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Discover the ultimate BBQ cooking school in Canberra, where fire, flavour and connection come together. Led by Chef Scott, our hands-on barbecue masterclasses teach practical skills you can use at home while delivering a unique and memorable team building experience.
Whether you are an individual wanting to level up your grilling skills or a corporate team looking for an interactive group activity, our BBQ Cooking School offers structured, chef-led classes designed for all experience levels. You will learn essential techniques including temperature control, meat preparation, flavour layering, smoking methods and live-fire cooking, all in a relaxed, inclusive and supportive environment.
Our BBQ cooking classes in the ACT are ideal for:
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Corporate team building and staff connection days
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Leadership retreats and strategy sessions
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Social clubs and community groups
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Private group bookings
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Food lovers wanting to master the grill
Head Chef Scott Gooch
Six-time AHA award winner. Classically French trained. Devoted to the craft of American low and slow barbecue.
Chef Scott Gooch doesn’t just cook barbecue, he teaches it as a discipline.
With decades in professional kitchens and formal French culinary training, Scott understands flavour, temperature control and technique at a level few pitmasters do. He brings that precision to the fire, combining classical foundations with authentic smoke-driven methods to deliver barbecue that is both technically sound and deeply satisfying.
Scott’s approach to BBQ School is practical, generous and hands-on. He teaches the “why” behind the heat, how airflow changes flavour, why resting matters, when to sear and when to slow down. Participants leave not just having eaten well, but understanding fire, fuel and timing with confidence.
As a qualified nutritionist, Scott also balances indulgence with smart cooking principles, proving that bold flavour and thoughtful preparation can sit side by side.
Whether guiding first-time grillers or seasoned backyard cooks looking to level up, Scott creates an atmosphere that is relaxed, engaging and grounded in real expertise.
If you want to master the fundamentals, refine your technique and cook with confidence over fire, Chef Scott Gooch is the reason to book.