BBQ Classes
Not a Competition Cook? That’s Perfect. Learn from One.
Barbecue has become one of the fastest-growing cooking hobbies in North America. From backyard grillers to aspiring pitmasters, more people than ever want to master the craft of real barbecue.
These classes are designed for anyone who wants to cook better BBQ—whether your goal is to impress friends and family in the backyard or compete for a ribbon at your local contest.
Join Chris Marks of Three Little Pigs BBQ, an 8-time American Royal World Series of Barbecue Grand Champion, as he shares the same techniques, recipes, and strategies used to win championships.
Chris brings 25 years of BBQ teaching experience, having taught more than 575 BBQ classes across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. His classes combine real competition knowledge with practical backyard techniques anyone can use.
In these hands-on classes you will learn the fundamentals of trimming, seasoning, smoking, fire management, flavor layering, and finishing meats like a professional pitmaster.
Who Should Attend?
- Backyard grillers who want to take their BBQ skills to the next level
- Men and women who are tired of burnt, tough, dry, or flavorless barbecue
- BBQ enthusiasts who feel like they’ve hit a wall improving their cooking
- Anyone who wants to learn proven techniques used by a championship BBQ team
- Future pitmasters who want to become the hero of the neighborhood cookout
What You’ll Learn
- Meat selection and trimming techniques
- Rub and seasoning strategies
- Fire management and temperature control
- Smoking and grilling methods used in competition BBQ
- Flavor layering and finishing techniques
- Tips and secrets developed from 600+ BBQ awards
Class Locations
Classes are held throughout the year at top BBQ specialty stores across the country, giving students the opportunity to learn in a true barbecue environment.
Check the BBQ Class Calendar to find an event near you.
Private & Custom Training Available
In addition to scheduled classes, Chris Marks also offers:
- Private One-on-One BBQ Training
- Corporate Team-Building BBQ Events
- Restaurant Pitmaster Training
- Competition BBQ Coaching
After 25 years and over 575 classes taught worldwide, Chris continues to share the techniques that have helped thousands of students cook better barbecue.
Ready to Get Started?
Student’s Comment from BBQ Class
I can't thank you enough for openly sharing your knowledge at the recent BBQ class at the Heat Exchange. I had a great time learning about the ``science`` of great BBQ techniques. I really had no idea it could be that fun and easy. Before the class, I had been WAY overthinking this as you mentioned, all the while, not knowing why I was doing what. Your experience, knowledge and love of BBQ was very evident in the way you presented information at the class, it was both easy to understand and a complete joy to taste. I left the class both with a full brain of new BBQ knowledge and a full stomach to back it up! I can't wait to fire up the smoker and fire up some of my new-found techniques. Thanks again and already looking forward to your next class!Thanks for the Power Point!
