BBQ School - Kings of the Grill

Learn from the Kings of the Grill, Ritch Robin and Kirk Draut, on how to get the most from your offset or upright smoker.  They will share their 40+ years of BBQ experience on fire management, meat preparation, cooking, presentation and catering.  Every class is a hands-on experience with brisket, ribs, chicken, and pork, as well as sauces and sides.  Classes are held at the Gator Pit facility in Houston, Texas.

Ritch and Kirk have been seen on Destination America, Discovery Channel, Food Network, and the History Channel, showing off their unique BBQ style and skills.  In addition to years of TGCBCA and ICBA cook-offs, they also cooked at the HLSRA BBQ cookoff, Operation BBQ Rescue for US servicemen at Camp Pendleton, and fed thousands Hurricane Katrina, Ike, Rita, Harvey 1st responders and survivors in the aftermath of those storms.

Tuition is $450 per student.  Ad friend or guest.  $425 second.  $400.00 third.  Includes all meats, supplies, and refreshments.  Gator Pit BBQ School is an 8-hour, one day class.  All meats, rubs, and sauces are provided, along with refreshments.  Class begins promptly at 8 AM and ends at 5 PM.  We ask that students not arrive earlier than 7:30AM. All students should dress in layers in case of changes in the weather.  Gator Pit BBQ School recommends bringing a pen and paper to make notes in addition to the course book.  Every participant will receive a course book, food safety card and BBQ Pitmaster certificate.  All sales are final, no refunds, no roll-overs or make-up classes,  no exceptions. Space is limited to 18 students.