Intro to Low & Slow

Last fortnight we launched a brand-new version of Intro to Low & Slow BBQ class at Hot Things BBQ School - and it couldn’t have felt more right. Led by award-winning Pitmaster Stephen Adams, the session had all the things we care about most: great food, good people, and all sharing the same love for barbecuing

It was one of those afternoons where everyone was having such a good time - tasting, chatting & laughing - Because here at Hot Things BBQ School, we don’t do this for the hype...

We do it for the love of barbecue… and for the experience we can give to fellow barbecue enthusiasts .

What We Cooked, Learned & Loved

Stephen took the group through the foundations that make Low & Slow barbecue such a rewarding craft.

No flashy tricks, no complicated gadgets — just real, honest techniques that anyone can take home and use straight away.

Skills Covered

• Fire management & airflow
• Smoke selection & flavour control
• Seasoning fundamentals that actually matter
• Timing, temperature, and understanding the “rhythm” of BBQ
• Choosing & prepping the right cuts for Low & Slow success

From there, everyone gathered around each type of cooker to see (and taste) how they behave differently:

• Pellet smokers – clean, consistent smoke
• Charcoal kettles – flavourful, hands-on cooking
• Ceramic smokers – stable, long-burning, and reliable

We cooked steak, beef ribs, brisket bacon, poppers & more — with individual tastings throughout so everyone
could compare textures, techniques, and smoke profiles as they went throughout the day,

What’s Included (and Why People Love It)

Every class at Hot Things BBQ School is designed to feel personal, generous, and genuinely helpful. This one was no different.

Here’s what participants enjoyed on the day:

• A friendly and approachable intro to Low ’n’ Slow
• Plenty of food to try throughout the session
• Expert advice on choosing cuts, fuels, and gear
• Complimentary drinks (BYO welcome)
• Take-home recipes and pitmaster tips
• A BBQ goodies bag
• 10% off in-store purchases on the day of your class

With genuine advice, great food, good company, and authentic barbecue culture.

Curious about Stephen and the rest of our pitmaster team?

Click HERE to explore their profiles, achievements, and social pages.

Join Us for the Next One

If last that Saturday was anything to go by, the next class will fill quickly.
Our upcoming Intro to Low & Slow session is on:

📅 20th of December

👉 Book your spot here: [

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We love seeing familiar faces come back with new questions each time — and we love helping people grow their BBQ skills one cook at a time so If you’ve got a topic you’d like Stephen to cover, or a BBQ question you’re dying for us to answer in a future blog, send it through anytime at (bbqschool@hotthings.com.au). We want this to be a place where Perth’s barbecue community feels heard, supported, and inspired.

Click HERE to find out more about Stephen Adams and the other magnificent Pitmasters we have at Hot Things BBQ School Team!