The BBQ Trail: Boozin’ & BBQ’n Across America

 Join us for an interesting cooking class featuring regional styles of BBQ.  Before you start prepping your rubs and firing up your smoker, you need to know about some of our great country’s regional BBQ styles that characterize the unique barbecue found across the United States.

Okay, we know what you’re thinking….and while we KC locals are super proud of our own legendary BBQ, let’s keep an open mind and consider that there just might be other styles across the country that are equally as tasty – work with us here! The unique styles you’ll explore in tonight’s class are not only about the meat, but differences in cooking styles and methods, fuels used for the fire, and more.

You’re in for a real treat because you’ll learn from one of the best in the biz.  Bruce Campbell is an award-winning BBQ Pro (and boozy bartender) and has been teaching grilling and smoking classes at CCKC for many years, so you can bet your briquettes he knows a thing or two (or three!) about how it’s done. 

In our finger-lickin' BBQ journey, Bruce will feature dishes like Hawaiian Huli-Huli Chicken paired with Mai Tai’s, Memphis Dry Rub Ribs paired with Jack Daniels Apple Fizzes, Alabama Chicken & White Sauce Sandwich paired with Spiked Sweet Tea.....along with mouthwatering sides like Bourbon BBQ Beans and Bruce’s favorite Grilled Potato Salad.  Yes, you’ll get to taste them all! Duh.

Expect to take lots of notes in this fun and informative demo-only class.

Demonstration Class | Food & Cocktail Tasting 
Fri 1/7/22     6:30-9:00 p.m.

 NOTE:  Unless otherwise noted, each evening class fee includes one glass of beer/wine, with additional beverages available at a nominal cost. 

Mask Policy:We are committed to providing the highest degree of safety for our guests including compliance with all applicable governmental orders.  At this time, we recommend and encourage all people, regardless of vaccine status, wear a mask when indoors and not actively eating.

Our Flavorful Weekend Nights™ classes are just that, unique and tasty culinary experiences on weekend nights, most of which are hands-on! Movie, Schmovie... why not learn to cook with your friends, dates or your “luvva”? They are the perfect mix of culinary education and fun night out!

Offering serious educational curriculum dedicated to the art and science of grilling and smoking, our Midwest Barbecue Institute™ classes are taught by some of the finest BBQ instructors in the world….right here in Kansas City! Classes are offered on a continuing basis through the year with new topics and classes added continuously. Customized BBQ events are available too!  

Flavorful Weekend Nights™ & “Midwest Barbecue Institute™” are trademarks and service marks of The Culinary Center of Kansas City®.

Please be aware of our 3-day cancellation policy.