From The Shack

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&#3...

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 wing...

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...

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 friend...

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 o...

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 t...

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 ridiculo...

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 involve...

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...

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...

Shack Bites is back — and this week it’s all about big flavours, proper comfort food, and pushing things a little further on the BBQ . Steve and Dec run through what’s been cooking recently — and there’s some serious food in this one. Dec takes on a proper full English breakfast — on the BBQ . We get into: Cooking a full breakfast over fire Managing different elements at once Why everything just t...

This week’s episode is all about community and connection , as we announce something we’ve been wanting to do for a while — plus we’re joined by a very special guest. We’ve officially launched the From the Shack WhatsApp group — and it’s already kicking off. BBQ chat happening daily People sharing cooks, ideas and tips Questions being answered in real time A proper space for the community to conne...

Shack Bites is back — and this one’s a bit different… This week we’re cooking live during the episode , keeping it raw, real, and exactly what BBQ is all about — making the most of good food and good company. Steve brings some leftover picanha from a cook earlier in the week and puts it back over the fire live on the pod. We get into: Making the most of leftovers (without it feeling like leftovers...

This week’s episode is a special one. Steve and Dec take a deep dive into everything you need to know about MEAT UP Festival — happening August 1st & 2nd at Ashley Showground. This is more than just a BBQ event — it’s a full weekend built around live fire cooking, music, community, and bringing people together. In this episode, we break down the vision behind MEAT UP and why we wanted to creat...

Satay Chicken, Pastrami Beef Ribs & Proper BBQ Inspiration 🔥 Shack Bites is back for another quick hit of BBQ chat — and this week Steve and Dec are talking through some seriously tasty cooks that have been hitting the grills recently. Short, relaxed, and all about what’s actually being cooked right now. Steve kicks things off with a couple of dishes he’s been experimenting with recently. Fir...

In this episode, Steve and Dec dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in the BBQ world right now — the growth of the UK BBQ scene . After seeing some really interesting insights shared by BBQ legend Marcus Bawdon, the lads get stuck into where things might be heading and why barbecue culture in the UK seems to be gaining more momentum than ever. We chat about: The rise of live fire c...

Shack Bites is back — and this week we’re joined once again by Jon Wilson , author of the BBQ Community Cookbook . This one’s relaxed, food-focused, and all about what’s been hitting the grills lately — plus what’s coming up next. No deep dives. No heavy structure. Just proper BBQ chat. Steve, Dec and Jon get into: What’s been on the grill recently Any standout cooks Lessons learned (and near miss...

This week we’re joined by friend of the show and all-round top bloke Jon Wilson , author of the BBQ Community Cookbook — a project that perfectly captures what the UK BBQ scene is all about. Steve and Dec both feature in the book, so this one feels especially close to home. We dive into: Where the idea for the cookbook came from What made Jon decide to actually go for it The process of pulling tog...

Welcome to the very first Shack Bites — your new midweek hit of BBQ chat. Shorter, looser, and all about what’s been happening around the fire lately. No big deep dives. No heavy agenda. Just proper BBQ conversation. In this episode, Steve and Dec dive into: The first proper cooks of the year What’s been hitting the grill lately Any wins, tweaks, or “that actually worked” moments What we’re itchin...

Season 3, Episode 1 of From the Shack . Season 3 is officially here — and this episode is all about celebrating the return of the pod and everything we’ve got coming this year. Steve and Dec are back behind the mics, kicking things off with big energy, big plans, and a proper look at what’s ahead for the BBQ community in 2026. After a short break between seasons, we’re back — refreshed, refocused,...

In the Season 2 Finale , Steve and Dec sit down for a reflective, honest, and heartfelt episode to close out an incredible year in the UK BBQ community. We cover all the usual segments — community news, recent cooks, shoutouts, gear, events, and what’s been happening in our world of BBQ — but this one carries some extra weight and meaning. We look back at our favourite memories, moments, cooks, co...

In this episode, Steve and Dec catch up on everything BBQ — from recent cooks and community news to what’s coming next. The main focus, though, is a deep dive into the exciting collaboration between Burnt Chef , Tribe Apparel and Mat Blak . We talk about what this collab means for the UK BBQ & fire-cooking scene, the inspiration behind it, and why we think it’s a game-changer. Whether you'...

We’re wrapping up the 2025 BBQ season with a proper lookback. In this episode Steve and Dec reflect on the best moments of the summer — from festivals and the community cookout to standout cooks and trends shaping the UK BBQ scene . Highlights in this episode: 🔥 BBQ Season round-up: our top moments from the summer — events, demos, and the trends that shaped the year in live fire cooking. 🎥 Steve...

This week, we’re talking all things Sizzlefest — the annual BBQ festival hosted by SoCal BBQ Store in Southampton. What started as a small get-together has become a must-attend event for anyone in the UK BBQ community , bringing together pitmasters, home cooks, and BBQ brands for one massive celebration of live fire cooking . Recorded at Alfresco Chapel — one of our amazing sponsors — we’re joined...

After months of planning (and a little help from Storm Amy delaying things!), the Big BBQ Community Cookout finally happened — and what a day it was! In this episode, Steve and Dec sit down to unpack it all — from how the event came together, to what went down on the day, and why it might just be one of the best BBQ community gatherings the UK has ever seen. We chat about: 🔥 The inspiration behin...