Hot Things BBQ School – Learn to Barbecue Better in Perth
, by Hot Things, 4 min reading time
From burnt snags to proper barbecue. A practical look at what makes a great BBQ class in Perth and how to cook better at home.
There are plenty of people who are happy to throw a snag on the barbie, murder a few onions, and cremate a couple of chops. To those people we say, “good on ya.” It’s your backyard, your barbecue, and you’re cooking — that's all good as far as we're concerned.
You might wonder why friends and family don’t seem overly excited when you hand them a plate full of burnt offerings… but perhaps they’re just hard to please.
Then there are the people who have tasted proper barbecue — food cooked low and slow, with real smoke, care, patience, and technique — and suddenly realise what they’ve been missing. Those are the people who tend to find their way to Hot Things BBQ School in Perth.
Real barbecue tastes better, digests better, and is much easier to cook than most people think. When it’s done properly, it gives you that warm glow that comes from turning out great food for yourself and the people you care about.
There’s also a growing group of people who’ve invested in better barbecues — pellet grills, gravity-fed charcoal smokers, ceramic kamados, and high-quality gas barbecues — and want to get the most from their barbecue in Perth’s outdoor lifestyle.
What Makes a Great Barbecue School Class in Perth?
At Hot Things BBQ School, we believe a great barbecue class is built around five core ideas.
1. Using the Right Types of Barbecues
Some barbecue schools in Western Australia focus only on one brand or one fuel. They teach you their way, and hope you can make it work at home.
A proper barbecue school in Perth should teach using the types of barbecues people actually own:
- Gas barbecues
- Pellet grills (set-and-forget smokers)
- Solid plate barbecues
- Kamado ceramic charcoal cookers
- Weber kettles
- Gravity-fed charcoal smokers
2. Instructors Who Are Real Pitmasters
Some barbecue classes are built around a single personality or someone who is simply a decent cook.
We believe barbecue classes should be taught by competition pitmasters — people who constantly sharpen their skills by competing, who understand fire control, smoke management, and meat science, and who genuinely enjoy teaching.
That’s why, at Hot Things BBQ School, classes are run by competition-winning pitmasters who not only cook great food, but genuinely love sharing their knowledge with others.
3. A Real Range of BBQ Classes
Not everyone wants to compete. Not everyone wants to cook brisket every weekend.
A proper barbecue school should offer a range of barbecue classes in Perth that cover:
- Beginner barbecue skills
- Steak and grilling techniques
- Low and slow smoking
- Introductory smoking techniques
- Charcoal and live-fire cooking
Some people want simple wins. Others want to chase the perfect smoke ring. A good barbecue school meets both.
4. Real Food Throughout the Class (Not Just a Photo Moment)
We’ve seen too many barbecue classes where students are fed tiny tastings all day, only to be shown a giant platter at the end for social media photos.
There’s an old Italian saying: hunger makes the best sauce.
At a good barbecue school, you taste properly cooked barbecue as it happens — when bark is forming, when fat is rendering, when smoke flavour is at its best.
That’s how people learn what real barbecue should taste like.
5. Class Sizes That Let You Learn
We’ve seen barbecue classes in Perth with 25 or more people in a single session. That’s too many.
Large classes turn into demonstrations. Smaller classes turn into learning experiences.
The ideal class size is between 10 and 17 people. That gives everyone a clear view, real access to the pitmasters, and enough time to ask questions.
What You Also Get at Hot Things BBQ School
Beyond the barbecues and the teaching, our Perth barbecue classes include:
- Complimentary premium beer and wine (BYO is welcome)
- A BBQ goodies bag to take home
- Practical recipes you can repeat at home
- Exclusive discounts at a leading Perth barbecue store
At Hot Things BBQ School, we don’t just show people how to cook on a barbecue — we help them understand fire, smoke, heat, meat, and timing.
That’s what turns average backyard cooks into confident barbecue people.
To see upcoming BBQ classes, meet the pitmasters, or learn more, visit:
https://hotthingsbbqschool.com/