Events

Chef Willie’s Retiring! Chef: Willie Bertsch & BBQ Expert Mark Noordsy It’s not a rumor! Come eat some great food and help us celebrate Chef Willie’s retirement from BBQ PitMasters […]

Mama Mia! That’s Italian! You may know Brandon as a Sioux Falls Realtor or inventor of the RIBALIZER,  but at our PitMaster meeting you will learn from him as a BBQ expert, too. We’ve asked him to put on his BBQ Chef hat and be our guest chef for July. He’s promised us that the […]

Get ready to fire up the grill! We’re thrilled to invite you to our BBQ Pit Masters Class on August 28, 2025, where you’ll learn grill techniques, bold flavors, and health-conscious twists from 3 extraordinary chefs!   MEET THE CHEFS #1 - Tonna Jacobson – Self-Taught Cook & Health Coach A health coach and former RN […]

Thursday, September 25th: Pit Masters will have you humming “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy” when this menu hits those taste buds! This one dives into the history of cuisine in America beginning during the Thomas Jefferson era including foods that he first introduced to America! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! This is a hands-on, taste-as-you-go […]

Teaming up for a gritty, smoky Halloween BBQ event are Travis Duffy: KCBS American Royal Open World Champion   & PITMASTER Willie Bertsch BONUS! BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME will receive a $100 gift card to Fireplace Professionals/BBQ Heaven! (Winner will be by Crowd Choice!) Menu for a Fierce, Burnt-Edge Feast: Uncle Ed’s Haunted Beef Plate Ribs […]

🔥 Outdoor Holiday Cooking with Tony Balay 🔥 Chef: Tony Balay, Culinary Professor & Internationally Trained PitMaster Skip the Oven — Fire Up the Grill! This November, Pitmaster Tony Balay returns to BBQ Heaven to show you how to cook your entire holiday meal outdoors. From roasted meats to fresh-baked pies, Tony’s teaching you how […]

BBQ Pit Boys Annual Christmas Party Let's party! It's potluck style! Bring enough to share! And don't forget to include your recipe for those who care! Tickets are free, but please RSVP!!    

  Alright Pit Masters — the cold weather and short notice got the best of us. With no RSVP’s, we’re “throwing in the towel” and calling off “Great Bowls of Fire”. “Great Bowls of Fire” Chili & Cinnamon Roll Cook-Off (CANCELLED) Chef: Willie (host/MC) + Special Judge/Coach (TBA) Tell me you’re from the Midwest without telling me you’re […]

Steak Night: The Secrets Behind Steakhouse-Quality Steaks Chef: Travis Duffy   Ever wondered why the steaks you get at a steakhouse taste better than what most people cook at home? You are invited to join me, Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes BBQ, for a live grilling class where I will show you how to […]

Backyard BBQ Classics: Fire, Flavor and Balance Chef: Travis Duffy Join Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes BBQ for a live class focused on the classic barbecue favorites people love most and the techniques that make them worth eating. This is not about overcomplicating the cook. It is about learning how to get better results […]