Kansas City Barbeque Society runs Certified BBQ Judge classes at headquarters in Kansas City; pass the class to judge sanctioned competitions across the US.
Tip: Classes run monthly and include four meats to judge. The KCBS test is the entry to the contest circuit.
Taste Buds Kitchen in Leawood at Park Place runs Kansas City's family-friendly cooking class schedule, with kids, teen and date-night programming throughout.
Tip: Saturday morning kids classes book weeks out; date nights run Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Culinary Center of Kansas City in Overland Park runs 550 classes a year across two teaching kitchens, with American Royal BBQ champions on the roster.
Tip: BBQ classes book first; the Kings of the Grill series runs in summer. Date Night classes are the social option.