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Australia's Best American BBQ - Since 2011

Big Boy BBQ was the pioneer of American style BBQ in Melbourne, opened the first BBQ restaurant in Melbourne in 2011.

In late 2019, we launched our new concept, Southern Grace Diner by Big Boy BBQ in our original store in Caulfield South.

Please check our social media for opening dates and the ever changing menu.

Our online store is the place to go for the original Big Boy BBQ sauces, products and merchandise.

We are also now offering catering, please see the menus below.

Dippers BBQ Wars logo

Lance was sponsored by Bushman Repellant and won the title of Grand Champion on Dippers Backyard BBQ Wars season 4, 2023. The recipes that he made during the show are available on the Temples of BBQ website.

We have a few new things coming up! If you would like to know more, email the Big Boy.

Southern Grace Diner - Meat & Three

Southern Grace Diner, bringing a taste of the South to Melbourne Australia.
A new concept by Big Boy BBQ.

Southern Grace Menu by Big Boy BBQ

Meat & Three

Your choice of one meat & three sides … $43

Meat Only

… $28

Rib & Three

Rib of the day & your choice of three sides … $45

Rib Only

… $30

Three’s

Sides of the day

One

$8

Two

$15

Three

$22

Sandwich or Burger

Of the day … $19

Pie & Pudding

… $12

Big Boy BBQ Brisket Showcase
Fridays from 11am until 2pm or sold out

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Southern Grace Diner
Sundays from 12pm until 3pm or sold out

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Catering by Big Boy BBQ

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Reviews

  • The humble barbie has never looked so good

    American barbecue aficionado Lance Rosen slow-cooks meats in smokers on the premises, where burning hickory pellets create gentle heat and fragrant smoke. The low, indirect heat creates succulent, tender meat that would make any pit boss proud.

    Good Food 9th February, 2013 Full review
  • We recommend you bring your appetite!

    Inspired by a barbecue-dominated road trip across the US, Rosen returned several times to New York and Kansas City to be trained by the best in the business.

    Broadsheet 5th December, 2012 Full review
  • The Innovators

    Style: US barbecue
    Favourite ingredient: Smoke
    Most overused ingredient: Truffle oil

    The Age - Life & Style 28th September, 2012 Full review
  • Chicken, smoke, spice, and sauce - doesn’t get much better!

    You may read “BBQ”, but don’t be thinking burnt bangers on a sizzling hot grill. This is authentic US style barbecue - all low and slow. But I was most blown away by the chicken wings. They’re dry rubbed and smoked for two hours, then drizzled with a glaze before they’re served. Chicken, smoke, spice, and sauce - doesn’t get much better!

    3AW Breakfast Blog 24th August, 2012 Full review
  • Barbecue, baby, barbecue.

    As the Big Boy BBQ philosophy painted on the wall suggests, think of it as slow fast food: Rosen cooks his meats for up to 22 hours with hickory wood, imparting a subtle smoky backnote instead of dominating the palate. Kansas-style pork ribs rubbed with about 20 spices are the deserving house signature - sticky, chewy, charry and perfect with sliced white bread.

    The Age 21st April, 2012 Full review
  • We’ll have what she’s having!

    Big Boy BBQ’s “New Yorker” skates close to the US original in terms of sheer size and plating - 18 thin slices of pastrami wedged between the rye, served on a paper-covered plastic tray. Add a squeeze of the house vinegar barbecue sauce to add vital tang.

    The Age 4th September, 2012 Full review
  • Melbourne's Top 10 Sandwiches 2015

    It might look like a burger, but this sesame seed-sprinkled milk roll... is the only one that can handle the 18-hour, hickory-smoked beef brisket. The Zee Man – spelled out to stop Aussies ordering "the Zed Man" – is a homage to Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. You can hardly see the generous slices of meat for the buttermilk-battered onion strings (like rings but smaller, lighter and crunchier). There's also stringy smoked scamorza​ and Kansas-style house barbecue sauce.

    The Age Epicure 11 August 2015 Full review

— Big Boy BBQ, Caulfield South —

764 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South, 3162Victoria Australia
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— Opening hours —

Fridays from 11am until 2pm or sold out
Sundays from 12pm until 3pm or sold out
Please check our social media for weekly updates and changes

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  • Love Me Tender Chicken Coating

    Love Me Tender Chicken Coating Southern Fried Chicken Coating by Big Boy BBQ, 600g

    $18

    Recipe included on the back of the pouch. Brine, coat and fry or bake. Enough coating for 2 whole chickens, around 8 portions. Bird is the Word!

  • Dorothy’s Dream

    Dorothy’s Dream Kansas City style BBQ sauce, 470ml

    $18

    The Big Boy’s Signature BBQ Sauce.

    In true Kansas City style, it’s thick, sweet, with a little heat. You’ll want to add this BBQ sauce to everything.

  • Rib Glaze

    Rib Glaze Southern Style BBQ glaze, 470ml

    $18

    This savoury glaze is perfect for sticky ribs, tasty burgers and scrumptious steaks.

    Use as a marinade, or finishing glaze for anything grilled or BBQ’d. Even veggies!

  • Hot Boy

    Hot Boy Spicy BBQ Sauce, 470ml

    $18

    Keep this one away from the kids!

    Add a touch of spice to your life.

  • Pucker Up

    Pucker Up Carolina Vinegar Dip, 470ml

    $18

    The tastiest vinegar sauce this side of Durham, Carolina.

    It’s perfect for those rich meats like lamb and pork. Don’t forget to pour some on your chips.

  • Big Salad

    Big Salad Vinaigrette Dressing, 470ml

    $18

    Our family secret vinaigrette recipe since the dinosaurs danced with the dodos. Every salad needs this dressing.

    Shake well before placing in the fridge.

  • Big Boy BBQ Brisket Rub

    Big Boy BBQ Brisket Rub 200g

    $18

    The Big Boy’s award winning pepper herb rub. Give your BBQ a Texas vibe with an Aussie twist. Also great on beef, ribs, steak, and even roast beef!

  • Big Boy Burgers™ Burger Magic

    Big Boy Burgers™ Burger Magic 200g

    $18

    Burger magic, when you just want homemade burgers that have that classic Aussie fish and chip shop taste. A family favourite!

  • Big Boy BBQ Original Chip Dust

    Big Boy BBQ Original Chip Dust 200g

    $18

    This is THE Big Boy BBQ chip seasoning. Our season-all for chips and much much more.

  • BBQ Lipstick

    BBQ Lipstick 280g

    $18

    A quick cure for meat, poultry & fish giving your meat that characteristic smoke ring & flavour.

  • Firebird Rub Mild

    Firebird Rub Mild 200g

    $18

    Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.

  • Firebird Rub Medium

    Firebird Rub Medium 200g

    $18

    Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.

  • Firebird Rub Hot

    Firebird Rub Hot 200g

    $19

    Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.

  • Firebird Rub Cluck Off Hot

    Firebird Rub Cluck Off Hot 200g

    $22

    Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.

  • Temples of BBQ

    Temples of BBQ

    $49

    Temples of BBQ is the Big Boy’s guide to the Temples of BBQ across the USA. “Temples” won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2016 for Best BBQ Cookbook in the World.

    Join Lance Rosen and his family on the BBQ road trip of a lifetime through the Southern and Midwest states. They drove over 6000 kilometres in 26 days and ate at 69 BBQ and soul food joints. They focused on the true Temples of BBQ, where the pitmasters are like preachers with their own congregation of followers.

    Visit the “Temples” website

  • Large Disposable Chopping Boards

    Large Disposable Chopping Boards 66cm x 44cm, Pack of 10

    $30

    The Big Boy BBQ disposable competition boards are an Australian first. Designed to a food grade standard, they are Australian made from the highest quality laminated cardboard. Not only do they make cleaning up a breeze, they are perfect for preventing cross contamination and are light to carry for travel and for outdoor cookery.

    The boards have measurements on two of the sides for uniformed trimming of meats or vegetables and have a standard sized BBQ turn in box outline in the centre for perfecting the presentation of your turn in before placing it in the box. For easy reference there is also a handy meat temperature cooking guide and a conversion chart between Fahrenheit and Celsius. For smaller jobs, each board can easily be cut down creating 2-4 smaller boards.Boards are available in units of 10.

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  • Small Disposable Chopping Boards

    Small Disposable Chopping Boards 44cm x 33cm, Pack of 10

    $20

    The Big Boy BBQ home sized disposable chopping boards are an Australian first. Designed to a food grade standard, they are Australian made from the highest quality laminated cardboard. Not only do they make cleaning up a breeze, they are perfect for preventing cross contamination and are light to carry for travel, parties, BBQ’s and camping.

    Amazing for cutting of fish or chicken away from your usual chopping board, or to separate other food items such as meat from dairy. The board has measurements on one side for uniformed trimming of produce. For easy reference there is also a handy meat temperature cooking guide and a conversion chart between Fahrenheit and Celsius. For smaller jobs, each board can easily be cut in half creating two smaller boards.

    Boards are available in units of 10.

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