Smoke School

🔥 SMOKE SCHOOL IS BACK AT THE STAMFORD INN (ROWVILLE, VIC) 🔥

Want to cook authentic American BBQ in your own backyard? Smoke School is the perfect hands-on 4-hour BBQ class experience simplified into practical, repeatable methods you can recreate at home.

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Led by award-winning competition pitmaster and American BBQ Educator, Ross Walker, this class covers every stage of the cook from trimming, seasoning and fire management through to smoking, moisture retention techniques, resting and serving.

MENU:

✅ Sticky Pork Belly
✅ Picanha on the Spit
✅ Teriyaki Wings
✅ Lamb Ribs
✅ Pulled Pork Sliders
✅ Wagyu Brisket
✅ Thai Scallops
✅ Lamb Sausages

Menu may vary slightly depending on seasonal produce and product availability.

The smokers: Weber Kettles, Drum Smokers and Bullet Smokers. Each versatile and highly accessible setups perfect for backyard cooks getting started in low ‘n’ slow BBQ.

Learn about the BEST accessories to make BBQ'ing that little bit easier.

We have a fully stocked store (with exclusive pricing) offering:

✅ Middle Kingdom Rubs & Seasonings
✅ Sauces & Glazes
✅ Black Nitrile Gloves
✅ Offset Plates / Kones
✅ Stainless Chimneys
✅ Burger Smashers
✅ Steak Weights
✅ Instant Read Thermometers
✅ Heat Proof Gloves

This is a fully interactive class with real fires, real smoke and real cooking. Designed for every learning style, participants can get involved as much as they want or if they prefer, stand back sippin' beers from the bar. 

🔥 Gain experience on a range of smokers and figure out what suits your home set up the best
🔥 Learn the art of fire control and temperature management
🔥 Build flavour with competition-style techniques
🔥 Learn timing, wrapping and resting
🔥 Master the art of smoked meats with confidence
🔥 Leave with practical skills you can repeat at home

Drinks available throughout the class at bar prices and first round is on us!

Your Host - Ross Walker

Ross is your American BBQ Educator with a resume to back it up:

✅ 10+ year award winning competition of the Australian and USA competition BBQ circuit with multiple 1st place winnings;
✅ Delivered 50+ BBQ classes across Melbourne
✅ Owner of Middle Kingdom Rubs & Seasonings
✅ Owner of Turnout Customs (merch experts!)

Ross is recognised for making American style low 'n' slow barbecue approachable for everyday backyard cooks. His practical, step-by-step teaching style focuses on realistic, repeatable and easy to apply at home techniques, with no prior experience required!

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 21 business days before the class and we'll provide a full credit to use at another session.
• Withdrawals made inside 21 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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Information collected may include your name, contact details, booking information and any dietary or accessibility requirements you choose to provide.

Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and will not be used for unrelated purposes without your consent, unless otherwise required or authorised by law.