The Whole Hog BBQ COMP
A contest that is a celebration of pork in honour of our primary sponsor, Cranswick PLC. Seven rounds over two days, each based around a different cut of pork or pork product. Additionally all of your pork will be donated and provided for you by Cranswick PLC.
Like all of our contests, this contest is open to experienced teams, teams who have competed before and brand new teams.
THREE REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CONTEST
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
Each team will be supplied with all the pork and products required for each of the rounds courtesy of our primary festival partner, Cranswick PLC
low entry fee
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
Your all inclusive fee covers entry in to all contest rounds, your meat, access to onsite amenities, ability to stay onsite for the duration of the contest.
Inclusive contest
ALL YOUR MEAT INCLUDED
Inclusive contest
This contest is all about teams new, nearly new and experienced competing alongside each other to showcase competition barbecue.
Contest Overview
- Contest open to anyone regardless of experience
- Freestyle contest with limited restrictions on what teams can produce
- Contest based around different cuts of pork and pork products
- Seven rounds over two days with each round being themed around a different pork product
- All of your pork and pork products provided by Cranswick PLC
- Team sizes from 1 to 5 people
- Will take place as part of Malton Grill and Smoke Festival in the grounds of The Talbot Hotel Malton, itself a fringe event to Malton Food Lovers Festival
Regular Team Entry
Backyard Team Entry (TBC)
Backyard Team Entry (TBC)
Our normal entry for teams both experienced and new who want to enter all of the contest rounds and will provide all of their own equipment.
- Entry in to all seven whole hog rounds
- Eligible to win the overall Whole Hog Championship
- Pork and pork products provided by Cranswick PLC
Backyard Team Entry (TBC)
Backyard Team Entry (TBC)
Backyard Team Entry (TBC)
Our brand new option for new teams only. Who want to participate in the backyard contest that runs in conjunction with the regular contest.
- Entry in to four rounds (two each day)
- Option to enter additional rounds
- A separate championship for backyard teams over the four rounds
- Eligible to win the overall Whole Hog Champion if they choose to enter all seven rounds
- Eligible to win any given round teams participate in
- Pork and pork products provided by Cranswick PLC
- Gazebo, bullet smoker and kettle grill provided
- Free to bring additional kit if required
Contest Judges
If you would like to register to judge at this contest.
If you woulike to take part in a judging course to become accredited to judge our freestyle contests
If you woulike to take part in a judging course to become accredited to judge our freestyle contests
We will consider judges applications from both current KCBS and SCA registered judges, or people who have judged at our contest previously. Additionally we will consider judges who have relevant experience in competing or judging competition barbecue.
If you woulike to take part in a judging course to become accredited to judge our freestyle contests
If you woulike to take part in a judging course to become accredited to judge our freestyle contests
If you woulike to take part in a judging course to become accredited to judge our freestyle contests
We will possibly be running a judging course for anyone with no experience in competition barbecue judging, at the festival on Saturday 24th May. This will enable you to judge at this event, and our other freestyle contests.
More information
New Teams
If you are a new team and you want more information on what to expect and what you might need. Please read our page which hopefully will have the answers you need. If you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact us via our contact us page.
FAQ's
Please reach us at getintouch@compbbquk.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
For regular teams, the contest will be over seven freestyle rounds, four on Saturday and three on Sunday. There will be an overall winner of each round from all of the teams taking part in that round. Scores for all round will be aggregated to find a Whole Hog champion.
For backyard teams, the format will be over four rounds in total, two on Saturday, and Two on Sunday. These rounds will be the same ones that regular teams are also competing in which means backyard teams can win the overall round. Scores for backyard teams will be aggregated over the four rounds to find an overall backyard champion.
Yes, backyard teams can enter any or all of the remaining three rounds and be eligible to win any round they compete in. If they choose to enter all seven rounds, they will also be eligible for the overall Whole Hog championship. Backyard teams must participate as a minimum in the four rounds of the backyard contest to be eligible for the backyard championship.
Full round details will be available very soon, bit as a minimum it will be seven rounds over two days all based around pork and pork products.
This is a completely open contest, and anyone can enter either as a regular team or a backyard team. Backyard entry will be limited to new teams only however.
Yes, we have sufficient space for people to park vehicles (1 per team) behind the contest area and also plenty of space for teams to pitch additional tents for sleeping in etc.
Teams will have access to electricity in the team area, nearby toilets and water. Water will likely only be cold water, so please bring whatever you require for heating water and washing up etc.
Terms and Conditions of Entry
Cancelation
We aim to keep contest entry fees as low as possible, as such contest entry fees have been calculated based on the costs of organising the contest. To ensure any withdrawals or cancellations by teams do not impact our ability to hold the contest, we limit refunds depending on how long before the event a team withdraws.
For regular team entry
- If you cancel or withdraw before the 1st March 2025, £75 of your entry fee will be considered non-refundable.
- If you cancel or withdrawn or after the 1st March 2025 and before the 1st May, £100 of your entry fee will be considered non-refundable.
- If you cancel or withdrawn or after the 1st May 2025, all of your entry fee will be non-refundable.
Equipment
For regular entry you accept that you are required to supply your own equipment including shelters, barbecues, smokers and all other equipment. You supply this at your own risk and are responsible for the safety and security of it while it is on site. CompBBQUK and Hot to the Touch Events Ltd cannot be help liable for damage to any equipment brought on to site by teams.
Other rules and instruction
You agree to follow all reasonable rules and instructions both verbal and written that relate to the contest, requirements for attending and entering the contest and behaviour while at the contest.
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