Shaun Branson

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Shaun Branson is a co-owner of Black Label Barbecue, known for its creative use of local ingredients, including wapiti, a type of deer considered a pest in New Zealand. Alongside his partner, Alia, Shaun has transitioned from home cooking to competitive barbecuing, winning the title of Barbecue Champions on TV's Cooks on Fire in 2022, which led to the opening of their restaurant.

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Shaun Branson is a co-owner of Black Label Barbecue and has participated in competitive barbecuing since 2018.

Rotorua eatery turns ‘pest’ into competition finalist burger

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-06-17

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