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A Culinary Masterpiece Unleashed!Last weekend, we had the privilege of experiencing a BBQ lunch that exceeded all expectations! Hats off to Chef Bart Beek for orchestrating a feast of superlative flavours, innovative techniques, using choice meats, and a touch of culinary wizardry.To kickstart our epic journey, Bart presented a 3-hour slow-roasted lamb shoulder with juniper & lemon, with a side of fondant potatoes and carrots, a perfect teaser for what was to come.As the heavenly aroma of sizzling meat filled the air, the journey continued with barbecue-roasted Cape Grim eye fillet, three pepper sauce, thyme mushrooms, then followed by, Grilled Cone Bay barramundi, Greek tomatoes, yoghurt feta sauce.The Sweet Finale…to conclude our unforgettable journey, the Chef pulled out all the stops, presenting a divine spit-roasted pineapple with a caramelised glaze, served with steamed muscat poached fruits pudding, with a butter-caramel sauce, accompanied by a quenelle of mandarin zest smoked cream. The smoky sweetness of the cream, combined with the rich, buttery caramel sauce created a decadent masterpiece.Throughout this sensational feast, our talented Chef Bart, engaged all participants, sharing his passion, knowledge, and culinary tips. Each course was not only a delight for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle, as the cooking process was artfully demonstrated, leaving us in awe of his mastery.A boy's day out with my son, perfect.As a Foodie, I salute Chef Bart.

Booked a BBQ experience for my father in law's 70th birthday and couldnt have been any happier. Bart was a fantastic host, very knowledgeable and full of stories,. Everyone learned something that day. Amazing home and environment, even though it was a hot day, we were very well looked after.They even went as far as buying a 6 pack for a very picky drinker in our group ;)Would absolutely recommend.Thanks again

Could not recommend Essence BBQ Labs Mastclass highly enough. Bart made us feel right at home from the very beginning. The quality of food served was outstanding, with each dish somehow better than the last! Bart takes the time to go into great detail on how to recreate each dish at home, and makes you feel confident you can pull this off for a crowd of people, which is not easy to do. We can't wait to book in again!

A group of 6 of us had the best day out with Bart being the most amazing host with a well planned menu and plenty of drinks .We all learnt something and we’re all impressed with the quality and knowledge that Bart shared with us. Highly recommend to anyone with or without cooking experience.We will be back.

BBQ Masterclass at EssencebbqLab hosted by chef Bart Beek at his home. Over the course of 5 hours we learned about cooking 6 different ways on the BBQ and tasted 6 delicious dishes. From low and slow through rotisserie, smoking and grilling, we covered the science and the techniques. At the end of the afternoon we came away armed with the knowledge and detailed recipes to prepare the dishes ourselves. If you get the opportunity to attend a session with Bart, I highly recommend it.

A fantastic masterclass in BBQ cooking, with sensational food served and exceptional service. The small group setting allows guest to enjoy the experience, learn and ask questions from a seasoned professional.Bart and his team are thoughtful in their menu selection, using quality ingredients. You won’t leave hungry and the free flow of drinks is a bonus!We certainly enjoyed our session and would come back again. An experience worth sharing with friends and family.

Bart & EssenceBbqLAB treated our business team to a relaxed, entertaining, fun, informative, delicious and thoroughly enjoyable gastronomic experience. We're all trying his wonderful and individual recipes at home. Not sure which is our favorite yet, roasted cauli, slow roast lamb, ratatouille, Huon Salmon, bocadillo de chorizo or the magnificent steak! That wasn't the complete list either...

Bart hosts an incredible culinary experience. The Salmon was one of my favourites! Tremendous effort by him and his team of hosts. Bart will show you a variety of cooking techniques that yourself can achieve at home. I highly recommend it!

Exceeded our expectations!What a fantastic afternoon. Bart is a world class chef with a gift for engaging everyone with his joy of food and cooking. Not only did we learn heaps about BBQing (I am trying one of the dishes tonight on my BBQ) we got to cook and eat really great food while being entertained with Barts inspirational and often funny chef stories.I would be happy to recommend this masterclass experience to anyone who wants a great afternoon of excellent food, flowing drinks, good company and loads of expert practical BBQing advice.

I had fantastic time at Bart’s barbecue class. The food was incredible and Bart is an excellent host. The setting was perfect. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing afternoon. I highly recommend this. I’ll definitely be back.