The BBQ School runs hands-on classes on Wine Country Drive at Pokolbin, covering American smoking, southern low-and-slow, seafood, South American and Middle Eastern grilling, and pizza making. Beer and BBQ and Beer and Smoke classes pair the cooking with something to drink. Each runs to its own price and start time.
Classes are booked individually through the school's own calendar rather than dropped in on, so pick a date and a style before you plan a day around it. The shop sells smokers, charcoal, rubs and sauces if you want to take the habit home. It suits anyone in the group who would rather cook than tour, and pairs with a stay nearby, since the classes eat up a good part of a day.
At this attraction
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What’s on offer
- American Smoking BBQ Class
Priced per class at booking.
- Southern BBQ Low & Slow Masterclass
Priced per class at booking.
- Seafood BBQ
Priced per class at booking.
- South American BBQ
Priced per class at booking.
- Middle Eastern BBQ
Priced per class at booking.
- Beer & BBQ
Priced per class at booking.
- Beer & Smoke
Priced per class at booking.
- Pizza Making Masterclass
Priced per class at booking.
Getting here & good to know
The BBQ School is at 1 532 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, in Hunter Valley.
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Details last checked 2026-08-09.