About Eddie van Aken
I am Eddie van Aken, a Dutch-born pitmaster and outdoor cooking expert with years of hands-on experience cooking over fire and smoke. I specialize in grilling, smoking, and testing BBQ equipment in real backyard conditions. Not labs or test kitchens.
I’m the founder of TheGrillingDutchman.com, where I publish practical BBQ guides, honest product reviews, and step-by-step cooking advice based on firsthand experience. Everything I share comes from real cooks, real gear testing, and years of learning the hard way.
If you’re looking for clear, no-nonsense insight into outdoor cooking, grilling techniques, or BBQ equipment, I’m happy to contribute.
Areas of Expertise
I’m available for interviews, articles, podcasts, and expert commentary on topics including:
- BBQ and grilling techniques
- Low-and-slow cooking and smoking meat
- Pellet grills, charcoal grills, and smokers
- Thermometer accuracy and temperature control
- Outdoor cooking equipment reviews
- Backyard BBQ tips for home cooks
- Fire management and smoke flavor
- Beginner-friendly BBQ education
Experience & Background
- Founder of The Grilling Dutchman
- Years of hands-on outdoor cooking experience
- Regularly tests grills, smokers, thermometers, and BBQ tools
- Writes practical, experience-based BBQ guides and reviews
- Creates BBQ-focused YouTube content
- Focuses on teaching simple techniques anyone can use
am not a chef. I am a pitmaster who believes good BBQ comes from understanding heat, smoke, and patience. Not complicated recipes.
Media Assets
For media use, you’re welcome to reference or request:
- Professional headshots
- Short and long biographies
- Brand logos (The Grilling Dutchman)
- Links to published articles and reviews
- YouTube content and demonstrations
If you need something specific, just ask.
Where My Work Appears
- TheGrillingDutchman.com – BBQ guides, reviews, and cooking tips
- YouTube – Outdoor cooking and gear testing videos
- Social media platforms focused on BBQ and grilling
Contact
For media inquiries, interviews, collaborations, or expert commentary, please contact me at:
Eddie van Aken
Being an enthusiastic and experienced backyard grillmaster and product reviewer, I share my experience with outdoor cooking, including everything that went wrong, here on my website. You can read more about Eddie van Aken here.