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. Season Finale – Looking Back, Looking Forward & Getting Ready for BBQ Season

    12 hr ago

    Season Finale – Looking Back, Looking Forward & Getting Ready for BBQ Season

    From The Shack Podcast – Season 3 Episode 10Season Finale – Looking Back, Looking Forward & Getting Ready for BBQ Season Well... that's a wrap on Season 3 of From The Shack. It feels like only yesterday we were kicking off another season around the fire, and somehow here we are already at the finale. This week's episode is a relaxed catch-up between two mates, reflecting on what we've been up to recently, what's coming up over the summer, and why we're more excited than ever for the months ahead. Steve has been flat out as the BBQ class season gets underway at Millington Hall Farm, with the brand-new outdoor cookery garden now in full swing. From planning classes and firing up the grills to welcoming guests for another season of live fire cooking, it's been a busy but incredibly rewarding few weeks. Meanwhile, Dec has been away again, proving once more that holidays and BBQ go hand in hand. He shares some of his latest holiday cooks, the gear he packed, and why a barbecue always seems to make a trip away even better. The lads also look ahead to one of their favourite times of the year… festival season. Naturally, a big part of the conversation turns to Meat Up Festival, a weekend that has become one of the highlights of the UK BBQ calendar. Great food, incredible people, live fire cooking, and the chance to catch up with friends old and new – we genuinely can't wait to get back amongst it all. As always, there's plenty of BBQ chat, community stories, and a few laughs along the way. We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, downloaded, commented, shared, sent us messages, and joined the community throughout Season 3. This podcast exists because of you. We've absolutely loved producing this season and we're already planning bigger and better things for Season 4. Until then… Thank you for being part of the journey, and we'll see you around the fire very soon. The podcast may be taking a short break between seasons, but the conversation never stops. Our WhatsApp community is packed with BBQ enthusiasts from all over the UK sharing cooks, recipes, tips, product recommendations, event information and plenty of BBQ banter. 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: @fromtheshackpod Instagram: @charredfoodco Instagram: @imhappyrelly Available on: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Amazon Music If you've enjoyed Season 3, please leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and share the podcast with your BBQ mates. Every share helps us continue growing this amazing community. A massive thank you to our Season 3 sponsors for supporting the podcast and helping us continue bringing great BBQ conversations to the community: Thermapen Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Alfresco Chapel Keep cooking. Keep learning. Keep bringing people together around great food and fire. See you in Season 4. 🔥 Thank You For An Incredible SeasonJoin The From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow UsFrom The Shack PodcastSteveDecListen & SubscribeA Huge Thank You To Our SponsorsUntil Season 4…

    1hr 9min
  2. Crispy Wings, Cajun Chicken & A Show-Stopping Pork Loin

    21 Jun

    Crispy Wings, Cajun Chicken & A Show-Stopping Pork Loin

    Shack Bites – Season 1 Episode 10 Welcome back to Shack Bites, the bi-weekly mini show from From The Shack, where Steve and Dec sit down to talk through the cooks, conversations, and community stories that have caught their attention this week. This episode is packed with flavour. Dec has been experimenting with a cook that sounds almost too good to be true. After smoking a batch of chicken wings low and slow, he finished them by crisping them up in rendered beef fat left over from a smash burger cook. The result? Crispy, smoky, flavour-packed wings that might just become a regular feature in his BBQ rotation. Meanwhile, Steve has been raising the bar once again with a stunning French-trimmed two-bone pork loin, served alongside butter-roasted fennel, crispy herb potatoes, and finished with a rich cider reduction sauce. A cook that proves BBQ and outdoor cooking can be every bit as refined as restaurant dining while still staying true to its fire-cooked roots. Dec's second cook of the week took inspiration from his recent Cajun adventures, with a flavour-packed Cajun chicken dish, paired with Mediterranean vegetables and a creamy Alfredo-style sauce. The lads discuss balancing bold flavours, building simple but effective meals, and why sometimes the best cooks are the ones that don't overcomplicate things. Alongside the cooks, Steve and Dec also dive into: Listener comments and feedback from last week's episode The conversations everyone has been having in the From The Shack WhatsApp community Popular BBQ topics currently trending amongst listeners Community updates and BBQ news What's been happening around the UK BBQ scene Plans for upcoming cooks, events, and content As always, it's a relaxed conversation between two mates who love BBQ, outdoor cooking, and the incredible community that comes with it. The conversation doesn't stop when the podcast ends. Our WhatsApp community has become one of the most active and welcoming BBQ groups in the UK, with members sharing cooks, recipes, advice, product recommendations, event information, and plenty of BBQ banter every day. Whether you're firing up your first kettle barbecue or running a competition smoker, there's a place for you in the community. 👉 Join 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 podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with your BBQ mates. Every recommendation helps us reach more people and continue growing the UK BBQ community. A huge thank you to our fantastic sponsors for supporting the podcast: Thermapen Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Alfresco Chapel Their continued support helps us keep bringing great BBQ content, conversations, and community-focused episodes to listeners every week. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you around the fire. Join The From The Shack WhatsApp CommunityFollow UsFrom The Shack PodcastSteveDecListen & SubscribeThanks To Our Sponsors

    37 min
  3. Tomaporks, Smash Burgers, Holiday Cooks & BBQ Chat

    14 Jun

    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephen Crowe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Crowe
  • Show Website
    From The Shack

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