BRQ Pitmaster to Hold Baton Rouge’s First BBQ School

Charlie Ruffolo • December 19, 2018

On Saturday March 30, 2019 from 1 to 4pm, Jeff Petkevicius, BRQ Pitmaster and barbeque genius, will lead a BBQ school. This event will be held at the amphitheater at Louisiana Culinary Institute, located at 10550 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

This class is designed for anyone that wants to learn the tips, tricks, and best practices that the pros use for competition-style barbecue. The three-hour session will include a seminar, a viewing, and a tasting of the four primary meats; brisket, pork, chicken, and ribs. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.

Petkevicius has been a professional KCBS Pitmaster since 2010. He is now the Pitmaster for BRQ Seafood and Barbeque in Baton and Denham Springs, overseeing all BBQ products for both locations as well as Bacon & Fig, the catering division of BRQ and LCI. He has competed professionally over 150 times across the nation, earning over 100 top 10 category calls, 8 grand championships, 7 reserve grand championships, and over 50 top 10 overall finishes. Petkevicius appeared on the 6th season of BBQ Pitmasters, and is the author of Going Pro the guide to entering professional BBQ.

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