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.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year . . . 

2025 has been a huge personal challenge but with the kids by my side there is no obstacle we can’t overcome . . . and we’ve made sure we’ve had plenty of fun on the way.

I’ve been slacking off a little with the ‘U.K. BBQ scene’ lately and content creation . . . but behind the scenes I’ve been working on something honestly HUGE and within a month or two I’ll be able to share something that, well, is going to change the U.K BBQ game for sure!  I’m excited just thinking about it . . . 

I want to thank all those who’ve been checking in lately and the thousands and thousands of people who still rely on my Website and WhatsApp Community to help support their own BBQ journey . . . It still amazes me how many of you use what I’ve created.

2026 . . . Let’s do this!  It’s gonna be a wild ride!
Today marks one year since I relaunched the Smoke & Sear website — and honestly, I thought it wouldn’t survive.

With everyone jumping to AI for recipes and reviews, I genuinely expected my little BBQ site to fade away.

But you proved me wrong.

Massively wrong.

Here are 10 epic facts from the first 12 months:

🔥 Nearly 180,000 new people visited the site — enough to fill Wembley twice.

🔥 People from 100+ countries used the site this year.

🔥 The USA alone sent 51,000+ visitors.

🔥 Perfect Pulled Pork was read 32,947 times.

🔥 Ninja content smashed 100,000+ views across Woodfire & FlexFlame reviews.

🔥 Pages were loaded hundreds of thousands of times overall.

🔥 The UK BBQ Events 2025 page hit 7,200+ readers.

🔥 Brisket content pulled 13,000+ views… and I’ve only cooked TWO briskets in my entire life. 😂

🔥 Even the 404 page somehow got 8,406 views.

🔥 And my honest, unsponsored reviews were read over 92,000 times — real testing that people actually trust.

I can’t thank you enough for reading, cooking, sharing, messaging, and keeping this whole thing alive.

In a year where everyone said websites were dead . . . you showed me that real cooks, real stories, and real honesty still matter.

Here’s to year two — bigger, hotter, smokier, and even more ridiculous. 🔥❤️

www.smokeandsear.world

— Lee
Coffee-Infused Beef Short Ribs slathered in a bourbon & maple sauce that was so good I nearly licked the plate clean . . . twice.

Rich, sticky, smoky, sweet, boozy — proper grown-up BBQ that hits different.

🔥 The real star though? That sauce.

Here’s how you make it — trust me, you’ll wanna bookmark this one:

🧪 Bourbon & Maple BBQ Sauce

	•	160g Maple Syrup
	•	80g @woodfordreserve Bourbon
	•	60g Ketchup
	•	60g Brown Sugar
	•	4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
	•	4 tsp @norfolk_smoke_pit ‘Brew & Briskets’ Rub

Chuck it all in a pan, simmer it down, and let the magic happen. It’s sticky, boozy BBQ gold.

📸 Would I make these again? Absolutely.

⏪ Did I cook these exact ribs 4 years ago to the day? You bet I did.
1 year living next door to RAF Coningsby . . . and what a year it’s been.

Didn’t miss a single Typhoon display practice, caught every Red Arrows pass I could, and those Lancaster moments over the garden will always feel special.

Here’s a little montage of just some of the magic I’ve seen this year.

Can’t wait to see what 2026 brings. ✈️🔥
Not just cooked . . . this tomahawk was forged in fire.

Reverse-cooked low ‘n slow, then straight-up dirty seared right on the coals for that primal crust. Finished with a fat slice of cowboy butter — melted over the top with a chunk of red-hot charcoal.

Flavour? Savage.
Style? Full caveman.
Crust? Absolute filth.

👉 Full step-by-step recipe now live over on the site if you’re keen to give it a go.

www.smokeandsear.world
Too early for a Christmas-themed turkey cook? Maybe.

But with Thanksgiving just around the corner and festive planning in full swing . . . now feels like the perfect time to drop this belter.

Smoked, brined, and slathered in herby garlic butter – this wood-fired turkey’s an absolute showstopper.

Full cook on the Kamado Joe. Full flavour. Full-on festive vibes. 🎄🔥

🎥 Watch the reel
📌 Save it for the big day
🖱️ Full recipe’s up on the site now

#SmokeAndSear #ChristmasTurkey #BBQTurkey #KamadoJoe #SmokedTurkey #ThanksgivingFeast #FestiveBBQ #BBQSeason #BBQLife #TurkeyDoneRight

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