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4.7 (26 reviews)
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Tri-tip, smoked chicken, Hawaiian bread and smoked Brussels sprouts.
William M.

I have had the pleasure of experiencing the bbq yard both as a customer and as an invited guest of pit master Renea and here are my takeaways. Corporate bonding Event: From beginning to end, you are treated well and feel as part of the experience. Hands on from preparation, what cutlery to use, how to pick and prepare your meats, seasoning, and preparing your grill. Everyone is encouraged to take part in preparation and every safety precaution taken. No Burns! You are taught controlling your grill temperature as Pitmaster Renea meticulously watches over each attendee and interacts with questions about your experience and what you feel your weaknesses are grilling. After grilling and smoking we have a community feast and everyone laughed and talked about their favorite parts of the day. I still have clients ask about the next outting scheduled. Dinner Guest: The attention to detail is in every aspect of the evening. A great date night location. Great food and atmosphere. Relaxing homey venue with night lighting, smell of smoking meats and dinner by the pool.

Couldn't have asked for a better pit master teacher! Renea teaches with passion and care. She is patient and detailed in every step. Would highly recommend!!

I got to make tri tip!
Riley M.

On top of being a champion Pit Master, the owner Renea is an incredible host and a phenomenal teacher. I have attended several of her BBQ classes and keep bringing friends and family to each one. Wherever I travel I have to try BBQ, and this is THE BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD (honestly, my mouth is watering as I'm writing this thinking about when I can go back and have more). The best part is that she showed me how to make it! And don't be turned away if you're a vegetarian either because I have vegetarian friends who also love coming here because the classes involve several equally delicious sides, and even non-meat options like Veggie Meatballs! Her classes range in time depending on the dish, but there is always entertainment or something to do. Some meat might take an hour or so to smoke, but that time is then used to make the sides. So it's always timed perfectly with some appetizers to get you warmed up and drooling for the main event. Renea does a fantastic job of collaborating with other groups to create amazing events, on top of classes. She's hosted some non-profit events and very romantic date nights. Renea is a very humble owner as well. She loves winning competitions and bettering herself and she knows that the best way to do that is to get helpful feedback and improve from there. In her classes, she really wants to know honest opinions so she can know how to give her guests the best experience possible. I haven't even mentioned yet how beautiful her home is. As soon as you enter the front gate you'll be blown away by the path leading to the house. You might even see some of their horses. The classes are held in the back yard where there are plenty of smokers to learn about as well as a custom-built brick pizza oven. I will continue to attend every class possible and you should too. :)

Renea and Daniel taught us SO MUCH! They were super welcoming, friendly, and patient when teaching us their pizza making and BBQ techniques. What better way to learn?! And all while eating yummy appetizers. It was such a nice experience for my family and I. I can confidently say we would take another BBQ workshop in a heartbeat from Renea and Daniel. Best BBQ ribs and tri-tip we have ever had!

The BBQ Yard.

What an awesome experience and intimate setting. Vintage ranch style home on a acre beautiful grounds. Renea is a Pit master & bbq extraordinaire! Daniel her husband is so warm & hospitable! They're are a unique couple! This is a must if you've never been & want to learn about smoking & grilling. We'll be back.

Anne B.

My husband and I attended the tri-tip class. I loved the set up. The backyard was beautiful and it was cool to see the different types of smokers/equipment on site. The class is hands on and very informative. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. Our appetizers and tri-tip turned were fantastic. We couldn't eat it all. We definitely want to come back and try more classes.

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This is a class that everyone should take. If you are a pitmaster that needs help to win at a…read morecompetition, a backyard BBQcook that wants to impress friends and family with their newly acquired knowledge, a foodie that wants to know how good BBQ is made, or someone like me a KCBS certified BBQ judge that wants to better understand preparation of the meats to be a better judge. In this class you will learn everything you wanted to know about BBQ from selecting your meats, trimming the meat (fat, etc) rubs, injections, sauces, times and temperatures of cooking, different woods smokers etc. different regions and styles of BBQ. There is so much more. You learn to love yourself and others. No matter what part of the world we come from we are all the same. Food is one of the best ways to bring everyone together as one. Throughout the class, you get to sample different items. Save room for the huge spread served at lunch. The leftovers are evenly boxed up for everyone to take home. Included in the class is lifetime technical support if you have any questions. You also keep your apron, class book, graduation certificate, leftovers, and a bag of rub for your homework assignment. I highly recommend this class for all. Harry is a genuine person, down to earth, and a funny guy. You will learn so much, enjoy some great food, and have great memories.

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