Open Fire BBQ
Masterclass
Cook over real fire. Learn the ancient art of the South American Gaucho. All-you-can-eat canapé-style asado over open fire. All in one unforgettable afternoon.
🍺 BYO drinks welcome 🔥 Hands-on if you want 🏆 Certificate included
All food, soft drinks & certificate included
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The Full Experience
From the first ember to the last bite.
You arrive to a fire already burning. The first thing off the grill is the Choripan — Argentina's iconic street food, grilled chorizo in crusty bread with house chimichurri. It sets the tone for everything that follows.
As the class unfolds, Givago walks you through the fire. You'll work with the Matambrito de Cerdo a la Pizza (pork flank with a pizza-style finish), then the Picanha, the Brazilian queen of the BBQ, served with smoked traditional chimichurri. Each cut teaches you something different about heat, timing and technique.
Then the big cuts take centre stage: a Leg of Lamb slow-cooked over open fire, a Hung Whole Chicken stuffed with herbs and spices, and a Full Rack of Beef Ribs smoked for 7 hours. You season, position and monitor every piece yourself.
When the fire settles, the table is set. Everything you cooked is laid out to share. Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon and Sugar, Salads and Grilled Veggies round out the feast. Cook together, eat together. See you around the fire.
What You'll Learn
Master the Fire.
Cook Like a Gaucho.
This is not a demonstration. You will get your hands on the fire, the tools, and the meat.
Fire Management
Learn how to build, control and sustain a live fire. Understand heat zones, coal management and timing — the foundation of everything.
Tools of the Gaucho
Get hands-on with the traditional parrilla grill, spit roasting and drum smoking. Know which tool to use for each cut and technique.
Premium Cuts
Cook picanha, lamb, smoked beef ribs and more. Learn how to handle, season and cook premium cuts to perfection over open fire.
South American Techniques
Discover the difference between grilling, roasting and smoking — and the authentic Gaucho traditions behind each method.
Get Involved
Want to get your hands dirty? Jump right in.
The hands-on experience is available for everyone who wants to participate. You can cook alongside Givago, manage the fire yourself, and handle the cuts — or simply watch, learn and enjoy the atmosphere. There's no pressure either way.
Whether you're the type who wants to be elbow-deep in the fire or you'd rather sit back with a cold beer and absorb it all — this class works for you.
🍺 BYO fully welcome — beer, wine, whisky, vodka, or whatever you enjoy. Soft drinks & water provided. Please drink responsibly.
No Experience? No Problem.
You don't need to know anything about fire to join.
This class is designed for complete beginners. Whether you've never cooked over fire before or you just want to level up your backyard BBQ — Givago will guide you through every step. All equipment is provided. All ingredients are included. You just need to show up ready to have a great time.
The Food Experience
BBQ Canapé Experience
This is not a sit-down dinner. It's an all-you-can-eat canapé-style asado — 7 moments, all cooked over open fire, served as they come off the flame. Grab it, taste it, go back for more.
🔥 How It Works
The canapés are served throughout the experience, in a specific order to tell a story of flavours, techniques and traditions. Feel the fire, savour every cut and enjoy every moment.
The Story Behind the Fire
Where does the Asado come from?
And why does it taste so different?
The Gaucho Tradition
The asado was born on the vast pampas of South America — a tradition carried by the gauchos, the nomadic horsemen of Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. Cooking over open fire wasn't a recipe. It was a way of life, shaped by the land, the cattle and centuries of European influence from Spanish and Italian settlers who brought their own fire-cooking traditions to the New World.
Animal Welfare & the Pasture
The quality of the meat on your plate starts long before the fire. As a qualified veterinarian, Givago understands this better than most. Cattle raised on open pasture, with proper care, low stress and natural grazing, produce meat with superior marbling, depth of flavour and texture. Animal welfare isn't just ethics — it's the foundation of exceptional BBQ.
The Science on the Table
Givago brings a unique perspective to the fire: the science of meat. From muscle fibre structure to fat distribution and the Maillard reaction, understanding what happens to meat over heat transforms how you cook. This is what separates a good BBQ from an unforgettable one. It's exactly what you'll learn in this class.
Your Instructor
Givago Garcia Tissot
Veterinarian & Chef Asador · Open Fire Specialist
Givago is a Brazilian-qualified veterinarian, chef and Australia's leading open fire BBQ specialist. He brings a unique combination of meat science, culinary expertise and the deep-rooted traditions of the South American Gaucho to every class.
As the first Gaucho practitioner to deliver open fire cooking at Sydney's Vivid Festival, Givago has cooked for thousands of people across Australia and South America. His mission is simple: teach people to respect the fire and cook with confidence.
Everything Included
One price. Everything covered.
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Hunter Valley, NSW · 12:00pm to 4:00pm · All inclusive
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Certificate names required. Please enter the full name of each participant exactly as it should appear on their certificate. Phone number — required for event day communications.
Your Details
Secure payment via Stripe · Confirmation by email
Certificate names required. Please enter the full name of each participant exactly as it should appear on their certificate. Phone number — required for event day communications.
Your Details
Secure payment via Stripe · Confirmation by email
Certificate names required. Please enter the full name of each participant exactly as it should appear on their certificate. Phone number — required for event day communications.
Your Details
Secure payment via Stripe · Confirmation by email
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Give the gift of fire.
Know someone who loves great food and the outdoors? A Pampa Flame Gift Voucher is the perfect present — a full day masterclass experience in the Hunter Valley, worth A$189.
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- ✓Valid for 12 months from purchase
- ✓Includes full fire feast — meats, salads & desserts
🔥 Learn the fire. Cook the meat. Share the table.
Saturday 30th May 2026 · Hunter Valley · A$189 per person · BYO drinks welcome
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