Backyard BBQ School is a contract vendor with Lee County, and is held at the Lodge at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lodge is a screened in shelter with ceiling fans and restrooms. Each class will be no larger than 16 people to maintain intimacy and personal attention.
The class is 3 hours long beginning at 11:00am and ending at 2:00pm. Each hour has 2 different topics lasting 40 minutes, a 10 minute temperature control period when we make sure our “Pits” are at the proper temperature, and a 10 minute break. During the break period, refreshments will be available to keep everyone going until the “Q de gra.” That means the end, or “let’s eat some BBQ.”
The tuition fee is $65 plus tax per person. This includes the class and a BBQ buffet. Our "Pass on Gas" T-Shirts are available for $20/each. Registration is available at the Lee County Parks website.
- Hour 1: Intro and fire start.
- Hour 1: Fuels and tools.
- Hour 2: Brief history with ethnic & regional influences.
- Hour 2: Learn what makes a good sauce and rub.
- Hour 3: Final preparation, summary and BBQ meal.
- 40 min. Lecture
- 10 min. Temperature control
- 10 min. break
Our regularly scheduled classes are held at the Lodge Pavilion at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Special class events are held at specified locations.)
For our Lakes Park classes, you can can view upcoming dates & register for one of our classes on the Lee County Parks website. On their website, you may login as a guest to view upcoming classes at Lakes Park for Backyard BBQ School.
In order to register for the class, you must first create an account with Lee Parks here.
If you are having trouble using Lee County's web site please call this number 239-533-7275 Mon.-Fri. 8:00am to 4:00pm for a quick and easy sign up!
Any further problems call us at 239-822-1088 or email us at info@backyardbbqschool.com
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