Competition Cooking Class

Learn the trade secrets behind one of the most consistent competition cooking teams in the world.

Jan 15 & 161 seat, $850 Jan 15 & 162 seats, $1,500
Feb 12 & 131 seat, $850 Feb 12 & 132 seats, $1,500
  • Friday 3pm to 9pm
  • Saturday 6am to 2pm
  • Included Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast

Reviews

What past students say

  • Took this class last year. Great class and great results for me! Youtube videos only take you so far. Live instruction is worth it!

    John K.

  • This class changed my life.

    Sam B.

  • Great experience. Really enjoyed last year's class.

    Josh S.

  • TV Joe knows how to do it. This class is amazing!! I learned so much from him!

    Greg C.

  • Great class! Learned a lot. Joe was willing to share his extensive knowledge with the class. Extra bonus is dinner is provided by slap's.

    Sandy B.

  • Just finished this class. It was amazing and fun.

    Deb S.

  • My wife and I just took this class on. Feb 4-5 it was a great class highly recommended!! Joe is a class act and his food is amazing.

    Lance B.
Slap's BBQ pitmaster Joe Pearce holding an armful of competition trophies

A tell-all class on competition barbecue

The trade secrets that made Slap's BBQ one of the most consistent competition cooking teams in the world, taught by the team that uses them.

We've had a 701 scoring average this year over 12 contests.

Joe Pearce, Slap's BBQ

Choose your class

Two 2027 sessions. One seat or two.

What you'll learn

The class walks through a full competition cook, step by step.

  1. 01

    Meat sourcing and selecting

  2. 02

    Trimming

  3. 03

    Smoking

  4. 04

    Everything in between

Joe Pearce seasoning meat at a barbecue competition
A glazed rack of ribs on a bed of lettuce in a competition turn-in box

Two days, meals included

Price includes Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast.

Friday

3pm to 9pm

Dinner included

Saturday

6am to 2pm

Breakfast included

Location

Heated barn in Grain Valley, MO

2027 class dates

Pick a session, then choose one seat or two.

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Location
Heated barn in Grain Valley, MO
Seats
Available until sold out

Awards and accolades

Learn from a KCBS Hall of Fame team. Since starting competition in 2014:

  • 350Contests cooked
  • 226Top ten finishes
  • 49Grand Champions
  • 38Reserve Grand Champions
  • 70700+ point finishes
  • 65Perfect 180s in all categories
  • KCBS Hall of Fame Member
  • Season 6 Reserve Grand Champion on TV's BBQ Pitmaster
  • 2020, 2021 and 2022 KCBS TOY Reserve Grand World Champion
  • 2019 10th Overall KCBS TOY
  • 2018 The BBQ League Brisket and Rib Champion
Joe Pearce and a teammate on stage at the American Royal holding a trophy Championship belts won by the Slap's BBQ competition team
2027 Competition Cooking Class flyer

Class flyer

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