The international BBQ scene gathers in Gronau

Gronau (ehr) – It is not only the international BBQ elite that is meeting in 2011 in Gronau (Westphalia). Reason for this is the 12th BBQ Championship in the birth town of Udo Lindenberg, taking place from the 20th until the 22nd of May.
The international BBQ scene gathers in Gronau

85 teams from 18 different nations have entered the BBQ competition, fighting for the title. Next to a trophy designed by a renowned German artist, sponsored by the EAFA (European Aluminium Foil Association e.V.), there is also a total of EUR 30.000 of price money up for grabs.

The BBQ Championships – a scene and industry gathering

This large-scale event is held on German soil for the second time, following the championship in Pirmasens in 2007. An event that has, in just a few years, turned into a favourite scene gathering. And it has turned into one of the most important industry gatherings too. The food scene meets here, on the site of the former horticultural show. Industry, commerce and gastronomy representatives use this audience-grabbing event as a welcome platform to present their products.

An exhibition for regional businesses

Around three tons of meat, more than one ton of chicken, 170 kg parsley and 1000 lettuces. These are just a few key data, illustrating the sheer amount of raw material that s required by the participating teams. The 85 participating teams are supplied with local produce. The meat comes from Eichenhof, the chicken from Wiesenhof and the vegetables for side dishes from the venue location, the consumer market chain Klaas+Kock. Any teams arriving without their own equipment are provided with BBQs from the German manufacturer Monolith. This mega-event receives international support by the family-run winery Gallo, from the Californian Modesto as well as the American ketchup giant Heinz.

BBQ-Festival

The organisers promise a three day fringe programme to entertain you between BBQ and stage. The highlights include the „world’s most interesting and exciting BBQ“, various live music acts, such as Kensington Road and Sascha Klaar, BBQ shows, talk and comedy shows, public viewing of the DFB cup final, an attempted world record in Sirtaki dancing and many more. And of cause, visitors are able to enjoy many different types of culinary delicacies. The „BBQ Championship 20011“ – a festival for everyone, this May weekend in Gronau (Westphalia).

The German Barbecue Association e.V. (GBA) is the leading Association for all Grill and Barbecue enthusiasts in Germany. The Association was founded 1996 in Hilden/Westphalia. The GBA is the organiser of the annual national grill and barbecue championship.

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Robert Meyer
Vereinsstraße 303-305
D-48599 Gronau
+49(0)2562-96677
www.gbaev.de
info@gbaev.de

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