When he was young, there was no better time for Sébastien than when he was cooking on the BBQ with his father to prepare a meal for the whole family. Looking back, Sébastien realizes that it is from his father that he gets his love for BBQ, and this, since his childhood in Abitibi.

From the age of about 12, Sébastien was allowed to approach the BBQ and his passion grew. Already, he liked to try recipes, but from that moment on, he was the one who chose and put the spices and sauces on the steaks. (Well, it wasn't the variety of choices that we find at BBQ Québec, but that's how he started. With salt and pepper, among other things. 😉)

He quickly realized that he was passionate about BBQ and that he had no interest in using the oven in the kitchen. (In fact, he still doesn't touch it, he doesn't want to know anything about it! 😜) He even barbecued with his father in the winter on milder days.

Today, nothing stops him. Like a true Abitibi, he continues to BBQ all year long, even when there are snowstorms. It doesn't scare him!

Although he was already a customer at BBQ Québec, it was when his girlfriend took him to a BBQ 101 class given by JP that his interest grew even more. After the class, Sébastien realized that he was “really not good,” contrary to what he thought. The class lit the flame within him and gave him the desire to become a BBQ “coach” for his family and friends; to become their reference. He wanted people to know that they would eat well when they went to his place.

Over time, Sébastien became friends with JP and Max and told them that they could count on him if they needed a good shop manager. And… that’s how he ended up in our BBQ family!

• Your BBQ? I have two, a Napoleon Prestige 500 and a Weber Performer Classic.
• Favorite place to BBQ? At home, cooking for my family and friends.
• Who do you BBQ for? Mostly for my family and friends and a little bit for myself. I even do it for my employees too, I really like making them food.
• How often do you BBQ? For sure, between 4 and 5 times a week. I do it even in winter, the cold doesn't stop me, I'm from Abitibi! I cook for everyone! BBQ for a day, BBQ forever!
• Your favorite spices? Texas from BBQ Québec and Kansas and Sweet Kansas from BBQ Québec because I put the latter two in my famous "pulled pork". Gâteau BBQ Québec seasoning is also very popular at our house. I put some in my muffin/banana cake mix and I put some on top afterwards before sending it to the oven so that it makes a nice crispy crust. There's also some in sangrillée, a recipe from Max that my girlfriend loves.
• Do you eat spicy food? No. My tolerance level is about 2/10. For sweet food, however, I drop to 8/10! A meal can be super salty or super peppery, I have no problem, but spicy, "spicy", my tolerance is low.
• Meat or fish? Definitely meat, 100%. I'm a carnivore.
• Your BBQ specialty? Pulled pork, sirloin steak and beef brisket.
• What does a Friday night look like for you? It starts with a good IPA or a gin, then I start cooking the sirloins and vegetables (inserted on the BBQ Québec vegetable rack 😉) on the BBQ. When it's ready, all I have to do is "enjoy the moment and have a good weekend".
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years? At BBQ Québec, definitely. But outdoor kitchens are my favorite project, so I hope that in 5 years I can make as many people as possible enjoy the BBQ Québec experience with an outdoor kitchen worthy of their biggest dreams.
• Your best BBQ memory? Definitely my class with JP. We really had fun. It changed my life!