WORLD-CLASS BBQ TRAINING WITH REAL PITMASTERS

Taught by Big Joe & Jess – Champions, Educators, and Founders of Motley Que U

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Looking for the best BBQ classes in Edmonton or across Western Canada? You’ve found them. At Motley Que U, our hands-on BBQ school is led by two of the most recognizable names in Canadian BBQ: Big Joe and Jess. With thousands of students trained, award-winning sauces and rubs, and wins like Best Sauce on the Planet (American Royal) and 2024 Alberta Cup Chicken Champion, they bring unbeatable knowledge, passion, and energy to every single class.

BIG JOE

Big Joe – Pitmaster. Sauce Boss. BBQ Instructor.

Big Joe has over a decade of fire-to-finish experience. From food trucks to the world BBQ stage, he’s won titles and taught thousands. He specializes in helping BBQ lovers master brisket, ribs, chicken, and bold flavor through real-world techniques.

Awards Include:

  • 2021 Best Sauce on the Planet – American Royal
  • GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
  • Multi X NBBQA Awards
  • Best Mustard - International Flav Awards
  • 12th In the World at the American Royal 2025
  • Countless BBQ Competition Category Awards


"Joe’s teaching style is no-BS, high-energy, and results-driven. You’ll leave fired up and full of BBQ wisdom."

Joe keeps it fun, keeps it real, and always fires up a class you’ll never forget. Whether you're smoking your first brisket or chasing a trophy, Big Joe’s teaching style is simple, hands-on, and competition-tested.

🔥 Learn how to smoke meat like a champ—straight from a world-class pitmaster.

DETENTION NEVER TASTED SO GOOD.

Jess a.k.a Mrs. Motley

Pitmaster. BBQ Educator. Business Coach – Motley Que U, Edmonton, AB

Want to learn BBQ and build real skills from a world champion and business badass? Meet Jess Semack, co-founder of Motley Que and the fearless force behind Motley Que U, one of Canada’s only BBQ schools led by a female pitmaster and CPG trailblazer.

Jess is more than an award-winning entrepreneur (hello, "Best Sauce on the Planet 2021")—she’s a mentor to BBQ lovers, food-preneurs, and future grill queens across the country. Her classes bring BBQ to life with flavour-forward lessons, fearless creativity, and the kind of practical technique that builds real confidence.

From breaking down cuts of meat to building unforgettable meals & helping people break away from the FEAR OF FIRE—and even guiding students into competition BBQ or the food product world—Jess makes BBQ education approachable and empowering.

🔥 If you're ready to master the grill, own your space, and have a blast doing it—Jess is the instructor you’ve been waiting for.

OUR SELECTION OF PRODUCTS

  • Rubs

    Rubs

    Rock Your Grill with Motley Que Rubs & Seasonings Get ready to...

    Rubs

  • Sauces

    Sauces

    Motley Que BBQ Sauces — Award-Winning, Canadian-Made Flavour That Hits Hard Turn...

    Sauces

  • Sets & Kits

    Sets & Kits

    Get ready to unleash some serious flavour with Motley Que BBQ sauces...

    Sets & Kits

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