Meet Ross

After a career in London with Shell Oil Ross worked for his Uncle at his Total Oil and Calor Gas (LPG) depot primarily managing the LPG (Gas) division, studying Gas fitting, maintenace & servicing and reaching Director level. His qualifications are UK based, however, a few years later he emigrated to Australia. He has owned and run Barbitec for over 20 years in Perth, knows the in’s and out’s of Barbequing and now dedicates his time to cooking, famously known for the first ‘WA BBQ Chef’ to start BBQ cooking classes back in early 2000.

This website, is all, cooking, BBQ Maintenance, regulations, tips and many ways to make your BBQ experience better, so browse and feel free to send him questions on anything BBQ..

Having spent many years in the Gas business, being Qualified in the UK and then requalifying in Australia, he is now a qualified & licensed Gas fitter (GF 010535).

Ross now concentrates on BBQ’s, he is a BBQ Technician, an author and BBQ Chef, where else would you get such comprehensive knowledge in one place? His advice is free and objective so if you have a bbq problem call him as he will be happy to help at no charge.

Passionate about food, wine, cooking and recipes you can follow him daily on his instagram page for cooking tips and advice. He is also the author of three books, his latest being ‘British & Australian BBQ Secrets- V2 ‘Roasts, Rubs & BBQ Blends’ written jointly with UK Celebrity Chef Ben Bartlett (aka BBQ BEN). Oh, and yes 3 more coming in the series making 5 books in total. He has been on many local Radio stations including 6PR and ABC Perth and continues to be asked for his expertise.

He has set up the ‘BARBECUE SERVICE ALLIANCE AUSTRALIA DIRECTORY’ for BBQ servicing, repairs, etc. Australia-wide. So if you want a like business to Barbitec but you are in another State go to www.bbqsaa.com.au all busineses listed are 5 star!

Join him at his ‘All Things BBQ’ Workshops in and around Perth WA, most of them are free or for little cost, learn to cook, maintain and buy a BBQ. for more information click on ‘EVENTS & APPEARANCES’

‘Barbitec through its resources helps and supports ‘WA Local and Australian Businesses‘ – So should you!  ..  The local & Australian products that we use:

3 Drops Olive Oil – Giovanni Coffee – York Olive Oil – Mottainai Lamb – Tasman Sea Salt –  Gas 4 U – Caves Road Beef – Humpty Doo Barramundi

‘Events & Appearances’ at the top will give you an idea as to where Ross is during the coming BBQ season, have a look and pop in and say hello if you go to one of his events. ed.