Barbecue Base

Barbecue Base


Latest Episodes

The BBQ Butcher drops by...
August 29, 2020

Jeff Putt is the BBQ Butcher NZ. A man who knows his way around the world of butchery, importing and quality meat. We chat about picking your cuts, what to look for and what to avoid to get that premium result you're searching for.  We also talk the

Getting properly probed - with Derrick Paull!
August 14, 2020

In this episode we talk King of the Mountain, SCA NZ results, Where to get your Lockdown meat, Chicken Tikka and of course all things thermometers with NZ's thermometer king, Derrick Paull!  Derrick also gives all our listeners a very special offer w

Firing it Up! Tandoor, SCA and Firedragons!
August 01, 2020

This episode we talk to the inventor of the Kiwi Tandoor, Navjot Sidhu about all things Indian BBQ, Tandoor and even a bit of history! We also catch up on Noel's recent return to competitive life at the Fire & Ice SCA in Christchurch and who couldn't

Far-Que BBQ are actually very polite! Chatting with NZ's first lady of BBQ, Shani Mare-Gregory
July 16, 2020

Hey there Barbecue Baser's! This week we're joined by Shani Mare-Gregory, Pitmaster at Smokin' Coles in Auckland and half of the awesome Far-Que BBQ Team. We chat recipes, comps and what it's like being in such a male dominated world.  We also talk C

The Confessional - with Ben Arnot
July 03, 2020

Hey Everyone, first up an apology. We had some issues with Alex's mic this show that we haven't been able to fully fix so there's a bit of static and poor audio, we're sorry about that. The good news is that our guest and Noel were a-ok, so hopefully you

Hogs, Moose, Bears & Venison Semen! What the hell is Canadian BBQ?
June 19, 2020

This episode we sit down to chat with one of our favourite humans, Ken Van Mackelbergh from the wild frontiers of Canada and The Bay of Islands, the BBQ BOI himself. Not only does Ken have great BBQ tales, but he also takes it up 10 levels in the 10 Burni

Harry Soo and the secrets of BBQ
June 05, 2020

In this episode we sit down with BBQ legend, Harry Soo. Tune in for his tips, tricks and BBQ tales!  We also chat smashblades, pork crackling devices and our old mate Steve Cook pops round to take part in the 10 burning questions. Hit subscribe to ne

Not a dry eye in the house, chatting with Brendan Reisma
May 22, 2020

This week we're joined by Meatstock 2020 Grand Champion, Brendan Reisma from The Smoking Meathouse. We chat all things competition, getting started and the differences between Aussie and Kiwi BBQ.  Beef Short Ribs are Noel's meat this week - who does

BBQ in the deep South (of NZ!) with Glenn Manning
May 08, 2020

This week we sit down with NZ SCA Rep and Captain of Southern Fat Cuts BBQ Team, Glenn Manning. Glenn's journey in BBQ has taken him from being a chef, to a BBQ competitor, to a competition promoter and now head of the NZ SCA. With a guest appearance by S

The Godfather and Jesus walk into a BBQ shack....
May 01, 2020

Welcome to episode 2 of Barbecue Base! Grab a JD, pull up a chair and settle in for an hour of BBQ goodness! This week we talk Covid Cookoff, Pits for a newbie, ribs and everything NZBA, Jack Daniels and knives with the Godfather of NZ BBQ, Luke Seeney.&n