Amidst the smoky ambience, 20-30 teams will passionately compete for the ultimate glory and top honours. And you will be treated to tantalizing tastings and BBQ expertise from the talented participants.
You’ll see customised barbeque rigs, lots of jaw-achingly perfect pieces of meat and a bunch of passionate personalities who just love barbequing and are happy to share their secrets.
Get ready for a sizzling event as the incredible team from NZ Steak Cookoff Association is gearing up to once again host the “Home on the Grill” BBQ Steak Cookoff Competition.
Next Home Show
Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test in our Steak Cookoff competition!
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed pitmaster or a humble backyard BBQer, this is the perfect opportunity to see how your steak stacks up against the best. With rounds for both adults and kids, everyone has a chance to showcase their grilling skills and enjoy some friendly competition.
Or perhaps platters and salads are more your style?
Then get ready to unleash your culinary creativity in our ‘Anything Goes with Best Foods Mayo’ ancillary competition! Whip up any dish featuring Best Foods Mayo as the star ingredient—whether it’s a sauce, dressing, or an innovative condiment, the possibilities are endless!
While you can pre-cook parts of your dish at home, all final assembly must be done onsite for presentation at the competition on Saturday, 7th September. We’ll provide the Best Foods Mayo – you bring the rest!
BBQ Winnings!
With cash prizes up for grabs, both of these competitions are open to anyone who can grill, fry, cook, bake, or assemble something delicious! Now’s the time to get creative, impress the judges, and show us what you can do.
If you’re up for the challenge, register now and we’ll be in touch with all the details. Don’t miss out on this sizzling opportunity!
Not only will visitors get to taste the product of the Grillmasters efforts, they’ll be invited to give it a go themselves. So come along and talk to the ‘Grillmasters’ – they love sharing their tips so you can get the best out of your BBQ.
Kids on the Grill
The fun extends to the little ones with the Kids BBQ Cookoff Competition, where budding young grill masters get their chance to shine and showcase their cooking prowess as they take on a classic BBQ challenge. Come and check out the next generation of barbeque barons as they show their skills behind the grill.
It’s a day filled with mouthwatering delights and a celebration of all things BBQ!
Enter the Steak Cookoff
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed pitmaster or a humble backyard BBQer, this is the perfect opportunity to see how your steak stacks up against the best. With rounds for both adults and kids, everyone has a chance to showcase their grilling skills and enjoy some friendly competition.
Anything goes ancillary competition
Then get ready to unleash your culinary creativity in our ‘Anything Goes with Best Foods Mayo’ ancillary competition! Whip up any dish featuring Best Foods Mayo as the star ingredient—whether it’s a sauce, dressing, or an innovative condiment, the possibilities are endless!
While you can pre-cook parts of your dish at home, all final assembly must be done onsite for presentation at the competition on Saturday, 7th September. We’ll provide the Best Foods Mayo – you bring the rest!
Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test in our Steak Cookoff competition!
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed pitmaster or a humble backyard BBQer, this is the perfect opportunity to see how your steak stacks up against the best. With rounds for both adults and kids, everyone has a chance to showcase their grilling skills and enjoy some friendly competition.
Or perhaps platters and salads are more your style?
Then get ready to unleash your culinary creativity in our ‘Anything Goes with Best Foods Mayo’ ancillary competition! Whip up any dish featuring Best Foods Mayo as the star ingredient—whether it’s a sauce, dressing, or an innovative condiment, the possibilities are endless!
While you can pre-cook parts of your dish at home, all final assembly must be done onsite for presentation at the competition on Saturday, 7th September. We’ll provide the Best Foods Mayo – you bring the rest!
BBQ Winnings!
With cash prizes up for grabs, both of these competitions are open to anyone who can grill, fry, cook, bake, or assemble something delicious! Now’s the time to get creative, impress the judges, and show us what you can do.
If you’re up for the challenge, register now and we’ll be in touch with all the details. Don’t miss out on this sizzling opportunity!
Take a look at the line up of award-winning Grillmasters that will be taking part in the day’s activities. We’ll load more competitors here closer to the Show.
From NZBA Success to SCA Glory on the Global Stage
Charlotte shines as a global culinary sensation, seizing the limelight! This year, she secured the impressive title of 12th World best ancillary cook at the SCA Worlds in Fort Worth. Transitioning boldly from her all-female NZBA team, Charlotte has emerged as a creative powerhouse in the SCA, conjuring exceptional culinary wonders in the ancillary realm. With two coveted Golden Tickets—one in Ancillary and another in Steak. Charlotte also sets fire to grills and minds with her sizzling BBQ Masterclasses at BBQ’s & More in Auckland.
Sizzling Feats: Troy's Culinary Conquests
Troy stands proudly at the helm of both the sizzling Steak Championship and the dynamic Ancillary Adventure, firmly gripping his coveted Golden Tickets for each! But that’s not all—his relentless journey spans across the ditch in a high-octane quest to conquer competitions and seize championship points at every turn. With an ironclad determination, Troy is also the mastermind behind the mouthwatering BBQ haven restaurant in Christchurch, and Beers by Bacon Bros!
Flames of Triumph: Jared's BBQ Journey
Get ready for a sizzling tale of BBQ mastery and family legacy! Meet Jared, the unstoppable force behind Hamilton’s fiery BBQ’s and More store. But that’s just the beginning—Jared’s journey is turbocharged by his partnership with none other than Croix Valley, ardent backers of the electrifying US SCA Competitions. Across the ocean, Jared blazed a trail of triumph, igniting grills and dominating events throughout the US.
Rising BBQ Star
But wait, it gets better! Skill runs deep in the family blood. Jared’s son, the dynamic Rhys, blazes as a rising star with an insatiable competition drive. In the world of Kids Que Comps, Rhys not only nabs awards but also leaves everyone astonished. And get this—Rhys is about to take on the big leagues, already outshining seasoned cooks with his stunning hand-ins. The BBQ scene will never be unchanged!
Get ready to fire up your grills and showcase your BBQ skills at the SCA ‘Home on the Grill’ competition at the Auckland Home Show! This is your chance to prove you’re the ultimate Grill Master. This is an offical SCANZ competition.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate backyard griller, this competition is your stage to shine. Compete against the best, impress the judges, and earn the title of BBQ royalty.
With a lively atmosphere and mouth-watering prizes on the line, this is one event no BBQ enthusiast can afford to miss. Register now and let the flames of competition ignite your passion for grilling!
IMPORTANT: Please click to read and familiarise yourself with all of the Steak Cooking Associations rules and regulations.
Special things to note:
– Both the SCA ‘Home on the Grill’ and the Ancillary ‘Anything Goes with Best Foods Mayo’ competitions are run by the SCA (Steak Cookoff Association) and will be held on the Saturday 7 September of the Auckland Home Show, at the Auckland Showgrounds.
– Steaks for the SCA ‘Home on the Grill’ competition are provided by Pure South.
– Best Foods Mayo will be provided for the Ancillary ‘Anything Goes with Best Foods Mayo’ competition.
– Timings, rules and competition details will be communicated to all competitors upon registration.
Contact/Location
For information and assistance on exhibiting at the Auckland Home Show, please do not hesitate to contact us!
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Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 September, 2025
Auckland Showgrounds - Greenlane
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