FIREHOUSE BARBECUE PRESENTS
Melbourne's Best BBQ Class
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.
American BBQ Class Melbourne – BBQ 101 with 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.
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 — 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.
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