Meat & Greet BBQ Podcast | UK BBQ Podcast with Owen & Dan

Meat & Greet BBQ Podcast is the UK's premier weekly podcast dedicated to outdoor cooking, smoking techniques, and the passionate community behind barbecue culture. Since launching in 2021, we've released over 88 episodes featuring conversations with pitmasters, brand ambassadors, equipment manufacturers, BBQ school owners, and backyard enthusiasts who share their authentic experiences with grilling and smoking.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 2, 2025

A four-year catch‑up with “The Barbecue King” Ian, from brand ambassadorship and live demos to feeding 60 guests on fire and steel

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! We catch up with Ian “The Barbecue King” on life after retirement, the seven‑grill line‑up, and how a hobby turned into demos, brand partnerships, and feeding crowds without losing the fun. Travel, community, and a few honest fails shape a smarter, calmer…
Nov. 18, 2025

Meal Prep On A Monster Pit: Cajun Smoke, Big Brisket, Zero Weeknight Cooking

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! Ever wondered how someone cooks a full week of meals on a single smoker without sacrificing flavour or sanity? We bring on Sarah from South Louisiana—aka Meat Me at the Smoker—to break down her exact weekend flow: brisket first with the smokestack choked …
Nov. 4, 2025

From House Fire to Kamado Queen: Kate O’Driscoll on Gear, Grit, and Community

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! A shed went up in flames—and a lifelong love for live-fire cooking rose from the ashes. We sit down with Kate O’Driscoll to trace an unlikely journey from a no-name kamado to festival demo stages, and we get into the real talk: the kit that earns its keep…
Aug. 5, 2025

Embers, Errors, and Extraordinary Barbecues

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! A Somerset Grill transforms a backyard into a theatre of flames, smoke, and sizzle. Owen's new Argentine Asado-style cooker became the centerpiece of an unforgettable five-hour cooking session where we lost ourselves watching flames dance across carefully…
July 2, 2025

Fire Up Your Confidence: Everything You Need to Know for Your First BBQ Adventure

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! Thinking about firing up the barbecue but feeling a bit intimidated? You're not alone. In this practical, no-nonsense guide to barbecue basics, Dan and Owen demystify the essentials that every beginner needs to know before approaching the grill. The corne…
June 18, 2025

The passion for barbecue never truly dies, it just needs a spark

We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! After a barbecue hiatus that left their grills gathering dust, Owen and Dan reunite with renewed passion for the flame. This candid conversation captures that magical moment when the spark returns to a beloved hobby – something many enthusiasts will recog…

Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 27, 2024

Steve's Culinary Adventure from Joiner to Chef

Steve's journey from a joiner to a professional barbecue chef is nothing short of inspiring. In the latest episode of the Meat and Greet BBQ podcast, Steve from Charred Food Company shares his incredible transformation, which was fueled by a passion…

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Aug. 26, 2024

The Comeback

Welcome to another episode of the Meat and Greet BBQ podcast! In "Reconnecting Over Flames: Barbecue Adventures, Challenges, and Future Plans," hosts Dan and Owen reunite after a few months' break to dive deep into their barbecue journeys. This epis…

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May 1, 2024

Smokes & Jokes - BBQ Banter

Welcome to our backyard barbecue journey with Owen, where we discuss the charm and challenges of outdoor cooking. The episode kicks off with Owen and I reigniting our passion for grilling, a hobby that unites friends and families over smoky flavors …

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About the Hosts

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Owen The British BBQ Enthusiast

Host

Owen is a backyard BBQ'er who seamlessly blends classic British grilling with American-style low-and-slow smoking techniques. His collection includes multiple smokers, kettle grills, and a pizza oven, each serving a specific purpose in his outdoor cooking arsenal.

Owen's approach to BBQ centers on accessible techniques that work in real British gardens and weather conditions. Whether he's perfecting traditional sausages and burgers or experimenting with 12-hour brisket smokes, Owen brings practical perspective and genuine enthusiasm to every conversation.

His recent addition of a Somerset Grill (Argentine Asado-style cooker) has opened new dimensions in his cooking, allowing for dramatic live-fire presentations that captivate both family and guests.

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Dan - The American Flavour Chaser

Host

Dan is obsessed with authentic American BBQ flavors and needs no excuse to fire up his grill. His passion lies in recreating regional American styles—from Texas brisket to Carolina pulled pork—while adapting techniques for British conditions.
Dan's Instagram presence and active participation in the UK BBQ community have connected him with countless outdoor cooking enthusiasts. His curiosity drives conversations deeper, exploring not just what guests cook, but why they cook it and what they've learned along the way.
Together, Owen and Dan create a conversational dynamic that feels like sitting around a fire with knowledgeable friends who genuinely want to help you improve your BBQ game.

Reviews

Sizzling Podcast

"Fired up for more episodes!"

Lee4ster | March 17, 2021

Feed me more

"Looking forward to listening to more content"

Matty985 | March 5, 2021

Witty Banter, 10/10

"Informative as it is engaging and funny, Dan and Owen know how to host a great podcast which has got me tuning in every episode!!"

Ross Savill | April 7, 2021

BBQ up the next episode

"Great fun from the lads giving good ideas on the way. Loving the BBQ Bingo"

Ant D | April 7, 2021

BBQ Heaven

"A great podcast with two guys who really enjoy their bbq’ing and some really good guests Look forward to hearing more podcasts and learning more about the different bbq techniques Keep going guys"

Stacker57 | April 6, 2021

BBQ wizards

"I’m so pleased I stumbled upon this podcast. Dan and Owen give a great overview on the BBQ world, and the guests have all been great and brought something different."

Jenny | April 8, 2021

Ardderchog!

"Like being out the back with your butties. Great diversity of guests and outstanding hosts."

whistle while you walk | April 22, 2021