{"id":14702,"date":"2026-10-21T14:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/?page_id=14702"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:34:36","slug":"bbq-expo-masters-challenge-03-04-april-2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/en\/bbq-expo-masters-challenge-03-04-april-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"BBQ EXPO MASTER&#8217;S CHALLENGE<br><span style=\"font-size:24px;\">03-04 APRIL 2027<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">The biggest KCBS contest in Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total prize pool 12.500 \u20ac<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14688\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027.webp 862w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-259x300.webp 259w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-768x891.webp 768w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-128x148.webp 128w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-690x800.webp 690w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-172x200.webp 172w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/master_challenge_2027-129x150.webp 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-300x206.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1368\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:103px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-210x144.png 210w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-690x475.png 690w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-436x300.png 436w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-291x200.png 291w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo-218x150.png 218w, https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bbqexpoRIBS_SHOWDOWN_logo.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>BBQ EXPO MASTER\u2019S CHALLENGE<\/strong> is a KCBS-sanctioned competition, offering teams the opportunity to earn points toward the 2027 Team of the Year (TOY) Europe rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KCBS competitions are divided into key categories that represent the most common cuts of meat in traditional American barbecue. As a <strong>MASTER SERIES<\/strong> contest, the BBQ EXPO MASTER\u2019S CHALLENGE requires each team to prepare and present the following dishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken: can be presented in any form, but it must meet the required standards of taste and tenderness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pork Ribs: typically St. Louis-style ribs, they must be perfectly cooked with a balanced flavor and ideal texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pork (Boston Butt): must be tender enough to pull apart and well-smoked, with flavors that enhance the meat without overpowering it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brisket: the most challenging and prestigious cut; it must be tender, juicy, and showcase a perfect balance of smoke, seasoning, and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winners receive prizes, trophies, and, most importantly, prestige within the barbecue community. The Grand Champion, the most coveted title, is awarded to the team with the highest overall score, calculated by summing the scores from all four dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only those who excel in every single category will earn the honor of becoming the first Grand Champion of this Master Series!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors to the BBQ Expo will have the unique opportunity to watch the teams in action live and witness the winners\u2019 awards ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Competition type: <\/strong>MASTER SERIES<br><strong>When: <\/strong>APRIL 03-04, 2027<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>FIERE DI PARMA (during the BBQ Expo fair) \u2013 Viale delle Esposizioni 393, Parma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the businesses where winning teams can redeem their vouchers.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/bbq-expo-masters-challenge-11-12-aprile-2026\/partnership-kcbs\/\">PARTNERSHIP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REGISTER<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bbqexpo.it\/en\/bbq-expo-masters-challenge-03-04-april-2027\/team-registration\/\">TEAM REGISTRATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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