Custom Corporate BBQ Classes
Team Building Never Tasted This Good
Looking for a corporate event that people actually get excited about? Our hands-on BBQ classes are the ultimate blend of education, entertainment, and unforgettable food perfect for team building, client engagement, or staff appreciation.
Book Early — Classes Fill Up Fast!
We are typically booked a minimum of 6 weeks in advance, and peak dates go quickly. If you’re planning an event, reserve your spot as early as possible to secure your preferred date.
Pricing & Group Size
| Location | Pricing (Per Person) | Group Size |
| At You Need a BBQ (Sherwood Park) | $200–$300+ | Minimum 12–20 participants |
| Off-Site (We Come to You!) | Slightly higher — based on travel & setup | Recommended 12–30 participants |
Hosting a larger event? We’ve delivered modified classes for up to 50 people with great success.
Recommended Class Formats & Menus
🔥 4-Hour “Full Pitmaster Experience”
World Championship Ribs, Brisket, Chicken & Steak
The ultimate deep-dive perfect for serious teams that want the full experience.
🔥 3-Hour “BBQ Classics Mastery”
Tri-Tip, Chicken & Ribs + Seasonal Side Dish
🔥 2-Hour “High-End Steak Showcase”
Tomahawk Steak, Pork Tenderloin + Skewer Appetizers
What’s Included?
- Fully guided, hands-on butchering and BBQ instruction
- All food, equipment, and ingredients
- Tasting portions throughout the class
- Option to add branded aprons or custom swag for your team
Ready to Fire It Up?
Tell us your ideal date, group size, and location we’ll build the perfect BBQ experience for your crew.
email info@youneedabbq.com to request availability
(remember, book early!)
Learn From Top Pit Masters!
Our BBQ Cooking Classes are designed to teach an every day back yard BBQer how to execute BBQ at a higher level. We offer classes on how to handle the big intimidating meats like brisket and we will teach you how we got 2nd at the world Rib Championships. We often have guest appearances from local Pit Masters, Instagram influencers, world class brands and more. These classes are an in depth way to discover how to use layers of flavour and control your cook so your BBQ is perfect every time.
When you take one of our barbeque cooking classes, be prepared to immerse yourself in all things BBQ. We teach trimming, seasoning, cooking, finishing techniques and much more. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be competing against us, turn that backyard hobby into BBQ fame and prizes!
Even if you’re taken one of our courses, we teach different techniques and meats at various classes throughout the year. Check back regularly as we add classes and they can sell out quickly. We announce our classes online in our Social Media channels as soon as they come out. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get the latest info. Our newsletters are also great spots to get up to date info and sometimes even some cooking tips gleaned right from our classes.
Gallery
We run classes from Spring until Fall as soon as the weather is good enough to have a group of people come join us. Have a look through our class gallery below to see what a class event is like. Lots of smiles and great food!
Meet Our Grill Masters
Russell Bird
Russell has been a competitive cook and BBQer for 7 years. In his early days of competitive cooking he was named Edmonton “Pork Chopped Champion”, he cooked Edmonton’s best smokie at Taste of Edmonton and he was the Atco Blue Flame Kitchen Champion. Russell has traveled across north America for cooking contests and flavour exploration, always tasting local food and exploring other cultures to bring back to Alberta the best of what other places offer. The highlight of Russell’s cooking career was getting 2nd in Pork Ribs at the World BBQ championships.
Ron Yoneda
Ron has been doing competitive cooking and BBQ for 6 years. He started out as a backyard hobbyist but quickly rose to prominence after winning the Canadian Bacon Championships. Ron has received dozens of awards for BBQing chicken, pork shoulder and is usually the team captain for the Chef’s challenge category at BBQ contests as well. Using his Japanese heritage, Ron often infuses Asian fusion into his BBQ flavours and always finds a way to perk up your taste buds. The highlight of Ron’s cooking career was getting 2nd place in the World Bacon Championships as well as winning the Joy Award at BBQ on the Bow for showing the true BBQ spirit for camaraderie and sportsmanship