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19/05/2026
Smoke School has been up and running for over 7 years and in that time my Texas BBQ Master classes have improved the skill over over 750 students.
Pellet or Offset I have a class for you.
Check out houstonsbbq.com.au for more information
07/05/2026
Pellet Grills are now no longer 2nd to Offsets with all the tech upgrades they are becoming just as good!
Auto Start Up, Consistent Temps, No fire management and versatility are just a few of the positives the new units offer.
Simplify your process, get back hours of time, monitor from anywhere and enjoy the same results with my Pellet Grill Master Class.
Check out my classes @ houstonsbbq.com.au
07/05/2026
Thanks for getting tickets to Mays Class.
Junes tickets are on sale now and July tickets will be releasing tonight.
Link to tickets in bio.
03/05/2026
Join me for an immersive 10-hour hands-on Smoking Master
Class that will take your BBQ skills to the next level! My no BS sessions are designed to teach you how to prepare and cook Texas BBQ to perfection at home.
Offset Master Class - What You’ll Learn:
Setup and Fire Management: Work in small groups with me to master the setup, lighting, and fire management techniques of an offset smoker.
Brisket: Each group cooks its own brisket while I demo one on the Pellet Grill.
Other Meats : Hands on trimming, seasoning and cooking Brisket, Pork Ribs, Sausage and our famous smoked Cheeseburger.
Smoking Techniques: Gain insights into various wrapping techniques, key indicators of a perfectly cooked brisket, and much more!
Check out tickets houstonsbbq.com.au
01/05/2026
Insta didn’t post any video’s to FB on the lead up to this video. So without the last week of hype, here is my how to smash burger.
Preparation is key!
Set up all the buns with sauce and pickles before you smash a single patty.
Ball up 70g Patty’s of 20-30% fatty mince.
Prep your cheese so you can get it on fast.
Drop 4-6 Pattie’s at a time, press down hard with the smasher and twist back and forward at the end until the meat presses out under the smasher.
Count to 3 to let the steam and fat lift the smasher off the meat. Twist, lift and slide off and up in one go.
Salt
Flip by pushing hard into the BBQ plate and running around the edges of the patty until you can get under and flip. Don’t leave any of the crispy meat on the plate as that’s wasted flavour.
Add Cheese, cook for 30sec, stack and move to prepared buns.
Boom best burger you have ever had.
From here add extra s**t if you like - onion, bacon, whatever’s .
You’re welcome!
27/04/2026
Attention Texas BBQ lovers!
I’m back with my BBQ classes to teach you the foundations of Texas style BBQ and enable you to cook at home anytime you like at a fraction of the cost.
Join me in my backyard to master either the Offset or Pellet Grill and produce some of the best Backyard BBQ going.
I have trained over 800 students that are now cooking up a storm in their backyard.
Everything you need to know is at houstonsbbq.com.au
14/10/2025
If you haven’t seen my stories lately please note this will be my last popup at the factory as I’m moving out at the end of October.
It’s been great hacking it for the pop ups and education but with the costs of everything these days it’s hard to justify the expense.
Smoke School will be moving home and the pop ups will take a break while I sort out a plan.
My last event has 4 tickets left before it’s sold out so jump online and grab a ticket.
06/10/2025
💥Texas Trinity BBQ Lunch - Saturday 18th October💥
Over 1.5kg of meat, 50 tickets, once a month event.
This month’s platter is The Texas Trinity and feeds 3-4 people!
🥩 400g of Texas style Beef Brisket
🍖 1 Full Rack Baby Back Ribs
🌭 1 fat Cheesy Beef Snag
🌭1 fat Italian Pork Snag
🫕 Mac & Cheese & Slaw
🥒 Bread, Fixings and Houstons BBQ Sauce
$125 and add additional Ribs and Brisket to your order to fill it out!
*Photo of previous platters*
13/09/2025
💥Down to the last 10 tickets💥
Every month I get msg about missing out, please don’t wait until the last minute! There is only 50 Tickets and it’s only once a month.
See ya Sunday week!
10/09/2025
50% of tickets have sold, please grab a ticket before they sell out.
Next pop Up, Sunday 21st - Classic Texas BBQ Lunch !!
💥Next Platter -Good Old Beef & Pork💥
Over 1KG of meat, 50 tickets, once a month event.
This month’s platter is a Texas classic ! Old School, over a kg of meat, feeds 3-4 people!
🥩 500g of Texas style Beef Brisket
🍖 500g of Smoky Pulled Pork
🥩Regular & Spicy Sausage’s
🥔Old fashioned Potato Salad
🥗 Mustard Slaw
🥒 Bread, Fixings and Houstons BBQ Sauce
Add Ribs to your order to fill it out!
*Photo of previous platters*
Link in bio or go to houstonsbbq.com.au
Address
Keilor East, VIC
To get to Slater Parade in Melbourne, you can take the tram and get off at the Slater Parade stop. The tram line that services this area is the number 11 tram.
If you prefer to drive, you can follow the main road until you reach Slater Parade. There is free street parking available on most of the streets in this area.
If you are coming from outside Melbourne and need to take public transport, you can take a train or bus to the city center and then transfer to the number 11 tram.
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What people say
Houston's Barbecue is a must-visit American restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. They specialize in serving 'Old School' Texas Barbecue that is smoked over red gum firewood for up to 18 hours, giving it that authentic Texas taste. The meats are seasoned with salt, pepper, love, and time to create the perfect flavor. Their location on Slater Parade adds to the charm of this place.
Apart from their delicious barbecue offerings, Houston's Barbecue also serves mouth-watering burgers on Thursdays. You can choose from cheeseburger, hamburger, bacon burger, fried chicken burger & cheesy chicken. Their smash burgers are a must-try and are available every Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm.
The restaurant is open for BBQ on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am until sold out. They keep adding more meat until they max out so you can be sure that you won't leave disappointed. The ambiance of the place is cozy and welcoming with friendly staff who make sure you have a great dining experience.
In conclusion, if you're looking for an authentic American barbecue experience in Melbourne, Houston's Barbecue should be at the top of your list. With their delicious food and warm hospitality, it's no wonder why they have become a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
