The BBQ brands we stock, and why they made the cut
The Rub Hub is Australia's one-stop shop for serious BBQ flavour: rubs, sauces, glazes, hot sauces, salts, smoking wood and gear from over 80 brands. We only stock makers with something real behind the label: a trophy cabinet, a family recipe, a chef's palate or a proper small-batch process. Here's the line-up, grouped so you can find your next favourite fast.
US competition legends
- Meat Church: Matt Pittman's family-owned Texas BBQ operation out of Waxahachie, one of the biggest names in world barbecue.
- Blues Hog: born in a Missouri garage, the sauce serious comp teams have reached for ever since.
- Kosmos Q: one of America's most decorated competition brands, out of Oklahoma.
- Butcher BBQ: two-time World BBQ Champion David Bouska.
- Tuffy Stone: "The Professor", a six-time World Barbecue Grand Champion.
- Croix Valley: Damon Holter's range, backed by nine World Championship titles.
- Three Little Pigs BBQ: Chris Marks, the most decorated pitmaster in American Royal history.
- Plowboys BBQ: 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champions from Kansas City.
- Meat Mitch, Smoke on Wheels and Boars Night Out: championship teams from Kansas City and Memphis.
- Loot N' Booty: 2022 World Barbecue Champion Sterling Smith.
- Chud's BBQ, SuckleBusters, John Henry's, Elk Creek, Carolina Smoke, Smokin' Hoggz, Tillman's and Lillie's Q: Texas, Oklahoma, the Carolinas, New England, Florida and Chicago, all in one place.
Australian and Kiwi champions
- Four Monkeys BBQ: Daniel Barrett, 2017 Australian BBQ Champion.
- Butchers Axe: Melbourne mates who became the 2019 Australian BBQ Champions.
- Jimmy Brisket: James "Jimmy" Cameron's Meatstock Grand Champion team from Melbourne's outer east.
- Hardcore Carnivore: Melbourne-raised Jess Pryles, now cooking out of Austin, Texas.
- Heavenly Hell, Smoky Pastures, Middle Kingdom and Emu's Rub: forged on the Aussie comp circuit.
- Low N Slow Basics (South Australia), BBQ Mafia (Brisbane), Blackbear BBQ (Blacktown), Fancy Hank's and Booma's BBQ (Melbourne), Outlaw Barbecue (Canberra), Ember Republic (Perth) and Coast n Smoke (Torquay).
- Four Saucemen (Auckland), Rum and Que and Stef the Maori from across the ditch.
- Plus Taipan BBQ, SINSQUE, Atomic Chicken, Misty Gully, Republic, BBQ Lab, Pitmastery, McAdventures, Street BBQ, The Feedlot and Smokin' Mangoes.
Hot sauce, chilli and condiments
- Heat: Uncle Mungo's, Nomad Chilli Co (Ballarat), Cobra Chilli (Gold Coast), Old Bones Chilli Co (Sydney), Danny Balboa's, DC Cartel, Mama Melisse and Gran Luchito.
- Chilli crisp and Asian flavour: Proud Phoenix & Co, Foo Chilli Company and ChamCham Sauce.
- Chimichurri: Jimmy Chimichurri (Byron Bay) and El Chori.
- Pantry heroes: Mitch's Preserves, Bear & Burton's W Sauce, Tracklements, Chuck Hughes, Goan Cuisine, Tamco, Flavour & Spice, Acide, Drunken Sailor, Little Brixton, Mudgeeraba Spices, Black Market, Spicetub, Tajín and Blend Smoked Honey.
Salt, wood, fire and gear
Where to start: our recommendations
Brand FAQs
How many BBQ brands does The Rub Hub stock?
Over 80 brands of BBQ rubs, sauces, glazes, hot sauces, salts, smoking wood and gear, all listed A to Z on this page. New brands land regularly, so check New Arrivals for the latest.
Do you stock Australian-made BBQ rubs and sauces?
Yes. Low N Slow Basics, Atomic Chicken, Heavenly Hell, Taipan BBQ, Fancy Hank's, Cobra Chilli and Old Bones Chilli Co are all made in Australia, and many more of our local brands are too. Browse everything in Australian Made.
Which brands are competition BBQ champions?
Plenty. Butcher BBQ, Tuffy Stone, Croix Valley, Loot N' Booty, Three Little Pigs and Plowboys BBQ hold world or American Royal titles, while Four Monkeys BBQ, Butchers Axe and Jimmy Brisket are Australian champions. See Competition BBQ.
Which brand should I start with?
Pick by what you're cooking: Jimmy Brisket or Hardcore Carnivore for brisket, Blues Hog and Kosmos Q for ribs, Atomic Chicken or Meat Church for chicken, and Uncle Mungo's or Cobra Chilli if you want heat. Our Best Sellers are a safe first pick.
Do you have gluten free or vegan options?
Yes, across many brands. Shop gluten free rubs, gluten free sauces, vegan rubs and vegan sauces. Always check the label if you have an allergy.
How much is shipping?
Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide, however many brands you mix in one order.
Frequently asked questions
How many BBQ brands does The Rub Hub stock?
Over 80 brands of BBQ rubs, sauces, glazes, hot sauces, salts, smoking wood and gear, all listed A to Z on this page. New brands land regularly, so check New Arrivals for the latest.
Do you stock Australian-made BBQ rubs and sauces?
Yes. Low N Slow Basics, Atomic Chicken, Heavenly Hell, Taipan BBQ, Fancy Hank's, Cobra Chilli and Old Bones Chilli Co are all made in Australia, and many more of our local brands are too. Browse everything in Australian Made.
Which brands are competition BBQ champions?
Plenty. Butcher BBQ, Tuffy Stone, Croix Valley, Loot N' Booty, Three Little Pigs and Plowboys BBQ hold world or American Royal titles, while Four Monkeys BBQ, Butchers Axe and Jimmy Brisket are Australian champions. See Competition BBQ.
Which brand should I start with?
Pick by what you're cooking: Jimmy Brisket or Hardcore Carnivore for brisket, Blues Hog and Kosmos Q for ribs, Atomic Chicken or Meat Church for chicken, and Uncle Mungo's or Cobra Chilli if you want heat. Our Best Sellers are a safe first pick.
Do you have gluten free or vegan options?
Yes, across many brands. Shop gluten free rubs, gluten free sauces, vegan rubs and vegan sauces. Always check the label if you have an allergy.
How much is shipping?
Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide, however many brands you mix in one order.