🔥 The Lithuanian BBQ and Grill Championship is back! 🔥

On Saturday, July 26, the 3rd Championship “Fire Speaks, Smoke Whispers” will take place at the Druskininkai Airfield, together with the American Spirit 2025 Festival!

The best teams from all over Lithuania will compete for the title of BBQ masters, showcasing their skills, creativity, and flavor finesse.

Expect delicious smoke, excitement, and real flavor battles!

📌 Want to participate with your team?
Register with Kristupas: +370 (624) 24 152

REGULATIONS

Event Schedule

Friday, July 25

• 12:00–18:00 — Team arrival
• 19:00 — Team meeting, product distribution

Saturday, July 26

• 08:00–19:00 — Lithuanian BBQ and Grill Championship “Fire Speaks, Smoke Whispers”

Category submission times:

• 10:00 — Pork Skewers (Šašlykas)
• 12:00 — Beef Steak
• 14:00 — Eel
• 16:00 — Kikkoman Mystery Box
• 19:00 — Awards Ceremony (may be moved earlier depending on circumstances)

Organizational Information

• Overnight stay is only for participants (bring your own tent)
• You may come with a camper (notify in advance)
• There will be toilets and sinks on site
• Departure — Saturday evening or by 12:00 on Sunday
• Leave the territory clean
• Dispose of hot coals in the designated metal container
• Pack up your tent and gear after your final category
• Inform us in advance about your tent and number of people

What the organizers will provide:

• Sun/rain shelter tent
• Table
• 10 kg of charcoal
• Beef tomahawk steak
• 1 kg pork neck
• Kikkoman mystery box
• Cleaned eel

What to bring yourself:

• Grill, tools, ignition gear
• Heat-resistant gloves, knives, cutting boards
• Spices, sauces, basting brush
• Food thermometer, paper towels, wet wipes
• Ingredients for garnish and marinade for skewers
• At least 5 liters of water, disinfectant
• First aid kit, fire extinguisher (keep in the car)
• Good mood and a plan for taking your prizes home!

Categories & Judging Criteria

Beef Steak:

• You grill the steak and make your own sauce
• Judging (max 45 points):
  • Presentation / Appearance: 1–5
  • Doneness: 1–10
  • Taste: 1–10
  • Texture: 1–10
  • Sauce & Meat Harmony: 1–10

Kikkoman Mystery Box:

• Cook a dish only from the products in the box
• Allowed additions: salt, oil
• Judging:
  • Appearance: 1–5
  • Creativity: 1–10
  • Main Product Doneness: 1–10
  • Main Product Taste: 1–10
  • Ingredient Harmony: 1–10

Pork Skewers:

• You marinate the meat and make the garnish yourself
• Must serve 6–8 pieces with a separate sauce
• Judging (max 45 points)

Eel:

• Grilled or smoked, no garnish or sauce
• Must serve 6–8 pieces
• Judging (max 45 points)

Additional Information

Since everyone arrives the evening before and will immediately receive their products, it’s very important to store them properly until cooking.
We highly recommend bringing a cooler box. Nothing fancy is needed — a simple thermal box is enough. You can find these at "Senukai" or similar stores for €10–€20.
Add a couple of kilograms of ice and it’ll keep everything at the right temperature all evening and night.

Thank you in advance! If you have any questions — feel free to write, I’m always happy to help 😊

Other Notes

• The event will be filmed and photographed
• Content will be shared on social media
• Any advertising or branded items must be approved by the organizers
• Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.