Blog Posts

Feb. 9, 2026

The Barbecue Cookbook That Started with a Father's Memory

The heart of this conversation is a promise kept. John Wilson set out to build a barbecue community cookbook to honour his father and raise funds for cancer and mental health charities, and the journey proved far tougher than the idea. Paper prices …

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Feb. 5, 2026

Best BBQ Podcasts for Beginners: Start Your Grilling Journey with Meat & Greet

Best BBQ Podcasts for Beginners: Start Your Grilling Journey with Meat & Greet Last Updated: December 2024 Starting your barbecue journey can feel overwhelming. Offset smokers, kamado grills, temperature control, wood selection, rubs, marinade…

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Feb. 3, 2026

Hands-On Heat: Engineering Joy Into Open Fire Cooking

Wood-fired cooking blends craft, control, and a dose of theatre that keeps people outside long after the sun drops. This episode explores how Somerset Grill Co turned a spark of inspiration into a British-built Argentinian-style grill, engineered fo…

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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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April 24, 2024

Battling BBQ Burnout

In a world where the aroma of smoked meats and the ding of social media notifications are omnipresent, it's not unusual to feel overwhelmed. The latest episode of the Meet and Greet BBQ podcast, aptly titled "Finding Balance: Overcoming BBQ and Soci…

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April 17, 2024

The Magic of Griddle Grilling

When we think about grilling, often what comes to mind is the smoky scent of charcoal and the sear marks of a grill. But what if there was another way to elevate our outdoor cooking experiences? This is exactly the topic of our latest podcast episod…

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May 28, 2022

UK BBQ Week 2022

UK BBQ Week is here 28th May- 5th June and we are so excited here to help promote this event. UK BBQ Week is an annual celebration of outdoor cooking, set up to promote the UK BBQ. What is UK BBQ Week?In 2017, a group of BBQ enthusiasts decided to…

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July 8, 2021

National Barbecue New Magazine Feature

We are so proud that our podcast has been featured in National Barbecue Magazine July 2021 Issue. It was an honour to be asked and as a new podcast, its great to get recognition for what we are trying to achieve. The main reason we have created thi…

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