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SoCal BBQ School
TRAEGER BBQ MASTERCLASS
TRAEGER BBQ MASTERCLASS
TRAEGER BBQ MASTERCLASS
Saturday 13 June. Traeger Texas style cooking with Sean Davis. Cook breakfast, grill lunch, smoke sides, sear mains all on a Traeger Grill! Learn how to master the craft of...
Kadai BBQ Fire Bowls
Indian Kadai fire bowls are the ultimate combination of BBQ and firepit in one. With over 70 award-winning accessories, a Kadai fire pit is one of the most versatile fire pits on the market, able to cook almost anything.
Handmade in India by family workshops, these BBQ Fire Pits crafted from recycled oil drums are both beautiful and functional. Complete with High and Low stands; they effortlessly convert from a BBQ to a firepit.
Each piece is meticulously crafted with hand-cut metal plates riveted in the traditional way for unmatched strength and durability.
Brand news: Gozney
The new Gozney Arc Lite. Arc Lite delivers chef-level performance and award-winning design in a compact, lightweight form made for any space, from balconies to backyards and rooftop gatherings. Unmistakably Gozney, it captures the power, control, and beauty of our flagship pizza ovens, reimagined for effortless everyday cooking.
From unboxing to first fire in minutes, Arc Lite hits 500°C through its signature lateral flame for perfectly cooked 12-inch pizza and flame-finished dishes.
Engineered for lasting performance, Arc Lite redefines what compact live fire can do, transforming every cook into an experience worth sharing.
Sizzlefest 2026 BBQ chef stories
MATTY'S BBQ CHOP SHOP
Matty O’Brien is the founder and head chef behind Matty’s BBQ Chop Shop, a home-based BBQ events company based in Penarth, Wales. With 20 years of cooking experience, Matty draws inspiration from his travels as a musician and his love for diverse culinary traditions. His BBQ offerings blend flavoUrs and techniques from various cultures, resulting in a unique fusion that he describes as a “Chop Shop” approach.
What started as a monthly takeaway Matty has forged his way into the fine dining world and has started a smoke and fire school that is usually booked up months in advance.
2026 Texas Barbecue Highlight
INTERSTELLAR BBQ
Owner/Pitmaster: John Bates
Interstellar BBQ operates quietly. They may have a strip mall exterior but John Bates gives it Global recognition with every bite. And a Michelin Star doesn’t award by accident, and it doesn’t stick without discipline. John Bates runs this place like a head football coach who expects execution with no excuses.
Here, technique and consistently lead the way which of course includes good fire management. With the experience of John Bates, the menu isn’t chasing attention or precision. It’s delivering it everyday.
