receive a full refund. In rare circumstances outside our control, a $25 admin fee may apply.
- Withdrawals made more than 14 business days before the class receive a full credit for another session.
- Withdrawals inside 14 business days are non-refundable and cannot be credited.
- No-shows on the day: no refund or credit can be provided.
Key Features
Event Details β’ Duration: 5 hours β’ Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm β’ Location: Dandenong South, VIC β’ Format: Hands-on, small-group BBQ masterclass β’ Skill level: Suitable for beginners to experienced BBQ enthusiasts β’ Instructor: Ross Walker, Firehouse Barbecue What's Included β’ All meat provided β’ All equipment and smokers provided β’ Expert instruction throughout the day β’ Cook and eat everything prepared during the class β’ Hands-on access to multiple BBQ and smoker types What You'll Learn β’ Fire management and temperature control β’ Smoker selection and setup β’ Meat preparation and seasoning techniques β’ Wrapping, resting and timing methods β’ Low and slow barbecue fundamentals β’ Competition-inspired cooking techniques