Southern Thunder BBQ Cooking School

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BBQ Cooking School & Competition BBQ Team Take our all-day, hands-on, intensive course for $249 and never ruin a cut of meat again! Come meat the community.

We cover everything you need to know to cook amazing BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken and more-- all on your smokers at home. Did we mention 3 meals + 1 guest pass to the BBQ DINNER FEAST? You've never had this much fun in a classroom.

11/04/2026

OUR LAST BBQ PRO CLASS THIS YEAR HAS A FEW SEATS LEFT! DON'T MISS OUT! Our full-day "Pitmaster Apprentice" cooking class is on Saturday, November 14th. (Formerly "BBQ with the Pros," our flagship class has a new name—same great experience.) Learn more and book at https://southernthunderbbq.com/pitmaster-apprentice

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, and ThermoWorks.

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com

11/04/2026

OUR LAST BBQ PRO CLASS FOR THIS YEAR IS FILLING UP FAST! Our full-day "Pitmaster Apprentice" cooking class is on Saturday, November 14th. (Formerly "BBQ with the Pros," our flagship class has a new name—same great experience.) You will learn how to smoke brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and so much more —all in one day! November bonus: We will show you how to smoke a whole turkey. To learn more and sign up, visit https://southernthunderbbq.com/pitmaster-apprentice

Below are pictures from our recent September 2026 class.

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, and ThermoWorks.

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com:

07/18/2026

BOOK OUR LAST BBQ PRO CLASSES FOR THIS YEAR!
Our two Fall BBQ WITH THE PROS cooking classes are filling up.- Saturdays, September 19th and November 14th. You will learn how to smoke brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and so much more —all in one day! To learn more and sign up, visit https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/bbq-with-the-pros

Below are pictures from our recent June class.

Thanks to all our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, ThermoWorks, and BBQDaddyCharcoal (see discount code below).

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com: See less

06/30/2026

Our final Grilling & W**e Pairing class will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 5:00-8:00pm. We would love for you to join us!

06/12/2026

FATHER'S DAY IS A WEEK AWAY!
Gift a BBQ class for your favorite cook to take their smoking skills to the next level! Want $50 Off ?? >> Use Coupon Code 50DAD

Now's your chance to learn from the Pros. We have summer BBQ WITH THE PROS cooking classes available for signup! YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SMOKE BRISKET, PULLED PORK, CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SO MUCH MORE --ALL IN ONE DAY! Spots in our June and July classes are going fast, so book today! Limited seats remain! We have gift certificates on sale, too (a perfect Father's Day Gift!!). To learn more and sign up, visit https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/bbq-with-the-pros

Want $50 Off? Use Coupon Code 50DAD at checkout on our website.

Thanks to all our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, ThermoWorks, and BBQDaddyCharcoal (see discount code below).

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com:

06/09/2026

We've published our remaining classes for the year! Take advantage of some great deals, and we hope to see you in the pits!

BBQ with the Pros - June 20, July 11, Sept 19, Oct 24 & Nov 11 ($50 off using 50REF)
Whole Hog Party - July 25 ($50 off using 50HOG)
Grill with the Pros - August 8 ($25 off using 25GRILL)

For more information: https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/

06/04/2026

FATHER'S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Gift a BBQ class for your favorite cook to take their smoking skills to the next level!

Now's your chance to learn from the Pros. We have summer BBQ WITH THE PROS cooking classes available for signup! YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SMOKE BRISKET, PULLED PORK, CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SO MUCH MORE --ALL IN ONE DAY! Spots in our June and July classes are going fast, so book today! Limited seats remain! We have gift certificates on sale, too (a perfect Father's Day Gift!!). To learn more and sign up, visit https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/bbq-with-the-pros

Thanks to all our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, ThermoWorks, and BBQDaddyCharcoal (see discount code below).

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com:
https://www.thebbqsuperstore.com/Default.asp
BBQ Daddy Charcoal 5% Discount Code 47TYJQ9G
https://bbqdaddycharcoal.com/

06/04/2026

We had fantastic "BBQ with the Pros" classes this past April and May. Our June and July classes are filling up fast. To learn more and sign up, visit https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/bbq-with-the-pros

Below are pictures from both April and May classes. Who's hungry from Que from our students?

Thanks to all our incredible sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, ThermoWorks, and BBQDaddyCharcoal (see discount code below).

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com:
https://www.thebbqsuperstore.com/Default.asp
BBQ Daddy Charcoal 5% Discount Code 47TYJQ9G
https://bbqdaddycharcoal.com/

06/03/2026

Southern Thunder BBQ is looking for a part-time marketing person to help get our name out and fill our classes! If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our team, please message us!

05/20/2026

Father's Day is just around the corner!

CALLING ALL SMOKED BBQ COOKS OUT THERE. Now's your chance to learn from the Pros. We have summer BBQ WITH THE PROS cooking classes available for signup! YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SMOKE BRISKET, PULLED PORK, CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SO MUCH MORE --ALL IN ONE DAY! Spots are going fast, so book today! Limited seats remain! We have gift certificates on sale, too (a perfect Father's Day Gift!!). To learn more and sign up, visit https://www.southernthunderbbq.com/bbq-with-the-pros

Thanks to all our fantastic sponsors. Heath Riles BBQ, Southern Q Smokers & Trailers, Grilla Grills, ThermoWorks, and BBQDaddyCharcoal (see discount code below).

Heath Riles BBQ:
https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
Grilla Grills:
https://www.grillagrills.com/
Southern Q Smokers & Trailers: https://www.southernqsmokers.com/
TheBBQSuperstore.com:
https://www.thebbqsuperstore.com/Default.asp
BBQ Daddy Charcoal 5% Discount Code 47TYJQ9G
https://bbqdaddycharcoal.com/ See less

Address

1473 Joyner Avenue SE
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

7am - 5pm

Website

http://www.southernthunderbbq.com/

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