Smoke on the Coast

24/04/2026

Here’s a post for you, Steve! 🔥

🌊🔥 SMOKE ON THE COAST IS HAPPENING TODAY! 🔥🌊
What a stunning day to be at Whangateau Holiday Park! ☀️ The sun is out, the smoke is rolling, and the smell of BBQ is in the air — you do NOT want to miss this!
Bring the whole whānau down for a cracking day out — this is a fully family-friendly event with something for everyone. The kids will love it, the adults will LOVE it even more 😄🍖
⭐ SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT ⭐
Starting at 11:30am, the legendary Matt from Rum and Que is running a full rib cook demo — this is your chance to watch a master at work and pick up some serious BBQ knowledge. Whether you’re a backyard cook or just love great food, you’ll want to be front and centre for this one!
🗓️ TODAY
📍 Whangateau Holiday Park
🕦 Rib Cook Demo kicks off at 11:30am
Come on down, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the vibes, and witness some world-class BBQ! 🙌

21/04/2026

SOTC Judges!!

If you’re registered to judge on Saturday please be onsite at 11:15 for an 11:30 start. Final hand in window opens at 3pm

For Sunday 10:45 onsite and final hand in 3pm.

Thanks and looking forward to see you all there!

19/04/2026

🔥 Thinking about getting into competition BBQ? Here’s your perfect starting point!

Never competed before but love your BBQ? The Rib Cookoff Association (RCOA) round at Smoke on the Coast is exactly what you’ve been waiting for! 🙌

Here’s why RCOA is the perfect introduction to competition BBQ:
✅ Just 2 proteins — Ribs & Chicken Wings — focused and manageable
✅ Hot and fast cooking — no need for a massive smoker setup
✅ Friendly, welcoming community — everyone starts somewhere!
✅ You’re already at an amazing event — soak up the atmosphere of one of NZ’s best BBQ festivals at the same time

Come down to Whangateau Holiday Park on Saturday 25th and see what competition BBQ is all about. Whether you’re a backyard legend or just passionate about great food, this is your chance to test your ribs and wings against other BBQ lovers in a fun, low-pressure environment. 🏆

You might just catch the bug… 😏🔥
Interested? Comment below or send me a message to get your entry in!

See you at Whangateau! 🌊💨🥩

16/04/2026

🔥 Smoke on the Coast is coming to Whangateau Holiday Park on April 25th and you do NOT want to miss it! 🍖

We caught up with a couple of the food vendors today and honestly… the menus sound absolutely incredible. We're talking serious BBQ flavours, smoky goodness and some seriously tempting bites that had our mouths watering just hearing about them!

Get yourself down to Whangateau Holiday Park this Saturday and come taste what all the smoke signals are about. 🌿💨

📍 Whangateau Holiday Park
📅 Saturday, 25th April

Bring the family, bring your appetite, and bring your stretchy pants — you're going to need them! 😄

13/04/2026

1. Rib Presentation: Minimum of 6 ribs. Ribs can be stacked. Ribs must be bone-in, and no garnish is allowed in the turn-in box. No mixing of St. Louis Ribs and Baby Back Ribs in the box. NO COUNTRY STYLE RIBS ( PROMOTER WILL CHOOSE THE TYPE OF RIBS FOR THEIR CONTEST)

07/04/2026

Thinking about dipping your toes into the competition BBQ scene? 🔥 Here's your sign!

The legends at Mapari Meats are sponsoring a FREE team entry into Smoke on the Coast BBQ Competition, and we're giving it away right here!

Mapari Meats are passionate about BBQ and passionate about this community — and this sponsorship is proof of that. We are so grateful to have their support in growing the comp BBQ scene and getting new teams on the pits. Give them some love! 🙌🥩

✅ HOW TO WIN YOUR FREE ENTRY:
1️⃣ LIKE the Mapari Meats page
2️⃣ DROP A COMMENT below with your team name (or what you'd call your crew!)

One lucky team will score their way into one of the best BBQ comps on the coast — completely free, courtesy of Mapari Meats! 🍖💨

Tag your BBQ crew and spread the word. Good luck! 🤞

30/03/2026

🔥 SMOKE ON THE COAST IS COMING AND IT'S FREE TO ATTEND! 🔥

Mark your calendars because Saturday 25th April is going to be one epic day out for the whole whānau! 🗓️

📍 Smoke on the Coast
📅 Saturday 25th April
⏰ 10am – 4pm
💸 FREE ENTRY

Here's what's waiting for you:

🏆 Watch NZ's BEST BBQ pitmasters battle it out for glory — the skill, the smoke, the drama. This is BBQ at the highest level!

👨‍🍳 LIVE DEMOS — pick up tips and tricks straight from the pros. Whether you're a backyard BBQ legend or just starting out, you'll learn something awesome!

🛒 AMAZING VENDORS — food, gear, and everything in between. Come hungry!

This is the ultimate BBQ event on the coast and it costs you absolutely nothing to walk through the gate. Bring the kids, bring the crew, and come ready to eat! 🤤

📣 Share this with someone who needs a great day out this ANZAC weekend!

30/03/2026

🔥 ATTENTION LITTLE PITMASTERS! 🔥

The kids are COOKING at Smoke on the Coast — and we mean that literally! 👊

We're pumped to announce a Kids BBQ Competition and these young guns will be going head-to-head on TWO epic categories:

🥩 STEAK
🌮 TACOS

That's right — if your little one has been sneaking seasonings and hovering over the grill, it's TIME TO LET THEM SHINE! 🌟

This is the perfect chance for the next generation of Kiwi pitmasters to show the adults how it's done. Who knows — you might be watching a future BBQ champion at work! 👀🏆

📣 Get your young pitmaster entered and let's see what they've got!

👉 Enter here:

WE ARE BACK BABY!! Day one is open to the public for Rib Cook Off ribs & wings as well as the star of the show, kids comp and kids steak! Followed the se

30/03/2026

📣 VENDORS WANTED — Smoke on the Coast!

We're looking for non-food vendors to join us for what's shaping up to be an epic day on the coast! 🔥

📅 Saturday 25th April | 10am – 4pm
💸 FREE entry for the public = lots of foot traffic for YOU!

If you've got a stall, a product, or a business that would love a crowd of hungry, happy people — we want to hear from you! We're after all kinds of non-food vendors, so whether you sell BBQ gear, homewares, clothing, crafts, or anything in between, there's a spot with your name on it. 🙌

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your brand in front of the community at one of the most exciting events of the ANZAC weekend!

📩 Flick us a message to find out more about vendor spots — spaces are VERY limited so don't sit on it!

01/02/2026

It’s been true for years! With Swift Ribs NZ – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!