On a clear, sunny day, in the peaceful backyard, Spike and his son Tyke, both wearing chef hats, are chatting happily. Spike plans to make a barbecue for his son. He gathers all the necessary tools and ingredients, starting from pouring gasoline and lighting the charcoal briquettes. Although things keep going wrong, Spike joyfully demonstrates each step to his son. Just then, the feuding duo Tom and Jerry come noisily running over. In a panic, Jerry hides inside the bag of charcoal briquettes, while Tom recklessly rummages through everything. After finally chasing away the old cat, Spike accidentally throws Jerry—now completely blackened from rolling in the charcoal—into the grill, causing the little mouse to squeal in pain. It seems this father-son barbecue plan is about to go up in smoke...