Barbecue Melbourne

In 2016, over 30 teams from around the world will battle it out in the second Yak Ales Melbourne Barbecue Festival Cook-Off. They’re all competing for cash, prizes, a shot at the World Championships in the United States, and all important barbecue glory!

Registrations Closed

Competition Rules

The 2016 Melbourne Barbecue Festival Cook-Off will be held in accordance with the KCBS Official Rules and Regulations Judging Procedures, available at .

The competition categories are:

• chicken;
• pork ribs;
• pork; and
• beef brisket.

Ancillary categories may be added. Competitors will be informed of any additions before the competition commences. Points awarded for ancillary categories will not count towards the Grand Championship.

To be eligible for the Grand Championship, teams must turn in a box for all categories except any ancillary categories, which are optional.

Allocated cook-site

Teams will be supplied with a cook-site of approximately 6m x 3m in size. Subject to availability, teams may wish to upgrade the size of their cook-site to 6m x 6m total area, for an additional fee. The event site will have access to potable water, and limited power, however teams are responsible for all other supplies and equipment (including for example, marquees, tables, chairs etc as you require).

Food safety

Teams must not sell food from their cook site under any circumstances, and must comply with the event food safety guidelines at all times. Guidelines to be provided closer to the event.

Event induction and briefing

The KCBS contest representatives will hold a compulsory team briefing session at Flemington Racecourse on Friday 5 February 2016 (specific time and location to be advised). After the briefing session, teams may only start cooking once their meat and cook-site has been inspected by a KCBS representative and event staff.