The UK BBQ Map

Welcome to the UK BBQ Map!

I’ve been watching BBQ schools pop up all over the place lately—and that’s fantastic. Formal classes are an epic way to learn, packed with banter, hands-on experience, and lessons from people who’ve invested heavily in their passion. But let’s be real—BBQ doesn’t always need to be so structured.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of talented BBQ lovers out there, cooking up a storm in their back gardens, who would be more than happy to share what they know, cook alongside you, and help others level up their BBQ game—whether that’s in your garden or theirs.

So What’s This Map About?

  • Find & Connect – Whether you’re looking for a formal BBQ school, a casual meet-up, or someone local to bounce ideas off, this is the place.
  • List Yourself – Got BBQ knowledge to share? Add yourself to the map and let others find you.
  • You’re in Control – You manage your own listing. I just approve it to keep out the spam—after that, it’s all yours.

I’m just the geek who makes shit like this work—this is your map, built for everyone who loves BBQ, from the pros to the backyard heroes.

So, whether you’re running a BBQ school, grilling in your garden, or just keen to cook with others—get yourself on the map, connect, and let’s keep the UK BBQ community growing!

Privacy Note:

You do not have to give your exact address—that would be crazy. Some of us have expensive kit in the garden, and privacy matters. When adding your location, just drop a pin anywhere in your town or city—it doesn’t need to be precise. The goal is for people to find you, not your front door!

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How to Add Yourself to the UK BBQ Map

Want to join the UK BBQ Map? Here’s how to get yourself listed in just a few steps:

1. Register for an Account

  • Click the “+ Add Location” button in the top right corner of the map.
  • Enter your Username, Email, and Location to register.
  • Check your inbox for an email with a link to set your password.
  • Once that’s done, your account is ready.

2. Add Your BBQ Spot

  • Log in to your account and go back to the map page.
  • Click “+ Add Location” again—now that you’re logged in, you’ll be taken to the form.
  • Fill out your details, upload photos, and describe your BBQ setup.
  • Click “Add me to the BBQ Map.”

That’s it. I’ll check for spam, and once approved, your listing will be live for everyone to see.

3. Editing Your Listing

  • Log in to your account.
  • Click on your own listing on the map.
  • Click the PEN / EDIT icon, make your changes, then hit “Add me to the BBQ Map” again.

You’re in control—update or delete your listing whenever you like. I just built the thing. Now go get yourself on the map.

🔥 WE’RE LIVE 🔥

www.fourge.uk

It’s official.

FOURGE is live.

From four lads with an idea . . . 
To a registered company.
Rubs crafted and manufactured.
Merch designed.
Festivals booked.
Foundations built.

And this is only the beginning.

On the site right now:

🔥 Our story
🔥 Events (with a sneak peek menu)
🔥 The Journal
🔥 The Shop — our first rub collection, merch and a couple of bundles to get you started

But make no mistake . . . 

We’re already working on a serious range of products behind the scenes.

Every order fuels Pass The Flame.
Every step pushes UK BBQ forward.

Go have a look.
Back it if you believe in it.

United by Flame.
Andy, Ben, Liam & Lee

#Fourge #UnitedByFlame #UKBBQ
For the past few days I’ve been glued to the forecast like some obsessed weather nerd . . . 

Low cloud.
Wind.
Rain.
Cancelled. Cancelled. Cancelled.

But today . . . blue skies 😎

Being half term, I grabbed my two youngest and headed straight for the fence line with cautious optimism . . . 

And boom 💥

First display @raf_typhoondisplayteam practice of the season, and it did NOT disappoint.

Huge moment seeing DRAGON01 tear up the Lincolnshire sky 🔥

Flight Lieutenant Tom Nation absolutely sending it.

Some things are just worth the wait.

✈️🇬🇧

#TyphoonDisplayTeam #RAF #DRAGON01 #HalfTermWin
47 today . . . Perfect excuse to chuck a rack of ribs on and get stuck in for a cheeky little birthday treat.

Back in 2024 Ninja flew me out to Nashville for the US launch of the FlexFlame, and it’s only just properly landed here in the UK. So today wasn’t about polished content — it was about getting familiar with it again and making sure everything’s running sweet.

After all . . . I did build it myself 😅

Meaty spare ribs from @thecateringbutcher coated in @harry_js_bbq Smoky Cola rub. Couple of hours in the smoke, wrapped in butter, sugar and honey, then finished off with a sticky glaze.

All while standing out there in the snow of all things ❄️🔥

Disclaimer:  The FlexFlame was sent to me by @ninjakitchenuk and I’ll be creating some official content with it very soon.
🔥 The 2026 UK BBQ Events Calendar is Heating Up! 🔥

The calendar’s been live for a few weeks now – but I’ve just dropped a bunch of cracking new events in there… and let me tell ya, BBQ season is looking like it’s kicking off with a bang in March! 💥🔥

From epic meat-ups to demo days and smoke-filled festivals – there’s already a solid lineup to get your tongs twitching.

🗓️ Free interactive calendar
📱 Subscribe straight to your phone
📍 Find it in The Smoke & Sear HUB
💡 Maps, tickets, details, it’s all there

I’m adding events as fast as they’re announced – or when you lot shout about ’em. So let me know what you’re buzzing for… or tag someone running an event I’ve missed.

👇 Which BBQ event are YOU most hyped for this year?
🔥 Drop it in the comments
♻️ Repost to help this reach more of the BBQ fam
📬 Let’s make this the go-to calendar for UK BBQ in 2026

Let’s grow the scene together. More smoke, more fire, more community. 🔥🇬🇧

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You’ll have seen @fourge.bbq pop up yesterday.

I wanted to take a moment to explain what that means for me — and for Smoke & Sear.

Smoke & Sear didn’t start as a plan or a brand. It started when I invested in my first smoker and fell headfirst into outdoor cooking. Along the way, I discovered a growing, supportive BBQ community on Instagram — people sharing knowledge, encouraging each other, and genuinely wanting to see the UK BBQ scene grow.

I loved it.

From that point on, Smoke & Sear became my way of giving something back. Sharing what I was learning, being honest about the wins and the mistakes, testing gear, highlighting good people, and doing my small bit to help grow UK BBQ in a positive way.

That’s never changed.

Smoke & Sear is still me. Still community-first. Still about learning, sharing, and supporting where I can.

But being one person, there’s only so much reach you can have on your own.

Being part of @fourge.bbq opens that up.

FOURGE is a separate venture built with three mates — bigger in scope, broader in ambition, and built to do things I simply couldn’t do solo. Cooking at events, building products, creating experiences, and pushing UK BBQ forward in a different way.

What matters most to me is that the values stay the same.
Supporting the community. Sharing knowledge. Bringing people together over fire and food.

Smoke & Sear continues exactly as it is.

FOURGE is the next chapter alongside it.

I’m genuinely excited about what’s coming — and if you’ve ever backed what I’ve been building here, I’d love your support over at @fourge.bbq too.

Let’s see how far we can take this 🔥

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