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Meatstock BBQ Wars Focus: Scotch & Smoke

"After a few trips to the States I decided to build Bertha (my smoker)."

Answered by: Nick Cooper

How did you get into the barbecue business? After a few trips to the States I decided to build Bertha (my smoker). Scott, my housemate, and I decided to enter BBQ WARS Port Mac. Now with one more teammate, Brad, we have a Grand Championship and a serious addiction for competition BBQ.

What's your signature dish? Chicken and beef would be our most successful dishes.

Can you let us in on what you're bringing to the BBQ Wars? SCOTCH AND SMOKE.

Which bands/artists are you keen to catch at Meatstock? The Beards.

If you could feed any band/artist playing at Meatstock who would it be and what would you serve them? Everything we have.

What else are you looking forward to at Meatstock? Meeting the other teams and talking BBQ, as well as the bands, crowds and atmosphere.