Learn to smoke brisket, ribs, pork butts, and chicken in one hands-on 10-hour day.

You will spend the day cooking over 250 lbs of meat, shoulder-to-shoulder with us Pros. There will be plenty of time to interact with us instructors and our pitmaster, and ask questions. We guarantee you will have a lot of fun and probably make some new friends. For sure you will leave with the skills you need to be a great brisket, rib, pulled pork, and chicken cook.

Whether you're grilling in your backyard, out in the woods, tailgating before the big game, or cooking up a storm at a family picnic, this class is your ticket to becoming the go-to grill master. In this fun, fast-paced, and flavor-packed 4-hour session, you'll get hands-on experience with a wide range of grilling styles and gear.

We’ll fire up charcoal, pellet, gas grills, and even Dutch ovens—so you can learn to cook confidently on whatever you have at home (or at camp).

Most people think cooking a whole hog is too difficult. Long nights, giant pigs, and the fear of burning it all up. We’re here to prove otherwise.

In this class, we simplify the process: a 60–70 lb hog, cooked hot and fast at 300°F, finished in just 6 hours. With our step-by-step methods (including safeguards to prevent burning), you’ll discover that whole-hog BBQ is not only doable—it’s a guaranteed way to draw a crowd and throw an unforgettable party.

And the best part? It’s a fun, hands-on day of learning, eating, and celebrating together.

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary date night? Want to learn great grilling techniques? How about learning to pair the perfect wines with grilled foods? The BBQ Pros at Southern Thunder Cooking School have cooked up a special hands-on Grilling & Wine Pairing class just for you.

Spend time with your child while they learn lifetime cooking and grilling skills from a championship BBQ team.

Ages 10-14,

3 hours, Including meal (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 4:00PM to 7:00PM

Your child will learn how to prepare and cook a variety of delicious and healthy dishes on or gas charcoal grill using modern methods that will guarantee perfectly cooked results every time. We also cover food safety, knife skills, healthy choices, sauces and rubs, and much mo

COMPETING IN A BBQ CONTESTY IS WAY MORE FUN THAN YOU THINK!

We will help you form a competition team and then do a dry run under our guidance. Our “Comprehensive Guide to Competing” manual included

Other classes provide recipes and timelines but that's not enough. You need a practice run before competition day to iron out the kinks in your team. You also need actual BBQ judges to critique your entries so you have a real shot at winning some prize money.