Welcome to Hunter & Barrel’s hub for all things steakhouse and barrel-aged. From mastering the art of cooking steak, to creating cocktails that will knock your guests’ socks off, to everything in between. Our food guides offer the information and techniques that will turn your next gathering from a stressful frenzy to an enviable walk in the park.
There is something magical about cooking over open fire—the crackle, the smoke, the warmth. Whether it be a home barbeque, a charcoal grill or even a campfire, fire brings not only flavour, but also an element of theatre to cooking. It’s a magnet for conversation, and offers a cooking method that can transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals.
Barrel aging isn’t reserved for whisky and wine. It can be an exciting way to add depth and infuse flavours to cocktails, giving you unique, to-taste drinks that change over time. From prep to the final pour, we walk you through the process—simple to follow, but packed with info and stories that keep things interesting. All you need is a little patience and a drive for curiosity and exploration.
Feeding a group shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Our food guides help you keep flavour front and centre, while staying cool under pressure. Whether you’re slow-roasting a centrepiece, laying out a platter, or creating individually plated dishes, we’ll show you how to keep things delicious without burning out before the guests even arrive.
Our restaurants are built on the basis of a key principle—fire transforms food. With the right guidance, it can transform your cooking as well. There’s a careful process to cooking steak over open flame, from choosing the right cut, to mastering heat zones, timings and flavours. It can all seem a bit overwhelming, but with the right know-how and a few handy tricks, you’ll learn how to turn everyday meals into steakhouse-quality dishes.
This hub is your go-to for harnessing the element of fire. We cover everything, starting from the basics. Whether you’re curious about steak grilling, charcoal cooking, or flavour pairings—it’s all here. Explore our huge range of tips, tricks, recipes and food guides, as we break down concepts into clear, step-by-step processes to help you reach mastery. Cooking with flame doesn’t have to be shrouded in mystery, and with our help, it’ll become second nature.
At Hunter & Barrel, we see steak as more than a dish. It’s an experience, something that celebrates the world-class beef that Australia has to offer. It’s something that deserves to be treated with expert precision and care. Our steak program offers the highest quality cuts of steak in the country, enhanced by the unmistakable flavour that comes from a charcoal grill. Blue, medium rare, or even raw, there’s something at Hunter & Barrel for everyone. Find your nearest location to explore what our menu has to offer here.
When it comes to cooking steak, no one does it better than us. Our restaurants are synonymous with expertly grilled cuts, our unique smoky flavours, and the care that we bring to the craft. Now, we want to share that expertise with you, so you can bring these skills to your own kitchen. Our step-by-step food guides are purposely designed by our expert grill masters to teach the art of fire. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or are looking for ways to refine your skills, there’s no better team to learn from than those who live and breathe fire.
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Experience the flame-fired flair yourself, with stunning restaurant locations across Australia. Find your nearest one and join us for an experience worth remembering.
