Judging – March 29-30, 2025

Maximum 30 Teams Allowed!

The BBQ EXPO MASTER’S CHALLENGE is a KCBS-sanctioned competition, offering teams the opportunity to earn points toward the 2025 Team of the Year (TOY) Europe rankings.

KCBS competitions are divided into key categories that represent the most common cuts of meat in traditional American barbecue. As a MASTER SERIES contest, the BBQ EXPO MASTER’S CHALLENGE requires each team to prepare and present the following dishes:
– Chicken: can be presented in any form, but it must meet the required standards of taste and tenderness.
– Pork Ribs: typically St. Louis-style ribs, they must be perfectly cooked with a balanced flavor and ideal texture.
– Pork (Boston Butt): must be tender enough to pull apart and well-smoked, with flavors that enhance the meat without overpowering it.
– Brisket: the most challenging and prestigious cut; it must be tender, juicy, and showcase a perfect balance of smoke, seasoning, and texture.