You’ve got the grill and all the gear—and now it’s time to turn up the heat and go whole hog at our comprehensive BBQ Boot Camp.
In this 3-day hands-on class, discover the techniques that separate casual burger-flippers from grill masters, with tips and tricks from our well-seasoned CIA chef instructors.
After this course, no barbecue will ever be the same!
Under the expert guidance of a CIA chef instructor, you will:
- Practice essential kitchen skills such as mise en place, safe knife and grill handling, and sanitation.
- Learn to break down big cuts of meat, explore building bold brines and marinades, and mix the rubs and sauces that complement great barbecue.
- Learn to cook low and slow for melt-in-your-mouth meats, and discover how fire can transform everything from seafood and poultry to veggies, sides and even desserts!
- Discuss the finer points of timing and temperature when grilling.
What’s included:
- All cooking ingredients, tools, and materials.
- A CIA uniform consisting of a chef’s jacket and cap.
- A meal prepared by you and your classmates to enjoy every day of class.
- Recipe booklet to recreate the magic at home.
What to Bring:
- Your appetite and enthusiasm for learning!
- Closed-toe shoes for kitchen safety.
Whether you’re fine-tuning your barbecue skills or exploring new culinary horizons, this immersive Boot Camp lets you delve into your passions while learning from the industry’s best—so next holiday, you can take your grill game to the next level and astound your friends and family!
Find your Uniform Size and check out the optional Boot Camp Tool Kits.
Boot Camps include approximately 5 hours of hands-on learning each day. The end of the class is reserved for final recipe review and the enjoyment of a delicious meal produced during your time in the kitchen.
18+ only
