Chef Paul Kirk's bbq class

deltablues69 · 09-30-2009, 04:09 PM

Hey guys,

I have an opportunity to attend one of his classes being held here locally. Have any of you been? What did you think? In your opinion, is it worth the $250 fee?

Thank you for your help!

leanza · 09-30-2009, 04:49 PM

Nope. Price too high.

Plowboy · 09-30-2009, 04:51 PM

What are you hoping to get out of it?

Mitch · 09-30-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

What are you hoping to get out of it?

Spending a day with Paul Kirk is like getting 20 years of knowledge available in one day.

Hugh Jorgan · 09-30-2009, 06:09 PM

No way! That is way too much. Now if it were $50 maybe.

4TheLoveofBrisket · 09-30-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch

Spending a day with Paul Kirk is like getting 20 years of knowledge available in one day.

Is that good, or bad? Good that you get so much knowledge in one day, or bad that you couldn't possibly get 20 years in one day?

bigdogphin · 09-30-2009, 06:11 PM

I took his class this past spring. A price cant really be put on hands on learning. You will get out of the class what you put into it. Ask questions, listen, and learn. I still find myself reflecting back on the class. In fact, I may take it again.

Cabntmkr1 · 09-30-2009, 06:59 PM

You could buy a LOT of BBQ cookbooks for that kind of money.

Pit Mama · 09-30-2009, 07:03 PM

After reading one of his cookbooks I would happily pay the fee. Wish he'd come to New England.

Brian in Maine · 09-30-2009, 07:30 PM

You missed it. He taught a class in Elliot Me. in August, then judged at the Maine State BBQ competition. I spoke with some of the folks that took the class, and they thought it was well worth it.

Adaboy · 09-30-2009, 07:45 PM

Don't doubt his knowledge. But seems a little pricey to me.

JD McGee · 09-30-2009, 09:43 PM

I took Paul's class a few years ago...he's old school all the way baby!

I consider his class priceless and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

He's been there done that and got all the t-shirts!

If you can afford the $ then I'd say yes...definitely...if not...at least you can buy his book.

deltablues69 · 09-30-2009, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys. I knew I could get some good feedback from my bro's.

It is a lot of money no doubt, but I think it could go a long ways toward shortening the learning curve that I am experiencing now.

If I decide to do it, I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again everybody. You guys are amazing!!!!

Jeff Hughes · 09-30-2009, 10:05 PM

I took his class a few years ago.

It may have been an off day, but he basicly sat on his ass and regurgitated chit from his book. He never even walked around to the cook sites to talk to the students individually.

At the end of the day, I thought, "is that it?"

Take a class from a guy who has won some comps this decade...

snoqualmiesmoker · 10-01-2009, 01:49 AM

I agree with JD. Its worth it if price is no object, but that is a heavy price. We paid $100 this summer. Loved every second of the class, and took home two ribbons!

The PNWBA had Willingham for a price like that this summer. I missed out on that one, but its hard to quantify the loss, as there could be when all of it comes together for you...

09-30-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
deltablues69 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-20-09 Location: Tickfaw, la. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chef Paul Kirk's bbq class Hey guys, I have an opportunity to attend one of his classes being held here locally. Have any of you been? What did you think? In your opinion, is it worth the $250 fee? Thank you for your help!

09-30-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nope. Price too high. __________________ Tom

09-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#3
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What are you hoping to get out of it? __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

09-30-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
Hugh Jorgan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Metrolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No way! That is way too much. Now if it were $50 maybe. __________________ Hot Rod Hog Cookers Association, Charter Member, President

09-30-2009, 06:11 PM	#7
bigdogphin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-12-09 Location: Beaverton, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took his class this past spring. A price cant really be put on hands on learning. You will get out of the class what you put into it. Ask questions, listen, and learn. I still find myself reflecting back on the class. In fact, I may take it again. __________________ Jesse Movin' The Chains BBQ TEAM Custom Yoder Frontiersman II and YS1500 Reverse FEC 100 & Right Handed FEC 100 1 UDS Desert Thermapen W/ American flag Green Thermapen KCBS & PNWBA CBJ

09-30-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
Cabntmkr1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: Wichita, Ks. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could buy a LOT of BBQ cookbooks for that kind of money. __________________ [FONT=Arial]New Braunfels Black Diamond[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Backwoods Patio Smoker[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ET-73 Maverick Wireless Thermometer [/FONT] [FONT=Arial]ServSafe Certified[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Déjà Moo - The feeling you've heard that bull before. [/FONT]

09-30-2009, 07:03 PM	#9
Pit Mama Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-17-09 Location: Surry, NH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After reading one of his cookbooks I would happily pay the fee. Wish he'd come to New England.

09-30-2009, 07:30 PM	#10
Brian in Maine is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You missed it. He taught a class in Elliot Me. in August, then judged at the Maine State BBQ competition. I spoke with some of the folks that took the class, and they thought it was well worth it. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

09-30-2009, 07:45 PM	#11
Adaboy Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Orange, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't doubt his knowledge. But seems a little pricey to me.

09-30-2009, 09:43 PM	#12
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took Paul's class a few years ago...he's old school all the way baby! I consider his class priceless and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. He's been there done that and got all the t-shirts! If you can afford the $ then I'd say yes...definitely...if not...at least you can buy his book. __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ PNWBA Team of the Year...2011, 2012, & 2013 Founder Northwest BBQ Society We cook on MAK Grills and Big Poppa Drum Smokers! Proudly sponsored by Big Poppa Smokers, Kosmo's Q, Simply Marvelous BBQ, and MAK Grills!

09-30-2009, 09:56 PM	#13
deltablues69 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-20-09 Location: Tickfaw, la. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I knew I could get some good feedback from my bro's. It is a lot of money no doubt, but I think it could go a long ways toward shortening the learning curve that I am experiencing now. If I decide to do it, I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again everybody. You guys are amazing!!!!

09-30-2009, 10:05 PM	#14
Jeff Hughes is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-06 Location: tulsa oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took his class a few years ago. It may have been an off day, but he basicly sat on his ass and regurgitated chit from his book. He never even walked around to the cook sites to talk to the students individually. At the end of the day, I thought, "is that it?" Take a class from a guy who has won some comps this decade... __________________ Klose 72" Mobile Medium BGE HastyBake Legacy 22" Weber Kettle(10 bucks@garage sale)

10-01-2009, 01:49 AM	#15
snoqualmiesmoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-01-04 Location: Snoqualmie, wa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree with JD. Its worth it if price is no object, but that is a heavy price. We paid $100 this summer. Loved every second of the class, and took home two ribbons! The PNWBA had Willingham for a price like that this summer. I missed out on that one, but its hard to quantify the loss, as there could be when all of it comes together for you... __________________ Large Big Green Egg Weber Kettle Blue 22 Weber Smokey Joe Weber Gold Genesis (Sadly, this did not come with a long keyboard solo) 1 ~ 3-year old Princess 1 ~ 1-year old Caveman 1 Chihuahua Wife [url]http://jimmysbigegg.blogspot.com/[/url]

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