Barbecuing for Beginners - Gmunden Barbecue & Gourmet Shop - Kochinsel

Barbecuing for Beginners – Your Perfect Start to Grilling

• Start: 11 a.m.
• Location: Kochinsel Gmunden (BBQ & Gourmet Shop)
• Ideal for barbecue beginners—no prior experience required
• The most important grilling techniques & pro tips explained simply

Grill Master: Arth Thomas (Grilling Pro)

Grilling is fun—once you know the basics. In our barbecue course for beginners in Gmunden in the Salzkammergut, we’ll show you step by step what really matters. Whether you’re using a gas grill, charcoal grill, or kettle grill: After this day, you’ll feel much more relaxed and confident at the grill.

Together, we’ll prepare a varied menu and teach you everything you need to know for successful barbecue evenings. You’ll do the grilling yourself, try out different grilling techniques, and get plenty of practical tips you can put into practice right away at home. Whether you’re from Gmunden, the Salzkammergut, or Upper Austria—this barbecue course is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of BBQ.

We’ll answer these questions in the course

• How do I grill meat perfectly—so it’s juicy instead of dry?
• What do direct and indirect grilling mean, and when should I use each method?
• How do I tell when my food is cooked to perfection?
• How do I use a meat thermometer correctly, and what internal temperatures are important?
• What’s the ideal grill temperature for steaks, burgers, chicken, and more?
• What common mistakes should I definitely avoid as a beginner?

Here’s the menu you can look forward to

• Crispy tarte flambée as the perfect starter from the grill
• Perfectly grilled steaks with fresh chanterelles and crispy rosemary potatoes—including forward and reverse grilling
• Juicy cheeseburgers with all the trimmings that make a real BBQ burger
• Road Kill Chicken with a colorful vegetable stir-fry—simple, sophisticated, and incredibly delicious
• Grilled peaches with mascarpone cream as a sweet finale

More Than Just Recipes

We don’t just explain how to make a dish—we also explain why. You’ll learn how to properly manage temperature, grilling methods, and grilling accessories, and you’ll get a feel for how to cook each item to perfection.

We’ll cover topics such as grill temperatures, internal temperatures, the right way to light the grill, direct and indirect grilling, and the safe use of various grilling equipment. Our goal is for you to fire up the grill at home with joy and confidence after the course and wow your family and friends.

Whether you’ve just bought your first grill or have simply been grilling by feel up until now—our grilling course in Gmunden in the Salzkammergut will give you the knowledge that all successful grilling masters share.

Included in the course price

• All freshly prepared dishes to enjoy on-site
• Recipes to recreate at home
• A €5 shopping voucher for purchases of €60 or more at the Grill & Gourmet Shop in Gmunden