THE SMOKE ACADEMY
Barbecue Social Enterprise
BARBECUE SCHOOL WITH A PURPOSE.
Barbecue Classes.
Aimed at noobs and barbecue enthusiasts. We offer a series of classes that cover fundamentals in all areas of barbecue. From low n slow smoked meats to hot and fast grilling. We will introduce you to a range of equipment, fuels, techniques and cuts of meat that will help you understand how awesome fire and smoke is to cook with.
American Barbecue Fundamentals
Smoking Beef (e.g. Brisket/ Short Ribs)
Smoking Pork (e.g. Ribs/ Butt)
Smoking Chicken (e.g. Whole chicken/ Wings)
Parrilla- Argentinian Asado (e.g. Asado/ Steaks)
Argentinean Asado + Malbec Fundamentals
Smoking Vs Grilling
Barbecue Competition Fundamentals
Backyard Barbecue Basics
The goal is for you to recreate memorable barbecue again and again for family and friends.
Our class numbers are kept low so you get more hands on experience and time with our Pitmaster trainers and guest Pitmasters from around Australia and beyond.
*Classes are on hold due to Covid-19 Lockdowns. Watch this space for updates.
Pitmaster Youth Scholarships.
Our Pitmaster Youth Scholarships #ready2work, runs for 12 weeks and open to young people facing barriers to employment. We aim to teach and use the food to feed students and emergency shelters around South-West Sydney area.
Our approach is simple. We feed and instil good work ethic for each of our students so that they are prepared to meet the high demands and expectations of the Hospitality Industry.
Each student will undertake:
American Barbecue Fundamentals
Smoking All Meats
Parrilla- Argentinian Asado
Grilling + Ghetto BBQs
Barbecue Competition Fundamentals
Over 100 hours of work experience
Budgeting and Menu Creation
Food and Fire Safety
BBQ Competition Pathways
Employment Opportunities
BBQ Catering +
Pop Ups.
The Smoke Academy offers corporate and private barbecue catering as a way to fund outreach programs that feed vulnerable communities facing home and food insecurity. Barbecue Catering offers our students opportunities to gain hands on experience in smoking meats and preparing side dishes for all bookings.
Every Friday and Saturday The Smoke Academy takes over the menu at Darcy St Project Cafe in Macquarie Park.
Check out below for an example of our American Barbecue Menu that was launched in the beginning of Sydney Covid Lockdowns in July 2021.
Using Barbecue for Good
Giving people from any background a new purpose in life.
Deep in any culture is a fondness for barbecue, it brings people together and gives anyone an essential skill to survive. Barbecue has so many positive benefits that can lead to improved mental health, employment, starting your own business or becoming a weekend pitmaster at home with family and friends.
Whatever your reason, we can guarantee that your journey is far from over. There is no better feeling than having purpose and a sense of belonging in life.
Supporting our next generation of Pitmasters and Barbecue workforce.
There are limited options for young people to gain specialised skills in barbecuing in Sydney. We aim to fill the gap in the market to offer support and mentorship while teaching the art of smoking.
Raising awareness for mental health in Australian men.
It is clear that men find it tougher to share their problems. More than ever the feeling of isolation and loneliness plays a big part to depression and anxiety that has lead so many good men down a dark path of no return.
Our plan is to provide barbecue as an outlet for men to feel safe and supported to reach out for help through our barbecue meetups. We will introduce Mental Health Ambassadors and provide essential information for anyone seeking help.
Why Men?
Men make up an average seven out of every nine suicides every day in Australia.
Suicide is the number one killer in men under 44 years of age.
Construction workers are 70% more likely to commit suicide.
The sad truth is that many men feel alone. There is no place to turn to or feel safe to ask for help. Unfortunately this leads to depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia and the list goes on.
We are here to help, to be kind and to listen. We promise to create a network of mental health changemakers.
