WHAT IS KCBS?

Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) was founded in 1985 in the United States as an organization dedicated to promoting competitive BBQ and preserving authentic preparation techniques. Today, KCBS is the world’s largest BBQ association, with more than 16,000 members and 450 annual competitions worldwide.

The organization sets global standards for meat judging, and the most prestigious competition is the Master Series, which includes: chickenpork ribspork shoulder (pulled pork) and Brisket.

Competitions are held according to strictly defined rules, including inspection of raw ingredients, using only charcoal, briquettes, pellets, or wood for cooking, and anonymous judging conducted by experienced certified judges. KCBS judges undergo specialized training to evaluate food based on appearancetexture and tasteand each portion must be served in standardized containers.

KCBS plays a significant role in developing BBQ culture through educational programs and collaboration with local communities.

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Izvještaj s KCBS natjecanja – Dan kada smo shvatili da možemo – Brescia, Italija

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KCBS natjecanje – sad više nije slučajno – još jedno prvo mjesto u Austriji!

Izvještaj s BBQ natjecanja - sad više nije slučajno - još jedno prvo mjesto! Orth

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KCBS natjecanje – The War of BBQ Festival, Peschiera del Garda, Italija

KCBS natjecanje - The War of BBQ Festival, Peschiera del Garda, Italija

KCBS natjecanje – Muehlviertler BBQ Festival

Freistadt, Austrija, 17.5.-18.5.2025. Izvještaj s BBQ natjecanja - Emotional rollercoaster at it’s finest!

CURRENT RANK

OUR RESULTS (TO DATE):

  • 31.3.2025. Chicken: 180

  • 28.6.2025. Pork Ribs: 180

  • 12.8.2025. Pork: 178,8572

  • 31.3.2025. Brisket: 175,44

  • 14.9.2025. Overall: 697,6572

  • 18.5.2025. Cook your favorite: 177,7028

  • 15.6.2025. Ancillary: Rice: 177,7144

  • 18.5.2025. BBQ Sauce: 167,954

OUR TRACK RECORD

Grand Champion: 0
Reserve Grand Champion: 0
One Meat Grand Champion: 1
One Meat Reserve Grand Champion: 0
Club 180: 2
Club 700: 0
Category Champion: 4
Chicken Champion: 1
Pork Champion: 0
Pork Ribs Champion: 3
Brisket Champion: 0
Walk the Stage (top 5): 25
Call Outs (top 10): 43

KCBS team 3

KAKO NAPREDUJEMO: EBCC

European BBQ Challenge Cup   31.10.2025.

Chicken: 4th – 533,7028
Pork ribs: 2nd – 533,1316
Pork: 5th – 531,9772
Brisket: 12th – 516,5368
Overall: 4th – 2115,3484

KAKO NAPREDUJEMO: KCBS

Team of the Year 2025.  EUROPE  31.10.2025.

Chicken: 8th – 1052
Pork ribs: 3rd – 1235
Pork: 9th – 1032
Brisket: 7th – 1014
Overall: 13th – 834

Team of the Year 2025.  WORLD  31.10.2025.

Chicken: 64th – 1744
Pork ribs: 28th – 2075
Pork: 72th – 1644
Brisket: 89th – 1578
Overall: 132rd – 1390

Team of the Year 2024.    31.12.2024.

Chicken: 53rd – 200
Pork ribs: 40th – 443
Pork: 46th – 205
Brisket: 47th – 235
Overall: 49th – 205