The goal of the Women’s Grilling Clinic is to empower women to learn how to grill and show that outdoor cooking is not just for the guys! This class is for any woman who wants to learn how to grill and feel more confident using ANY kind of grill in their backyard. We will cover grilling basics such as how to start a grill, grill safety, and how to cook on all major grill categories: Gas, Charcoal, Pellet, Flattop and even Pizza Oven.
You can purchase tickets for the Women’s Grilling clinic on March 23rd, 2024 HERE.
We will be cooking on Coyote Outdoor Grills and featuring condiments from Melinda’s Hot Sauces in our recipe line up. The beginning of the event kicks off with a Melinda’s Hot Sauce bloody mary and breakfast taco bar.
Even if you don’t live in the greater Fort Myers area, if you are a Woman who wants to learn to grill, this event is worth making a drive or taking a plane because you are going to learn:
- How to get over grill intimidation!
- The most econmical and tender beef cuts from an Argentinian Butcher and Chef
- Simple yet delicious weeknight recipes that can be executed in under 45 minutes
- How to transform veggies on the grill
- Easy (and Healthy) recipes that are great for feeding a crowd
- Pizza making for family pizza night
- How to make dessert on the grill
Meet Your Star Studded Roster of Grilling Instructors:
“Grill Girl” Robyn Lindars: I’m the girl behind GrillGirl.com, where it has always been my charge to empower Women to learn to Grill which is why I started hosting Women’s Grilling Clinics back in the day. I’m also a Cookbook Author, Magazine Publisher, Competition Cook on the Shed BBQ Team, a Certified Steak Cook-Offs Judge, Entrepreneur (I recently launched my first BBQ Rub) and extremely interested in healthy eating practices. I’ve been on The Food Network’s Chopped, The Travel Channel and The Today Show but my biggest accomplishment is being a mom to Hunter! The Grilling Clinic is being hosted at the house my husband and I built out on 30 acres in the country as we live out our own reboot of Green Acres. Follow me on IG @grillgirlrobyn
Brooke Lewis: Brooke Lewis is the Entrepreneur behind The Shed BBQ Restaurant, The Shed TV Show on the Food Network, and the Award Winning Shed Competition BBQ Team who has won the World Championship BBQ Cooking Competition 3 times! Brooke is a good friend, a highly accomplished chef and business woman, who is also a lot of fun. Give Brooke a follow @theshedbbqbrooke
Carla DiLorenzo: Carla is a the Argentinian Chef and Butcher behind Miami’s Chet Tanito’s Argentinian Restaurant and Meat Market. Carla is a live fire cook and Butcher who is accredited as a Chef and Ambassador with Certified Angus Beef. She was also named the International Griller of the year in 2022. Give her a follow @chetanitamiami
Sunny Moody: Sunny Moody is the current World Championship Steak Cook Off Champion and Owner of MoodSwing Competition BBQ Team, she is also a Personal Trainer who has an amazing story about her path to health and wellness, recipe developer and a Mom of 4. Follow Sunny @Sunny_moody_grilled_fit
Amy Dopp: Amy Dopp is the competition cook behind the award winning Rum Runner’s Competition BBQ Team (as seen on The Food Network) and Captains Choice BBQ Rub. She has numerous BBQ Championships under her belt including placing third at the World Food Champ’s Fire Woman Challenge. Give her a follow @rumrunnersbbqamy
Shannon Morgan: Shannon is the social influencer behind the @biggreeneggfoodie account. Shannon is an Ambassador for Big Green Egg and also a Certified Pizziola as a recent graduate of the North American Pizza & Culinary Institute. Give Shannon a follow @biggreeneggfoodie
Class Schedule:
10:30 Melinda’s Hot Sauce Bloody Mary and Taco Bar
11am Instructor Introductions
11:15 GRILLING BASICS with Robyn
- Grill Safety – How to Test Your Equipment
- Grill Lighting 101l
- Zones: Your Gateway to Grill Success
- Recommended Tools and Accessories
12: Meat Cuts: Economical and Tender Cuts You Should Know with Carla Di Lorenzo
`1pm Break Out Into Teams – 45 Per Station, sampling menu
- Charcoal Grill: How to Cook the Perfect Steak over Charcoal with Carla Di Lorenzo
- Flattop Grill: Brooke Lewis
- Pellet Grill: Sunny Moody
- Gas Grill: Amy Dopp
5 pm: Reconvene as a group for Pizza Making with Shannon
6pm: Smores bar, dessert on the grill
Yeti Raffle: BYOB Happy Hour
Women’s Grilling Clinic Location- Robyn’s Ranch out in the country on 30 acres.
Goody Bags: All attendees will receive a really kick ass goody bag with Swag from our sponsors, a bottle of my Sunshine State of Mind Craft BBQ Rub, and a GrillGirl meat thermometer!
Out of Town Guests: The airport to fly into is Fort Myers International (RSW). If you plan on coming from out of town please see below for nearby hotels and airbnbs. If you plan on coming in from out of town let me konw and I will help you with arrangements. The grilling clinic is about 30 minutes from quaint downtown Fort Myers, FL and about 40 minutes from the airport.
LODGING: Nearby Hotels
Nearby Air BnBs
Learn to be the badass backyard outdoor host you always knew you could be!
