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Friday, 23 April 2027 · KCBS judging class

Become a certified BBQ judge

The day before Humala BBQ-Master we train new KCBS judges at Grillitalu. Everyone who completes the class gets a certificate and can go on to judge KCBS competitions anywhere in the world — starting right here the very next day.

Saturday's competition
When Fri, 23 April 2027
What you get A KCBS judge's certificate
Where it's valid At KCBS competitions worldwide
Where Humala tee 16, Adra village
The date is set, the details will follow later. The class times, the fee and registration are still to be confirmed. Let us know you're interested and we'll send you the information among the first.

At an international BBQ competition the entries are scored by KCBS certified judges who have taken the class, know the rulebook and judge every entry the same way.

On Friday, 23 April 2027, Grillitalu hosts the KCBS judging class, where a new generation of Estonian BBQ judges is trained. Everyone who completes it is a certified judge and the certificate is valid internationally.

And there's somewhere to use it right away. The next day, on Saturday, we hold Humala BBQ-Master right here — a competition run under KCBS rules, which the newly certified judges can come and score straight away.

Why it's worth it

What the certificate gives you

  • A certificate that's valid internationally. As a KCBS Certified BBQ Judge you can go and score KCBS competitions anywhere in the world.
  • And that skill comes home with you to your own grill.
  • The best seat at the competition. From the judges' table you see and taste exactly what the best BBQ cooks in Estonia and Europe are making right now.
Who it's for

Who can become a judge

You don't have to be a professional cook or a competition griller to judge. You need interest, an honest palate and a willingness to follow the rules. KCBS sets three conditions for a certified judge:

  • You must be at least 16 years old.
  • A completed KCBS judging class — exactly the one held here on 23 April.
  • A valid KCBS membership. You can join through kcbs.us; we'll walk you through it if you need a hand.
The conditions come from the KCBS judging requirements. The practical side of the class — times, length and fee — is still being confirmed, and we'll announce it on this page.
Two days in a row

Class on Friday, competition on Saturday

  1. Friday, 23.04

    KCBS judging class

    The class and certification at Grillitalu. Times to be confirmed.

  2. Saturday, 24.04

    Humala BBQ-Master

    The legendary competition has already been held four times, now internationally under KCBS rules. Four rounds: chicken, pork ribs, pork and brisket. The newly certified judges can start scoring right away.

The two events belong together: you learn on Friday and judge on Saturday. If you're coming from further away, Grillitalu accommodation is open from Friday, so you don't have to drive in on the morning.

Want to train as a judge?

Registration opens together with the details. Leave your contact today and you'll be among the first to know.

Humala BBQ-Master
Grillitalu

How to get here

Humala tee 16, Adra village, Harku parish, 76704 Harju County Waze Google Maps 59.386933, 24.328315