WELCOME TO THE COOKS CORNER!

This is our own area to share some of the knowledge, fun, and stories we've encountered along the way

Winner winner, smoked meat dinner!

Posted: 13/02/2025

Last year, Josh and I made the decision to shift the direction of our business...

Savoury & sweet??

Posted: 08/02/2025

What’s the most offensive thing I’ve done in business? Well, technically, it wasn’t me. It was Josh....

Joshys smoker has levelled up!

Posted: 29/01/2024

For those who've been following Josh's journey, you'll know his first smoker was a humble...

What happened to our Invermay location and El Chapos?

Posted: 21/01/2024

We’ve been asked a few times about what happened to our Invermay site and El Chapos....

The Story of Joshy's BBQ!

Posted: 06/11/2024

Today, I thought I would tell my story on the dawning of Joshy’s BBQ. It really started during COVID...

The Sizzler-Style Toast Recipe!

Posted: 12/09/2024

I’m not sure how many people got to experience Sizzler, but it was quite the experience back in the day...

There is No Such Thing as a free Lunch

Posted: 08/08/2024

Ever wondered how your favourite restaurant decides on the price of that mouth-watering dish you love? Or even how we make those decisions?....

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

Posted: 18/05/2024

Fun story about starting food for dudes. I had very limited experience with burgers. Sure, I had worked at Maccas....

Remarkable Mothers, Women & Cricketers

Posted: 15/05/2024

Having heard about some remarkable mums and other remarkable women, let me introduce moniqe booth to you! ....

Creamy: The Man, The Myth, The Tassie Legend in Art

Posted: 10/04/2024

Having discussed El Chapo's, I wanted to showcase the artist who spray-painted it! It's pretty well-known that my artistic talent is virtually nonexistent....

El Chapos!

Posted: 03/04/2024

Ever wondered why we are called "food for dudes (and dudettes)"? It's a funny name, sure, but it perfectly captures my love...

Time to take a moment.

Posted: 20/03/2024

Midst the hustle of work and parenting, an opportunity presented itself for my partner, Bec, and me—a night off with a babysitter booked. With our found fleeting of freedom, we...

Burger junkie made us do better!

Posted: 14/03/2024

Today, I'm excited to share my ranch dressing recipe with you! While it feels conflicting to unveil this simple and delicious creation, I can't stand idly....

Thank you, Jon

Posted: 06/03/2024

The early influences on chefs often go unnoticed. At 15, after landing a job at McDonald's, a celebratory dinner at Smokey Joe's Creole....

The Legends - Lanky Laneway

Posted: 29/02/2024

In the blur of October 2019, amidst a cool team of juniors at Dudes, one standout member was part of the up-and....

PULLED PORK RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Posted: 22/02/2024

In the fast-food game, you need recipes that are fast, foolproof, and scalable. Today, I'm sharing our pulled pork recipe with you....

Nightclubs? Not for us...

Posted: 16/02/2024

I pulled up in the middle of the road, squinting down the alleyway toward Club 54. The assigned space was tight and in the midst of the day...

How it all started...

Posted: 09/02/2024

October 16th, 2016, etched itself into memory as the launch of Food for Dudes (and Dudettes), marking my initiation into the unpredictable world of food vans...