Ribs on the grill
Influencer & Media Partnerships

Work With
A Legend

38 years. 450+ trophies. Food Network. Travel Channel. An Australian who crossed the Pacific and started beating Americans at their own BBQ game.

Whether you're a content creator, TikTok affiliate, food blogger, or TV journalist — there's a story here worth telling. And products worth tasting.

38 yrs
On the Circuit
450+
Trophies Won
10
Wins in 2025
3
Countries Competed

As Seen On

🍽️Food Network
✈️Travel Channel
📺CBS
🦊Fox
🦚NBC
📡KOLO 8 Reno
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Paul Mackay media appearance
Paul Mackay media appearance
Paul Mackay media appearance
For Content Creators & Influencers

Your Audience Wants to See This

Championship BBQ content performs. A sauce that wins at the Great American Rib Cook-Off is a hook that writes itself. Here's what we bring to the table.

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Product Gift Kits

Receive a curated kit — Barbie Dust rub, Blue Flame Sauce, and Outback Candy — shipped to your door. No purchase required.

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Championship Credibility

Your audience gets to see the sauce that beat everyone at the Great American Rib Cook-Off. That's a hook that writes itself.

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Affiliate Commission

Earn a commission on every sale you drive through your unique link. No cap, no minimum — just cook, film, and share.

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Festival Access

Join us behind the scenes at a national ribfest. Film the booth, the smoker, the trophies — content your audience won't see anywhere else.

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Co-Branded Content

We'll cross-post your content to our channels and tag you in front of our BBQ-obsessed audience. Mutual growth, no strings.

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Paul's Story

An Australian who crossed the Pacific and started beating Americans at their own BBQ game. That's a story your audience will share.

What's in the Creator Kit

The Aussom Aussie Product Line

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Barbie Dust — The competition rub that's been winning since the 90s. Dry-rub perfection for ribs, brisket, and chicken.
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Blue Flame Sauce — Award-winning BBQ sauce. Multiple Best Sauce trophies including Elkhorn WI three years running.
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Outback Candy — Sweet heat with an Aussie twist. The crowd favourite at every ribfest we've ever competed in.
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Aussom Aussie BBQ product lineup
For Media, Press & Journalists

A Story Worth Telling

An Australian who crossed the Pacific in 1988, entered the American BBQ competition circuit, and has been winning ever since. That's the story. Here's what we offer.

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Interview-Ready Personality

Paul Mackay is camera-comfortable, quotable, and genuinely compelling — an Australian competing on the American BBQ circuit for 38 years.

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On-Camera Demos

Live fire, smoke, and award-winning ribs. Paul can demonstrate competition BBQ techniques on camera for any format — TV, YouTube, or podcast.

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Hospitality Background

Former Assistant Director of Food & Beverage for Hilton Hotels. Paul brings a professional culinary perspective that most pitmasters don't have.

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Reno/Tahoe Based

Available for local media appearances, tastings, and on-location shoots in the Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe corridor.

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Sample Drop-Off

We'll bring the food to you. Arrange a tasting at your studio, office, or event — no commitment required.

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2025 Season Highlights

10 wins in a single season including Best Sauce at Elkhorn WI (3rd consecutive year) and People's Choice at Nebraska Ribfest.

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The Pitch

"The Australian Who Keeps Beating Americans at BBQ"

Paul Mackay left Australia in 1988 with a competition sauce recipe and an accent that raised eyebrows at every ribfest he entered. 38 years later, he has 450+ trophies, a former Hilton Hotels Food & Beverage career, and a 2025 season that produced 10 wins across the country — including Best Sauce at Elkhorn, Wisconsin for the third consecutive year.

He's based in Reno and available for interviews, tastings, and on-camera appearances. We'll bring the food to you.

Schedule a Tasting →

TikTok Shop Affiliates Welcome

We're actively recruiting TikTok Shop affiliates to promote our sauce and rub line. Earn commission on every sale you drive — no upfront cost, no minimum. Just authentic BBQ content and real products that your audience will love.

Let's Work Together

Reach Out to Paul

Tell us who you are and what you have in mind. Paul responds personally within 48 hours.

Paul personally reviews every inquiry and responds within 48 hours. No spam, no automated replies.