BBQ Cooking & Competing FUNdamentals Class
Calling all Backyard Cooks! Want to learn how to cook the best BBQ on your block? Ever dreamed of testing your skills in the competition ring but, don't know exactly what to do? Join the NEBS Class 'n Cook to learn key technique's and cooking methods from expert pitmasters. Then on Day #2, put your skills to the test by competing in a Judged BBQ contest against your classmates with live 1:1 coaching. **Equipment provided if needed.
Saturday March 29th 2025, 10:00am
BBQ Cooking Fundamentals and Competition Tips & Tricks
Day 1: Learn to cook ribs and chicken wings on several different types/styles of smokers. The class is taught by award-winning competition pitmasters, but geared toward backyard cooks that want to step up their game. Learn about the proper use of BBQ equipment, and how to leverage rubs, brines, and sauces to get the best from your barbecue. The class includes a delicious barbecue meal for lunch. See it, learn it, and eat it. After lunch you will put what you learned to work and prep for the cook on Day 2.
Sunday March 30th 2025, 10:00am
Live Fire! BBQ Contest.
Day 2: Things get real when you put your new found skills to the test with a ribs and chicken cooking competition. The contest follows the NEBS tailgate format with blind judging by certified BBQ Judges to evaluate your new skills. Cookers, general cooking equipment, meats, rubs, and sauces are provided. If you wish to improve your skills on your own cooker, you may bring your own. You will be paired with an experienced mentor/coach, you will compete to impress the judges and earn bragging rights as the NEBS 2025 Class 'n Cook Champions!
Champion will win a brand new:
Black Broil King Smoke 28-Inch Vertical Charcoal Smoker
Cost: $125 (includes a $20 coupon to join NEBS)
2025 C&C Student sign ups
Additional Info:
This event is intended for backyard cooks, not experienced cooks on the competition circuit. Persons that have participated in more than 3 or more NEBS contests, or KCBS Master Series events as a head cook or formal team member (contributing towards the preparation or cooking) are not eligible. Contact eljefe@nebs.org if you are unsure. This is an educational event and does not count towards NEBS TOY (Team of the Year) points or count as an event towards your "rookie" status in the future.