Private Texas Barbecue Cooking Class in Dallas

Dallas, USA
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Learn the secrets of authentic Texas barbecue during a private, hands-on cooking class with Joe, a lifelong Texan and barbecue competition winner, in his Richardson home just north of Dallas. Over four hours, learn the art of smoking meats, controlling heat, and making homemade barbecue sauce from scratch. What began as a hobby over a decade ago became Joe's passion, and he loves sharing his knowledge and stories with guests. After cooking, sit down with Joe and his wife, Lizanne, to enjoy a delicious Texas-style barbecue meal and experience genuine Texas hospitality. Leave with recipes and techniques to recreate authentic Texas barbecue at home. Perfect for date nights and family-friendly activities in Dallas.

Options

Cooking Class & Dinner

Barbecue Class & Dinner

Cooking Class & Lunch

Barbecue Class & Lunch

What's included

  • Beer or wine
  • Private hands-on Texas barbecue cooking class with a friendly local Texan
  • Take-home barbecue recipes and spice rub
  • Classic American dessert
  • Homemade Texas-style barbecue meal

What to expect

During your 4-hour private Texas barbecue cooking class in Joe’s Richardson home, just north of Dallas, learn the techniques and flavors behind authentic Texas barbecue. In this hands-on cooking class, Joe shares what he has learned from years of barbecuing and smoking meats, including how to prepare meat for the barbecue, control heat and smoke, and achieve tender, flavorful results. You’ll also learn to make homemade barbecue sauce from scratch and help prepare the rest of your Texas-inspired meal.

After cooking, sit down with Joe and his wife, Lizanne, to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, accompanied by beer or wine and followed by dessert. Dine indoors or outside when the weather permits, sharing good food and conversation while experiencing a relaxed taste of local Texas life.

Joe can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free diets with advance notice. Leave with recipes and techniques to recreate the flavors of Texas barbecue at home.

Notes: Joe’s home is wheelchair accessible. Parking is easy! Simply park at the street curb and walk up to the front door.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host at his home in Richardson, just outside Dallas. The location shown above indicates the general neighborhood. Your host will share the exact address once your booking is confirmed.

End point

Meet your host at his home in Richardson, just outside Dallas. The location shown above indicates the general neighborhood. Your host will share the exact address once your booking is confirmed.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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