Gold Coast Hinterland · Competition BBQ

Chain Smokers BBQ

Slow-Smoked. Pit-Crafted. Competition-Proven.

OUR STORY

Smoke, Fire & Craft

Chain Smokers BBQ - a Gold Coast Hinterland competition BBQ team and catering operation. Born from a love of the craft and honed over countless competition weekends, we bring that same competition-level precision to every catering event we do.

From 12-hour smoked brisket to competition-winning pulled pork — everything we serve is slow-smoked, pit-crafted, and built to impress.

Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD

INTRODUCING

Our Rubs

Three signature blends, crafted for competition and perfected for your table.

White Gold

White Gold

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Smokehouse Standard

Smokehouse Standard

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Midnight Graze

Midnight Graze

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CATERING

Feed the Crowd

Premium packages for any event, minimum 40 guests.

Keep It Simple

$50per person
  • 2 Meats
  • 2 Salads
  • 2 Sauces
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Most Popular

All The King's Men

$60per person
  • 3 Meats
  • 2 Salads
  • 3 Sauces
  • Pickles
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We Want It All

$70per person
  • 4 Meats
  • 3 Salads
  • 4 Sauces
  • Pickles
  • Bread Choice
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Custom menus available · Contact us to discuss your event

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

Catch us at a competition or look out for our next catering showcase.

09
APR
2026

Meatstock Toowoomba

Toowoomba

Our next competition

FROM THE PIT

Stories & Recipes

Competition tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and recipes from our pit.

18 March 2026 · Ashley Gorell

Burnt Ends: The Best Bite in Barbecue

How to make proper burnt ends from the brisket point — the two-stage cook, how to cube and sauce them, getting that sticky caramelised exterior, and why they are always the first thing to go at any BBQ spread.

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16 March 2026 · Ashley Gorell

Smoked Chicken: Getting Crispy Skin at Low Temperatures

Why smoked chicken gets rubbery skin and exactly how to fix it — dry brining, spatchcock method, running the smoker hotter than you think, and finishing over direct heat for the crispiest skin possible.

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14 March 2026 · Ashley Gorell

Smoked Lamb Shoulder: The Overnight Set and Forget

A complete guide to smoking whole lamb shoulder overnight — seasoning paste, wood selection, 12-hour low temperature cook, and how to finish it perfectly for pulling or serving on the bone.

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THE GALLERY

From the Pit

Competition weekends, events, and food that speaks for itself.