01 / Books
In
Print
Two books for readers who want to understand what they are cooking as well as how to cook it.
02 / Screen
Selected
Television
More than a decade of television work includes hosted series, competition judging, food-and-travel programming and live studio appearances.
On set with the judging panel for Food Network’s Pitmasters.
Current · Food Network
Pitmasters
Jess joins Andrew Zimmern, Moe Cason and Ernest Servantes at the judges’ table for Food Network’s live-fire competition.
Hardcore Carnivore
Tastemade · Host
10-Part, 2 Season Series
Beat Bobby Flay
Food Network · Guest Judge
Appearance
Feast By Fire
Outdoor Channel · Host
Season 1
Cooks on Fire
TVNZ · Special Series Judge
Season 2
Aussie Barbecue Heroes
Seven Network · Judge
Competition Series
BBQuest
Hulu · Co-Host
Season 1, Season 3
Filming on location.
03 / Notable Events
Selected
Occasions
Distinctive assignments, public events and invitations from across Jess’s work in food, culture and live fire.
2026 · Washington, DC
Australian Ambassador’s Residence
Invited cook and live-fire presenter celebrating Australian produce at the Ambassador’s residence.
2019 · Austin
Texas Governor’s Mansion
Created the menu for the G’day USA Australia Day event marking 100 years of mateship.
2023-2025 · Sydney
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Featured live-fire cook and host across the first three years of Vivid Sydney’s Fire Kitchen.
2022 · Sacramento
World Butchers’ Challenge
Host of the international butchery competition.
Canberra
Australian Parliament House
Invited to cook barbecue for sitting members.
Houston
Southern Smoke
Featured cook supporting the hospitality industry.
Greece
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
Invited presenter teaching beef cookery and grilling techniques.
Charleston
Charleston Wine + Food
festival appearance and cookbook signing.
04 / Speaking
On
Stage
Public talks, moderated conversations and industry presentations across food, agriculture, entrepreneurship and live-fire cooking.
Public & Cultural
SXSW
Speaker and moderator on barbecue culture, community, Australian produce and meat science.
Texas A&M Camp Brisket
Recurring opening presenter
American Meat Science Association
Conference speaker
North American Meat Institute
Industry speaker
Australian Wagyu Branded Beef Awards
Event Host
Beef Australia
Guest chef
LAMBEX conference
Guest speaker
05 / Recognition
Selected
Milestones
A selection of the qualifications, projects and achievements behind the wider body of work.
Brand
Hardcore Carnivore
Founder of an international range of seasonings, tools and original content.
Education
Iowa State University
Graduate Certificate in Meat Science.
Industry
Australasian Barbecue Alliance
Co-founder of the organisation that helped establish competition barbecue in Australia.
Digital & Editorial
An Audience Built on Useful Work
Original recipes, videos and meat education reaching a substantial international audience across multiple platforms.
Product Development
Jess Pryles Signature Smoker
Designed in collaboration with Texas pit manufacturer Pitts & Spitts.
Publishing
Two Major Cookbooks
Hardcore Carnivore and Prime Cuts, combining practical technique with deeper meat knowledge.