Suburban everyman Darren “Dazza” Cook finds his passion for the neighbourhood backyard ‘barbie’ thrust into the competitive international arena of BBQ Festivals.

But the steaks are high, and Dazza is going to need some expert tuition if he's going to make it through to the finals.

THE BBQ is a gentle comic fable about family and food that demolishes some Aussie icons on its way to international barbecue glory.