International BBQ Initiative Update

drbbq · 07-03-2012, 07:25 AM

I just got home from an amazing week in England spreading the BBQ Gospel with many friends old and new. The main purpose of the trip was a festival in Bristol called Grillstock and it was a huge success. Teams from the US (Buttrub.com), Estomnia, England, and some team members from Holland. Judges from the US, England, Scotland, Estonia, and even a Britt living in Egypt. There was representation from "Barbacoa" and "Pitt Cue Boys", two of the hottest BBQ restaurants in London as well as other BBQ stands, caterers, and restaurants from around the country. Big sponsorship from Weber UK, French's UK, Newmans Own UK, Buffalo Trace, and ETI (Thermapens are made in the UK!).
I designed a unique judging system for this unique event and it worked really well. I'm very proud to be a part of Grillstock and I'll see you all there next year!

A side note, someone told me they met Carolyn Wells last week in London at Taste of London. If that's true then maybe the KCBS International Initiative is still happeneing too. They just seem to do it undercover :)
Cheers!

drbbq · 07-03-2012, 07:31 AM

Here's a picture of a few Brethren and some rub merchant at Grillstock :)

bbqbull · 07-04-2012, 11:37 AM

Glad things turned out great for ya!

carlyle · 07-05-2012, 07:35 PM

Ray,
Thanks for being a BBQ ambassador with our friends overseas.

What an untapped market!

KCBS would be remiss if the let the opportunity pass by.
Hope springs eternal.

SmokinAussie · 07-06-2012, 07:51 AM

PM me when you ever want to do anything in Australia.

Cheers!

Bill

drbbq · 07-06-2012, 12:38 PM

OK, PM coming

Phubar · 07-09-2012, 03:57 AM

It was a great feast,organisation and facilities were very good!
The BBQ community is growing by the minute.
This year we had our first KCBS sanctioned event in Holland.
Maybe you should come to the Tony Stone event next year Dr.BBQ...I know Sandi will appreciate it!

Probably Byron will be there as well and a couple of English teams you've met.

Dr_KY · 07-09-2012, 07:45 AM

Fantastic weekend and efforts by everyone involved. As mentioned there were people from all over the BBQ community and food industry taking a huge interest just as in previous years. I fully agree the bug has hit the UK and EU so the possibilities are endless for growth and potential. Over the last few years I've cooked in and around Estonia, Finland, Australia, England plus a small shot in Hong Kong on the way through and see a lot of growth in a short amount of time. My plan next summer is to add Germany, Holland and possibly a stint in Japan with the International team. Not a bad run for the misplaced American. haha

If you remember Ray came over a few months ago and put on the first competition BBQ class in the UK and as far as I know the first full competition class in the EU with great success. I was honored to be asked to lend a hand and proud to be a part of a ground breaking program.

This train is runnin' and not stopping anytime soon. :D

Doc

drbbq · 07-09-2012, 10:02 AM

I look kind of like an English guy there except for the shorts :)

Slamdunkpro · 07-09-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by drbbq

I look kind of like an English guy there except for the shorts :)

You need the pipe and funny hat.

Dr_KY · 07-09-2012, 11:29 AM

We also have visitors come over from France that are member of the wood fired oven forum.

MAP · 07-31-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drbbq

I look kind of like an English guy there except for the shorts :)

Like my wife says "do as us Britts do wear your sunglasses and carry an umbrella"

I would love to come over next summer and visit the in-laws and compete but I will need to barrow some equipment.

drbbq · 07-31-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MAP

I would love to come over next summer and visit the in-laws and compete but I will need to barrow some equipment.

No prob at all. Grillstock has plenty of equipment to loan you.

MAP · 07-31-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drbbq

No prob at all. Grillstock has plenty of equipment to loan you.

Sounds great!!!!! I will get more info in the spring. Sounds like Southern Maryland Smokers will cooking a comp in the UK next year!!!!

07-03-2012, 07:25 AM	#1
drbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-26-04 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	International BBQ Initiative Update I just got home from an amazing week in England spreading the BBQ Gospel with many friends old and new. The main purpose of the trip was a festival in Bristol called Grillstock and it was a huge success. Teams from the US (Buttrub.com), Estomnia, England, and some team members from Holland. Judges from the US, England, Scotland, Estonia, and even a Britt living in Egypt. There was representation from "Barbacoa" and "Pitt Cue Boys", two of the hottest BBQ restaurants in London as well as other BBQ stands, caterers, and restaurants from around the country. Big sponsorship from Weber UK, French's UK, Newmans Own UK, Buffalo Trace, and ETI (Thermapens are made in the UK!). I designed a unique judging system for this unique event and it worked really well. I'm very proud to be a part of Grillstock and I'll see you all there next year! A side note, someone told me they met Carolyn Wells last week in London at Taste of London. If that's true then maybe the KCBS International Initiative is still happeneing too. They just seem to do it undercover :) Cheers! __________________ Ray Lampe Dr. BBQ The Honey Badger of BBQ. I just don't give a sh!t.

07-04-2012, 11:37 AM	#3
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Glad things turned out great for ya! __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

07-05-2012, 07:35 PM	#4
carlyle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Owatonna, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ray, Thanks for being a BBQ ambassador with our friends overseas. What an untapped market! KCBS would be remiss if the let the opportunity pass by. Hope springs eternal. __________________ Carlyle, KCBS, CBJ, Organizer ( Judge Chair)

07-06-2012, 07:51 AM	#5
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07-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#6
drbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-26-04 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK, PM coming __________________ Ray Lampe Dr. BBQ The Honey Badger of BBQ. I just don't give a sh!t.

07-09-2012, 03:57 AM	#7
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was a great feast,organisation and facilities were very good! The BBQ community is growing by the minute. This year we had our first KCBS sanctioned event in Holland. Maybe you should come to the Tony Stone event next year Dr.BBQ...I know Sandi will appreciate it! Probably Byron will be there as well and a couple of English teams you've met. __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012

07-09-2012, 07:45 AM	#8
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fantastic weekend and efforts by everyone involved. As mentioned there were people from all over the BBQ community and food industry taking a huge interest just as in previous years. I fully agree the bug has hit the UK and EU so the possibilities are endless for growth and potential. Over the last few years I've cooked in and around Estonia, Finland, Australia, England plus a small shot in Hong Kong on the way through and see a lot of growth in a short amount of time. My plan next summer is to add Germany, Holland and possibly a stint in Japan with the International team. Not a bad run for the misplaced American. haha If you remember Ray came over a few months ago and put on the first competition BBQ class in the UK and as far as I know the first full competition class in the EU with great success. I was honored to be asked to lend a hand and proud to be a part of a ground breaking program. This train is runnin' and not stopping anytime soon. :D Doc __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009 Last edited by Dr_KY; 07-09-2012 at 08:03 AM..

07-09-2012, 10:02 AM	#9
drbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-26-04 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I look kind of like an English guy there except for the shorts :) __________________ Ray Lampe Dr. BBQ The Honey Badger of BBQ. I just don't give a sh!t.

07-09-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We also have visitors come over from France that are member of the wood fired oven forum. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009