Executive Summary
Carlos Eduardo is a dedicated BBQ Specialist, Fire Cooking Expert, and Outdoor Gastronomy Professional based in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. Moving beyond traditional grilling, he views fire as a living language and a core culinary ingredient. By blending ancestral fogo de chão traditions with contemporary high-end gastronomy, he transforms large-scale barbecue into a refined, multi-sensory culinary experience focused on patience, deep technique, and community.
Key Professional Milestones & Expertise
- Philosophy of the Fire: Focuses on slow-cook methods, temperature control, embers, smoke management, and precision timing to allow the natural transformations of the ingredients to shine.
- Specialized Culinary Methods: Expert in fogo de chão, parrilla, smoking, and slow-cooking techniques for whole cattle, massive rib cuts, porco à pururuca, and large-format fish.
- High-Profile Event & Festival Participation: Actively showcases outdoor gastronomy across prominent barbecue circuits and projects, including:
- Churrasco on Fire
- Barbecue Tour
- Manda Braza
- BBQ Floresta
- Churrasqueada
- Churrascada Raízes e Memórias
- Mesa para 100
- Meat Day
- Bespoke Experiences: Curates specialized private events and exclusive outdoor dining experiences centred around artisanal craft and the culture of the fire.
Professional Vision
Carlos Eduardo’s mission is to elevate Brazilian BBQ beyond conventional boundaries, integrating it seamlessly into gastronomic events, festivals, and authorial projects. Guided by the philosophy that “It is not enough simply to roast; one must deliver an experience,” he continually explores ingredients, textures, and contemporary presentation to honor the roots of open-fire cooking while shaping its future.
