I have so many wonderful things to say! Securing our date was effortless, all we had to do was pick our sides, pick our meat, and have our friends and family show up. Having a pitmaster come to our home turned our son's graduation party into something unforgettable. The food was phenomenal, the team was professional and attentive, and the interactive experience kept guests talking. The setup, attention to detail, and seamless service made the entire day feel elevated, completely stress free and did I say delicious? read more

One of the greatest experiences that I have ever had. The way she teaches about barbecue, it's great, and interesting. My son and I had an amazing time. Got my son in to barbecuing with me more. read more

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I had the best time learning and eating here! The place is gorgeous, there is music and one really beautiful LA sunset. The Pitmaster is great and very patient, I learned so much and brought home the best seasonings for my bbq! Love it! Absolutely recommend it! read more

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I have had the pleasure of experiencing the bbq yard both as a customer and as an invited guest of pit master Renea and here are my takeaways. Corporate bonding Event: From beginning to end, you are treated well and feel as part of the experience. Hands on from preparation, what cutlery to use, how to pick and prepare your meats, seasoning, and preparing your grill. Everyone is encouraged to take part in preparation and every safety precaution taken. No Burns! You are taught controlling your grill temperature as Pitmaster Renea meticulously watches over each attendee and interacts with questions about your experience and what you feel your weaknesses are grilling. After grilling and smoking we have a community feast and everyone laughed and talked about their favorite parts of the day. I still have clients ask about the next outting scheduled. Dinner Guest: The attention to detail is in every aspect of the evening. A great date night location. Great food and atmosphere. Relaxing homey venue with night lighting, smell of smoking meats and dinner by the pool. read more

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Couldn't have asked for a better pit master teacher! Renea teaches with passion and care. She is patient and detailed in every step. Would highly recommend!! read more

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On top of being a champion Pit Master, the owner Renea is an incredible host and a phenomenal teacher. I have attended several of her BBQ classes and keep bringing friends and family to each one. Wherever I travel I have to try BBQ, and this is THE BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD (honestly, my mouth is watering as I'm writing this thinking about when I can go back and have more). The best part is that she showed me how to make it! And don't be turned away if you're a vegetarian either because I have vegetarian friends who also love coming here because the classes involve several equally delicious sides, and even non-meat options like Veggie Meatballs! Her classes range in time depending on the dish, but there is always entertainment or something to do. Some meat might take an hour or so to smoke, but that time is then used to make the sides. So it's always timed perfectly with some appetizers to get you warmed up and drooling for the main event. Renea does a fantastic job of collaborating with other groups to create amazing events, on top of classes. She's hosted some non-profit events and very romantic date nights. Renea is a very humble owner as well. She loves winning competitions and bettering herself and she knows that the best way to do that is to get helpful feedback and improve from there. In her classes, she really wants to know honest opinions so she can know how to give her guests the best experience possible. I haven't even mentioned yet how beautiful her home is. As soon as you enter the front gate you'll be blown away by the path leading to the house. You might even see some of their horses. The classes are held in the back yard where there are plenty of smokers to learn about as well as a custom-built brick pizza oven. I will continue to attend every class possible and you should too. :) read more

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We bought a gift card and have emailed the BBQ Yard many times to participate in classes but haven't heard back. Chase won't give me my money back and this merchant won't respond...horrible experience especially since it was a gift. read more

Renea and Daniel taught us SO MUCH! They were super welcoming, friendly, and patient when teaching us their pizza making and BBQ techniques. What better way to learn?! And all while eating yummy appetizers. It was such a nice experience for my family and I. I can confidently say we would take another BBQ workshop in a heartbeat from Renea and Daniel. Best BBQ ribs and tri-tip we have ever had! read more

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What an awesome experience and intimate setting. Vintage ranch style home on a acre beautiful grounds. Renea is a Pit master & bbq extraordinaire! Daniel her husband is so warm & hospitable! They're are a unique couple! This is a must if you've never been & want to learn about smoking & grilling. We'll be back. read more

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My husband and I attended the tri-tip class. I loved the set up. The backyard was beautiful and it was cool to see the different types of smokers/equipment on site. The class is hands on and very informative. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. Our appetizers and tri-tip turned were fantastic. We couldn't eat it all. We definitely want to come back and try more classes. read more

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What a surprise of a gem for a party, team building event, or celebration. The staff was accommodating and the food was delicious. Everyone had fun learning and creating together. read more

I had a gathering here at the BBQ yard the food was good, but definitely over priced for what you get. Since we weren't allowed to use the bathrooms on ground when we had our event. We used Porter potty that were placed in the dark with no lighting. There is also a pool on ground that isn't safe for people with very small children. The day of our event she specify said she was going to cover the pool & did not. We brought it up to her attention the day of the event & we were just ignored. What made it difficult is our event was in the evening, and it was dark, so it made everyone who had kids at the event a little uncomfortable & more weary knowing the pool wasn't covered. I think this venue would be better suited for a party with older children. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about The BBQ Yard. We took their tri-tip class yesterday, and had an amazing time. The instruction was hands on, and explained the prep and cooking process step by step. They timed the class so that nothing was rushed, and there was no downtime at all. We had amazing appetizers, and a perfectly cooked tri-tip. For the price of just a meal, we walked away full...and educated. read more

The Best Bar B Q classes in the San Gabriel Valley! You won't be disappointed! I took this class with my wife. The class starts with the basics in how to start a charcoal Bar B Q grill CORRECTLY! From there it is how to prepare your meats, chicken, Ribs & appetizers as well. From Different Rub & spices to Proper food temperatures. The instructors are very Knowledgeable beyond belief. No question goes un answered. After everything is cooked, you have an awesome dinner with your perfectly cooked food! Highly recommend this Class, To all out there that want to enhance their Bar B Q skills! read more

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If you love BBQ, you're going to LOVE The BBQ Yard for all things BBQ. First off; they actual bbq yard is gorgeous, the beautiful gardens, lush greenery and ranch style grounds are so charming and relaxing. Renea; the owner is super sweet, welcoming and super helpful. The first time we were there to check out the place; she gave us a tour of it and we got to feed the horses :) The BBQ Yard hosted one of our nonprofit events and everyone absolutely loved it. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the place was and how delicious the food tasted. We decided to do custom pizzas for our guests in their wood fire oven and everyone LOVED IT. Can't get any better than fresh brick oven baked pizza!! Reneas went above and beyond! It was incredible! Some of our guests even booked workshops with her after our event! Also, since The BBQ Yard hosts BBQ classes and workshops; my brother in law and his wife were in town from Indonesia; they both wanted to learn more about BBQing so they took a private class with Renea and they were blown away. They were both surprised by the detail she put into teaching them and all the nuggets of knowledge she shared with them. They definitely learned a lot and shared how helpful and knowledgeable Renea was. My husband and I are now thinking of doing a workshop with Renea too. You guys should definitely check them out! One of a kind places for sure!!! Thanks for all your help Renea!!! read more

My husband and I attended the Tri-Tip BBQ class as a gift from our daughters. It was fantastic - we learned some great tips, had a wonderful meal with the most beautiful setting. Renea and her pit crew were fantastic- helpful and fun. The bonus was bringing home their special seasonings and leftover tri-tip for another meal. I highly recommend The BBQ Yard for a great evening with friends or even a team-building event. read more

We had the most amazing time during our class with The BBQ yard. We spent the entire day as a family learning to do something new and fun. Caroline was the most on amazing instructor and could not have been more kind. The breakfast she made us was outstanding and I would go back just for that alone. If you are looking for something fun and new to try with friends and family I would highly recommend this class. The food that we learned to make was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to try and make it myself. Book your class today!!!!!! read more

I've taken two classes at the BBQ Yard and they were amazing. Fun and informative, these hands-on classes make you learn and do the work, instead of being lectured. Renea and Daniel are great instructors and always make you feel welcomed to the class and supported throughout. And, they compete in BBQ competitions, so they know what they are taking about - from the smokers, to the wood, to the meat prep, to presentation, and everything in between. The classes they offer are for anyone from beginner to experienced because you can always learn something new. I look forward to taking another class again with them. Thank you, Renea and Daniel, for adding a entertaining and delicious hobby to my list! read more

I attended an event at the BBQ yard while in California visiting family. First off the food was to die for, it was presented so beautifully and tasted even better. The property was absolutely breathtaking and made for a fun and unique experience. The owner and staff were very friendly and accommodating. We all know the saying you get what you pay for, well in this case the space, service and food is worth every penny!!! read more

My Favorite place to go! Amazing teaching staff and offers one of the top date locations in my opinion me and my girlfriend made a date out of it and made some delicious ribs. Caroline was very professional and made the whole experience fun you can go with Zero knowledge and still come out making delicious food everything was organized and all the supplies needed were given would 10/10 recommend for anything really read more

This was an amazing experience! I learned so much about preparing BBQ ribs. I also learned how to make BBQ sauce. My favorite was learning country line dancing! Smoking ribs takes take time however well worth the wait. It was a delicious meal! All this, with the amazing company of my co-workers. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness! read more

Loved the setting. The people are fun, funny, engaging and good at what they do. They have date night cooking and dinner experience! We attended a brisket and app cooking session and it was awesome! I highly recommend this to anyone working on becoming better at smoking food making sides. This was a birthday gift from an associate of mine and I couldn't have chosen a better one for myself. read more

This place is awesome from the location to the people. My class was a great group of guys with all types of skill levels Matt, Joe, Neil, Anthony, and my BBQ partner Jaime. Renea the Pitt Master gave clear instruction no temp chase teaching us what to look for with Ribs and Brisket. Everything from temp control to types of woods to multiple ways to trim. Very hands on an well organize. We did a total of 4 briskets smoked 4 different ways and 5 racks of Ribs. The whole team here was supportive Daniel and Chamo with answering questions and just making sure you had an awesome experience. Great time talking wing recipes with my man Chamo. We even had another Pitt Master swing through helping us shot out to Scott asking the questions we didn't think to ask. Listening to them bounce techniques they use competing amazing info. Food was so good from the sides to super tender Brisket. We had a to go box off the things we smoked which I brought home put it on the counter went to change came back food was all about gone with the wife and kids telling me great it was lol. So no matter the skill level if you want to learn BBQ this is the place for you. I will be seeing them for their Tri Tip class really soon. Thanks to Renea, Daniel, Chamo, and Scott for a wonderful experience. read more

Amazing, amazing BBQ! We were lucky enough to have them cater at my fathers 65th birthday. The brisket and ribs were next level delicious! They were so helpful and informative too. Learned so many bbq tips and technics. Looking forward to our next event with them. read more

Took Renea's class yesterday and had a great time. Would definitely recommend taking her class if you want to know everything about smoking Brisket and Ribs! Her and Daniel were great hosts. We look forward to doing it again! read more

After having this bbq we cannot have any chain bbq restaurants!!! Caroline is an awesome smoker! She is super patient and knowledgeable at her craft! Totally recommend her classes! If you want to impress your friends and have some summer fun contact The BBQ Yard! read more