What does it take to become one of Australia's most successful competition pitmasters?

Recorded live at the Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival, Ben sits down with Dan Barrett from Big Smoke BBQ, a three-time Australian BBQ Alliance Team of the Year winner and the owner of Four Monkeys BBQ Rubs & Sauces. Dan shares his thoughts on the current state of competition barbecue, how rising costs are affecting teams around Australia, and what the 2026 season has looked like so far. The conversation also explores what's next for Big Smoke BBQ and how Dan earned a coveted invitation to compete in the BBQ World Cup, a winner-takes-all competition in Las Vegas with $1 million USD on the line. If you're into competition BBQ, pitmaster stories, barbecue business, or the future of the sport in Australia, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

đŸ”„ In this episode:

  • The Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival 
  • The current state of competition BBQ in Australia 
  • Cost of living pressures affecting BBQ teams 
  • Dan's 2026 competition season 
  • Big Smoke BBQ's success on the circuit 
  • Four Monkeys BBQ Rubs & Sauces 
  • The road to the BBQ World Cup in Las Vegas 
  • Competing for a $1 million USD prize 

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