January 2026 BBQ Pitmasters Meeting
“Great Bowls of Fire” Chili & Cinnamon Roll Cook-Off Chef: Willie (host/MC) + Special Judge/Coach (TBA) Tell me you’re from the Midwest without telling me you’re from the Midwest! “No […]
“Great Bowls of Fire” Chili & Cinnamon Roll Cook-Off Chef: Willie (host/MC) + Special Judge/Coach (TBA) Tell me you’re from the Midwest without telling me you’re from the Midwest! “No […]
Tavern Night Throwdown Chef: Tony Balay + Willie Bertsch Menu: wings/sliders/bar-BBQ
Meatloaf Masters Chef: Jason Muntz (Uncle Ed’s) + Willie Menu: smoked meatloaf contest
Steak Night Chef: Trent Vanderheiden + Tony Balay Menu: reverse sear + sauces
Backyard BBQ Classics Chef: Travis Duffy + Willie Menu: ribs or pulled pork
Pizza Oven Party Chef: Willie + Jason Muntz (or Trent) Menu: dough + toppings + dessert pizza
Brisket Bootcamp Chef: Tony Balay + Travis Duffy Menu: Brisket
Burger Lab Chef: Trent Vanderheiden + Willie Menu: Smashburgers vs Thickburgers + Griddle Night
Tailgate Championship Chef: Willie + Travis Duffy Menu: apps + brats + thighs + queso
Harvest Smoke Chef: Jason Muntz + Tony Balay Menu: fall flavors, turkey breast/pork loin