Welcome to the Smoke & Sear HUB – the place for everything BBQ that isn’t a recipe. Whether you’re hunting for the best BBQ spots in the UK, looking for honest gear reviews, checking out upcoming events, or just after some solid grilling advice, this is where it all lives.
Think of the HUB as a growing BBQ knowledge vault – a place to explore, learn, and stay connected with the UK BBQ scene. And since I’m always adding new stuff, there’ll always be something fresh to check out.
Scroll down, have a dig through, and find your next BBQ obsession.
UK BBQ Schools & Classes
Find BBQ schools, instructors and guest classes across the UK. Browse by county, explore what you can learn, and book directly with the organiser.
UK BBQ Creator Circle
Discover UK BBQ creators and find new accounts to follow. Explore their cooking, support their content, and give your ten Sparks to those you rate most.
UK BBQ WhatsApp Community
Join UK BBQ fans for a proper chat about cooking over fire. Swap recipes, share tips, show off your setup, and talk all things meat, smoke and barbecue.
UK BBQ Events
Explore UK BBQ events, demo cooks and open days in 2026. Find your next day out, meet fellow BBQ fans, pick up fresh ideas, and see the experts in action.
Honest BBQ Reviews
Explore honest reviews of BBQs, smokers and outdoor cooking gear. Find out what works, what falls short, and which bits of kit are worth spending money on.
Weekly UK BBQ News
Catch up with fresh UK BBQ news every Friday. Explore new kit, events, openings and collaborations, and find out what is happening across the BBQ scene.
BBQ Personality Quiz
Pitmaster or complete melt? Answer 26 questions, discover what kind of BBQ w**ker you are, then share your result and see how your mates measure up.
