Barbecue class near you

Book a barbecue class

Booking a barbecue class means learning to grill from a pro, from a basic seminar to a smoker class. At konfetti you'll currently find 154 barbecue classes at 55 barbecue schools across Germany and Austria, rated 4.88 starsn from 89 reviews. Most classes last about 4 hours and end with a shared meal.

What barbecue classes are available?

• Barbecue class for beginners: The basics of grill types and grill zones, with a starter, a main course and a dessert from the grill, for example the barbecue fundamentals class by konfetti Klassiker in Recklinghausen, Dresden, Trier or Salzburg from €149.
• Gas grill seminar: Basic and Steak Advanced seminars at Santos Grillschule in Hamburg with a 5 to 6 course grill menu from €119.
• Burger grilling class: Make the bun, patty and sauce yourself, for example at Bergische Grillakademie in Solingen from €109.
• Asian, oriental and Mediterranean grilling class: World cuisines from the grill in Solingen, the Asian class costs from €119 including drinks.
• Fish and seafood grilling class: Grill salmon, prawns and sea bream properly, also in Solingen.
• Vegetarian barbecue class: Vegetables, seitan and meat alternatives on the grate, for example in Solingen.
• Smoker class: Smoking on a Monolith grill in Hamburg from €135 or a steak and smoker class in Weimar from €150.
• Open-fire and winter grilling: Grilling directly in the embers at Grillviertel in Upper Bavaria from €125 or a winter BBQ with a campfire by Cool-Tours in Stuttgart from €39.

How does a barbecue class work?

1. Introduction: The grill master explains grill types, grill zones, and direct and indirect grilling.
2. Ingredient know-how: You learn how to prepare, season and marinate meat, fish and vegetables.
3. Hands-on at the grill: Under guidance, you grill a starter, a main course and a dessert yourself.
4. Shared meal: Everyone tastes all the dishes together.
5. Q&A: The grill master answers your questions and shares tips for home.

The price usually includes ingredients, grilling equipment and guidance from the grill master. Drinks are included depending on the class, for example in the Solingen classes. Some providers add a grilling apron or digital recipes.

How much do barbecue classes cost?

The barbecue classes cost between 39,00 € and 249,00 € and usually last around 59 minutes to 8 hours, depending on the experience you choose. You'll find all further details directly in the individual event descriptions.

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Key facts about our partners

• konfetti Klassiker: The fundamentals class with a pro chef runs in many cities in Germany and Austria, lasts 4 hours and is rated 4.8 stars.
• Bergische Grillakademie: The classes take place in a country-house villa in Solingen, last 4 hours and include all drinks. You get to know gas grills, smokers and kettle grills.
• Santos Grillschule: The seminars at the Hamburg grill shop include a 5 to 6 course menu, all kitchen and grill tools and an original Santos grilling apron.
• Koch- und Grillakademie Berlin GmbH: In the Berlin class BBQ GO, you make quick grilled dishes from around the world with just a few ingredients.
• Grillviertel: Founder Michael teaches grilling with charcoal, gas, pellets and directly in the embers, ending with a 4-course menu.
• Cool-Tours: The winter BBQ in Stuttgart starts with a mulled wine reception, and steaks and salmon are grilled live by the campfire.

Barbecue class: what you will learn

In a barbecue class you learn to use gas grills, kettle grills and smokers, work with grill zones and control temperatures. You practise direct and indirect grilling, season and marinate meat, fish and vegetables, and cook a steak to the right point. You also find out how to organise a multi-course menu at the grill.

Barbecue class as a gift or team event

With a barbecue class gift card, the recipient chooses class and date themselves. As a team event, a barbecue class can be booked for groups, and via an enquiry also with your company logo on the grilling aprons. If you want to explore more than the grill, a cooking class is a fitting complement, and on the water there's the BBQ boat.