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How Share The Smoke Works

Share The Smoke connects BBQ enthusiasts for collaborative smoking sessions. When you're smoking meat and have extra space on your smoker, you can share that space with others. Guests bring their own meat to smoke alongside yours. Here's how it works:

For Smoker Owners

1

Create Your Profile

Sign up and create a profile with your information. Tell the community about your experience with BBQ and what makes your smoker special.

2

List Your Smoker

Add your smoker with details like type, size, capacity, and location. Upload photos so guests can see your setup. You can list multiple smokers if you have them!

3

Post Available Space

When you're planning a cook and have extra space on your smoker, post your availability. Let guests know what you're smoking, how much space is available, and when you'll be cooking.

4

Co-Smoke Together

Welcome your guest and help them get their meat on the smoker. Share tips, techniques, and stories while you both tend your cooks. After the session, leave a review about your experience.

For Smoker Guests

1

Sign Up

Create your free account and complete your profile. This helps smoker owners get to know you and builds trust in the community.

2

Find Available Space

Browse posted cooking sessions in your area using our map or search features. See when locals are smoking, what space they have available, and what kind of setup they're using.

3

Request to Join

Found a session you'd like to join? Send a request introducing yourself and what you plan to smoke. The host will review your request and let you know if there's room for your cook.

4

Smoke & Learn Together

Once approved, bring your meat to the host's location at the agreed time. You'll smoke alongside the host, share techniques, and learn from each other. Leave a review after your session to help build community trust.

Key Features

  • Location-Based Search: Find active smoking sessions near you with our interactive map
  • Detailed Session Info: See smoker specifications, available space, and what the host is cooking
  • Simple Request System: Request to join sessions and coordinate details through our platform
  • Reviews & Ratings: Build trust through community feedback and experiences
  • Direct Messaging: Communicate with owners or guests through our messaging system
  • Flexible Availability: Owners set their own availability and sharing terms

Safety & Trust

We take safety seriously. All users are encouraged to:

  • Complete their profiles with verified information
  • Communicate through our platform messaging
  • Review our safety guidelines before each transaction
  • Leave honest reviews to help build community trust
  • Report any concerns to our support team

Learn more about staying safe on our Safety Guidelines page.

Ready to Get Started?

Join our community of BBQ enthusiasts today and start sharing or discovering smokers in your area!

Questions?

Check out our Help Center for answers to common questions, or contact us if you need assistance.