From The Shack

Stephen Crowe
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This is a podcast about BBQ, by two guys who absolutely love cooking outside over fire, charcoal or briquettes. one of us has made this part of our living and now runs a BBQ kitchen, the other is a well-established demo chef for a brand you will of heard of, and also together we have catered pop-ups and private events. We want to create a pod that other BBQ lovers can enjoy, learn from and get involved with.

  1. Tomaporks, Smash Burgers, Holiday Cooks & BBQ Chat

    3 days ago

    Tomaporks, Smash Burgers, Holiday Cooks & BBQ Chat

    Shack Bites – Season 1 Episode 9 Welcome back to Shack Bites, the bi-weekly mini show from From The Shack, where Steve and Dec bring you the latest cooks, BBQ chat, community updates, and everything happening around the fire. This week, Steve has been spending plenty of time behind the camera, recording recipes for the upcoming Millington Hall Farm YouTube channel, and he gives us a sneak peek at two of the standout cooks from the filming sessions. First up is an incredible Tomapork cooked with a premium twist, showcasing just how special this cut can be when treated with a little creativity and attention to detail. Steve talks through the cook, the inspiration behind it, and why it could become one of his favourite pork dishes yet. Next, it's a true crowd-pleaser — a classic double smash burger, taken to another level with homemade bacon jam. Crispy edges, juicy beef, rich smoky bacon flavours and everything you want from a proper burger cook. If you're looking for inspiration for your next BBQ session, this one's definitely worth hearing about. Meanwhile, Dec has been proving that great BBQ can happen anywhere. While away on holiday, he fired up his trusty mini kamado to cook a flavour-packed Cajun pork chop, bringing plenty of heat and bold seasoning to the table. He also put together a beautifully cooked whole chicken, proving once again that simple cooks done well are often some of the best. Whether you're into burgers, pork, chicken, live fire cooking or simply hearing two mates talking BBQ, there's plenty to enjoy in this week's episode. The From The Shack WhatsApp Community is one of the fastest-growing BBQ groups in the UK, bringing together pitmasters, backyard cooks, live fire enthusiasts and complete beginners alike. Share your cooks, ask questions, discover events, get inspiration, and connect with fellow BBQ lovers from across the country. 👉 Join the community here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgL4YE47fHQ84xhw25sptr Instagram: @fromtheshackpod Instagram: @charredfoodco Instagram: @cheshire_grill Available on: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Amazon Music If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your BBQ mates. Every recommendation helps us reach more people and continue growing the amazing UK BBQ community. This episode is proudly supported by: Thermapen Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Alfresco Chapel Thank you for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring great BBQ content to the community. See you around the fire. Join The From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow UsFrom The Shack PodcastSteveDecListen & SubscribeA Huge Thank You To Our Sponsors

    35 min
  2. From The Shack Podcast – Season 3 Episode 9 - Growing UK BBQ, Building Communities & Bringing People Together

    7 Jun

    From The Shack Podcast – Season 3 Episode 9 - Growing UK BBQ, Building Communities & Bringing People Together

    What happens when a few people with a shared passion get together around a barbecue? In this week's episode of From The Shack, Steve and Dec dive into a topic that sits right at the heart of the UK BBQ community: how every one of us can play a part in growing BBQ in our local area. Whether it's organising a casual cook-up, attending local events, starting a WhatsApp group, inviting friends round for a fire-cooked feast, or simply sharing knowledge with newcomers, the lads discuss how the biggest movements often start with the smallest conversations. The UK BBQ scene has never been stronger, but there is still huge potential to introduce more people to outdoor cooking, live fire, smoking, and the incredible community that comes with it. Steve and Dec share their thoughts on why creating opportunities for people to connect is so important, and how amazing things can happen when like-minded people get together around food, fire, and good conversation. Alongside the main topic, the boys also: Read out listener comments and feedback from recent episodes Catch up on community news and upcoming events Discuss what's been happening across the UK BBQ scene Share recent cooks, ideas, and inspiration Talk about the power of local BBQ meet-ups and social gatherings At its core, BBQ is about much more than food. It's about friendships, community, learning from each other, and creating memories. If you've ever thought about organising a local cook-up or getting more involved in your area, this episode is packed with ideas and encouragement to help get things started. Our WhatsApp community is growing every week and has become one of the best places to share cooks, ask questions, get advice, discover events, and connect with fellow BBQ enthusiasts from across the UK. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pitmaster, we'd love to have you join us. 👉 Join here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgL4YE47fHQ84xhw25sptr Instagram: @charredfoodco Instagram: @imhappyrelly Instagram: @fromtheshackpod You can find From The Shack wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Amazon Music If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the episode with your BBQ mates. Every share helps us reach more people and continue growing the UK BBQ community. Because great BBQ is about more than food—it's about the people around the fire. Join the From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow The HostsSteveDecFrom The Shack PodcastListen & Subscribe

    46 min
  3. Shack Bites – Season 1 Episode 8 Bavette Steak, Wild Game & BBQ

    31 May

    Shack Bites – Season 1 Episode 8 Bavette Steak, Wild Game & BBQ

    Steve and Dec are back with another episode of Shack Bites — the bi-weekly mini show from From The Shack, where we dive into the cooks, flavours, and fire-fuelled conversations that have caught our attention this week. This episode sees Dec talking us through an incredible bavette steak cook, covering how he approached the cook, techniques for getting the perfect finish, and why bavette remains one of the most underrated cuts out there for BBQ and live fire cooking. Meanwhile, Steve has been diving deep into wild game cooking, serving up some amazing venison alongside a range of other game dishes cooked over fire. We chat flavour profiles, cooking methods, sourcing quality produce, and why game deserves far more attention in outdoor cooking. As always, we also cover: BBQ community news and eventsWhat we’ve been cooking recentlyLive fire cooking tips and techniquesGear chat and upcoming plansSocial media highlights from the BBQ worldIf you’re into steak, wild game, BBQ, smoking, and relaxed food chat, this one’s definitely worth a listen. Share your cooks, ask questions, and chat all things BBQ and live fire cooking with the community: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgL4YE47fHQ84xhw25sptr Instagram: @fromtheshackpodCharred Food Co: @charredfoodcoPodcast: From The Shack / Shack BitesAvailable now on: SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeThanks for supporting the podcast — don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your BBQ mates. Join the From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow UsListen & Subscribe

    44 min
  4. From The Shack S3 – Episode 8 Cookery Classes, Fields to Fork Festival

    24 May

    From The Shack S3 – Episode 8 Cookery Classes, Fields to Fork Festival

    Steve and Dec are back with another packed episode of From The Shack, bringing you more live fire chat, BBQ stories, food inspiration, and everything happening in the community. This week, Dec tells us all about his recent cookery class with chef Thom Bateman, where the focus was all about mastering incredible sides to complement any dish. From flavour combinations and techniques to simple ways to elevate your cooks at home, Dec shares some of the biggest takeaways from the experience and why sides deserve just as much attention as the main event. Meanwhile, Steve gives us his full review of the incredible Fields to Fork Festival. Over the weekend, Steve hosted Michelin Star-winning chef Josh Angus for an amazing live demo experience, before jumping on stage himself on the Sunday alongside his good friend Rich Silverman, aka The Craft Butcher. The lads talk about the atmosphere, the crowds, standout moments from the weekend, and why events like this are such an important part of the BBQ and outdoor cooking community. As always, we also cover: What we’ve been cooking lately BBQ community news and events Gear, techniques, and live fire chat Social media highlights from the BBQ scene Upcoming plans for Charred Food Co and the podcast If you love BBQ, live fire cooking, great food events, and relaxed food chat, this episode is for you. Share your cooks, ask questions, get advice, and chat all things BBQ with the community: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgL4YE47fHQ84xhw25sptr Instagram: @charredfoodco Podcast: From The Shack YouTube content coming soon Thom Bateman Josh Angus Rich Silverman – The Craft Butcher Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your BBQ mates. Join the From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow UsSpecial Mentions

    51 min
  5. Shack Bites _ Season 1 , Episode 7 Bacon Wrapped Cherry's / Brisket Pastrami

    17 May

    Shack Bites _ Season 1 , Episode 7 Bacon Wrapped Cherry's / Brisket Pastrami

    Shack Bites – Season 1 Episode 7 Bacon Wrapped Cherries & Brisket Pastrami Steve and Dec are back with another fire-fuelled episode of Shack Bites, and this one is packed with bold flavours, BBQ chat, and a couple of standout cooks that absolutely stole the show. Steve takes things in a totally different direction with some incredible bacon wrapped cherries — sweet, salty, smoky, and ridiculously addictive. We break down how they came together, what inspired the cook, and why sometimes the weirdest combinations end up being the biggest winners. Meanwhile, Dec absolutely knocks it out of the park with a homemade brisket pastrami. From curing and seasoning through to the final slice, we dive into the process, the flavours, the texture, and why this might be one of the best things he’s cooked so far. As always, we also cover: What we’ve been cooking recently BBQ wins and disasters Gear, techniques, and live fire chat Food inspiration from the community What’s coming next for Shack Bites and Charred Food Co If you’re into smoked meats, creative BBQ cooks, and relaxed food chat, this is the episode for you. Get involved with the community, share your cooks, ask questions, and chat BBQ with like-minded people: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HgL4YE47fHQ84xhw25sptr Instagram: @charredfoodco Podcast: From the Shack / Shack Bites YouTube content coming soon Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast — don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with your BBQ mates.

    23 min
  6. From the Shack — Season 3, Episode 7: Looking Back at the Big BBQ Community Cookout

    10 May

    From the Shack — Season 3, Episode 7: Looking Back at the Big BBQ Community Cookout

    This week we take a proper look back at what turned out to be an incredible weekend at the Big BBQ Community Cookout at Millington Hall Farm. What started as an idea to bring the community together has quickly become one of the most unique BBQ gatherings in the UK — and this episode is all about celebrating the people who made it happen. The Cookout only works because of the amazing people involved. In this episode we talk about: The incredible atmosphere across the whole weekend Campers, day visitors and BBQ fanatics all coming together The community spirit around the fires Why events like this matter so much to the UK BBQ scene This event is proof that BBQ is about far more than just food. A huge thank you to all of the chefs who gave up their time to cook, teach and feed the crowds throughout the weekend. From live fire demos to relaxed chats around the grills, the level of talent on display was unreal — but even better was how approachable and welcoming everyone was. That’s what makes this community special. We also shout out the brilliant butchers who brought the butchery demos to life. Breaking down cuts, sharing knowledge, answering questions and helping people understand more about the food they cook — it added another layer to the whole weekend experience. Massive thanks to all of the vendors who came down and supported the event. One of the best things about the Cookout is giving smaller businesses, creators and BBQ brands a place to showcase what they do in a relaxed, community-first environment. A huge thank you to the main sponsors who help make this event possible: 🔥 The Catering ButcherSupplying incredible quality meat and supporting the community from day one. 🔥 Globaltic CharcoalHelping keep the fires burning all weekend with quality charcoal built for proper live fire cooking. Without support like this, events like the Cookout simply wouldn’t happen. Millington Hall Farm absolutely loves hosting this event and being part of the BBQ community. The farm is more than happy to continue building this event and creating a space where people can come together through food and fire. And From the Shack Podcast is proud to help be the voice of it all. The conversation carries on every day in the From the Shack WhatsApp group — packed with cooks, tips, BBQ chat and community support. 👉 Join here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1n16JqsWCfIkMTG0aAfRQ 🔥 Steve / Charred Food CoInstagram: @charredfoodco 🔥 Dec / Cheshire GrillInstagram: @cheshire_grill Follow the podcast accounts for event updates, cooks, guests and everything BBQ. The next big event is coming fast… 🔥 Live fire cooking🔥 Music🔥 Butchery stage🔥 Farming stage🔥 Community vibes all weekend 🎟️ Tickets available now:👉 https://www.meatupfestival.com The Big BBQ Community Cookout continues to show exactly what the UK BBQ scene is about: Good people.Good food.Open fires.No egos. And we can’t wait to do it all again 🔥 🔥 The Community Behind the Event👨‍🍳 Demo Chefs & Live Fire Cooking🥩 Demo Butchers🛍️ Vendors & Community Businesses🙌 Main Sponsors🏕️ Millington Hall Farm & From the Shack📲 Join the Community📲 Follow the Journey🎟️ MEAT UP Festival — August 1st & 2nd🔥 Final Word

    1hr 4min
  7. Shack Bites — Season 1, Episode 6 Rotisserie Chicken / Sirloin Joint

    3 May

    Shack Bites — Season 1, Episode 6 Rotisserie Chicken / Sirloin Joint

    Shack bites is back — and this week it’s all about taking inspiration from the Big BBQ Community Cookout and bringing it straight back to the grill. From simple rotisserie cooking to full-on BBQ Sunday dinners, this one’s packed with proper, real-world cooks. Dec talks us through cooking a whole chicken on the Monolith rotisserie — keeping things simple but dialled in. We get into: Why rotisserie cooking is such a game changer Getting that even cook and crispy skin Managing heat and fire Letting the grill do the work A proper reminder that simple techniques, done well, deliver every time. Steve brings some serious comfort food to the fire with: Sirloin joint cooked over live fire Roast potatoes Creamed leeks All inspired by a demo from James Peck at the Community Cookout. We chat about: Taking inspiration from live demos and making it your own Cooking a full “Sunday dinner” on the BBQ Balancing different elements over fire Why this style of cooking just hits differently outdoors This episode really shows what the Cookout is all about: Seeing something live Taking it home Putting your own spin on it That’s how the community grows — sharing ideas and actually using them. As always, we chat about: What’s inspiring us right now What we want to cook next Ideas taken from recent events Keeping things fresh and trying new approaches The conversation doesn’t stop when the episode ends. Join the From the Shack WhatsApp group — already full of people sharing cooks, tips and ideas daily: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1n16JqsWCfIkMTG0aAfRQ 🔥 MEAT UP Festival — August 1st & 2ndYear one of our live fire festival — tickets are limited. 🎟️ Grab yours here:👉 https://www.meatupfestival.com 🔥 Millington Hall Farm — Classes & ExperiencesLive fire cooking classes, BBQ events and more: 👉 https://www.millingtonhall.com Stay connected and see what we’re cooking week to week: Steve🔥 Instagram: @charredfoodco Dec🔥 Instagram: @cheshire_grill Follow the podcast accounts for updates, cooks and behind-the-scenes. We want to hear from you: Tried rotisserie cooking? Ever done a full BBQ Sunday dinner? What should we cook next? Drop us a message and get involved. Next week we’re back with a full episode of From the Shack. Until then…keep the fire lit. 🔥 🎙️ Shack Bites — Episode 6Rotisserie Chicken & Fire-Roasted Sunday Dinner 🔥🍗🥩🔥 What We’ve Been Cooking🍗 Dec’s Rotisserie Chicken🥩 Steve’s BBQ Sunday Dinner🔥 Inspiration from the Cookout🍖 BBQ Inspiration & What’s Next📲 Join the Community🎟️ Events & Experiences📲 Follow the Journey🔥 Get Involved

    32 min
  8. From the Shack — Season 3, Episode 6 - The Big BBQ Community Cookout Preview

    23 Apr

    From the Shack — Season 3, Episode 6 - The Big BBQ Community Cookout Preview

    This week’s episode is all about one of the most unique events in the UK BBQ calendar… The Big BBQ Community Cookout, happening Saturday 25th April at Millington Hall Farm. And the best part?It’s completely free. We break down what makes this event so special — and why it’s become such a standout in the UK BBQ scene. The only 100% free BBQ event in the UK Free for guests, campers, and vendors A true community-driven weekend This isn’t a polished, commercial festival — it’s BBQ in its purest form. Some of the top names in UK BBQ are giving up their time to: Cook all day Share food with the crowd Demonstrate techniques Talk BBQ and connect with people No egos — just people who love cooking over fire. One of the best parts of the weekend: Guests can camp on-site Bring your own grill Cook your own food Share dishes with others Learn from the people around you It’s a proper BBQ community experience — not just something you watch, but something you’re part of. If you’re coming down for the day, you can expect: Live fire cooking all day Food being cooked and shared Live cooking demos Live butchery demos Vendors showcasing their products A fully open bar DJ playing throughout the day A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere Come down, grab some food, have a drink, and soak it all in. We talk about why this event is so important to us: It’s built for the community It removes barriers — anyone can attend It brings together backyard cooks and professionals It’s about sharing knowledge, food, and time It’s everything BBQ should be. 📅 Saturday 25th April📍 Millington Hall Farm Come for the day or stay for the weekend — either way, you’re part of it. If you’re into BBQ, live fire cooking, or just great food and great people… This is one you don’t want to miss. What more could a BBQ fanatic ask for? Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes and everything happening on the day: Event info Last-minute updates Community highlights We’ll see you there 🔥

    56 min
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About

This is a podcast about BBQ, by two guys who absolutely love cooking outside over fire, charcoal or briquettes. one of us has made this part of our living and now runs a BBQ kitchen, the other is a well-established demo chef for a brand you will of heard of, and also together we have catered pop-ups and private events. We want to create a pod that other BBQ lovers can enjoy, learn from and get involved with.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Crowe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Crowe
  • Show Website
    From The Shack

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