Fire & Feast: Outdoor Cookery

Join us for a day of outdoor cooking in our Dorset orchard, surrounded by trees, birdsong and the scent of woodsmoke. Using a fire bowl and traditional asado-style equipment, we’ll show you how to cook meat, fish & seasonal vegetables over open fire, working with heat, flame, and smoke to create deeply flavourful, simple dishes. We’ll also prepare vibrant sauces and sides: chimichurri, zesty dressings and bold seasonal salads, to complement your meal. Expect a relaxed day of good food, fresh air, and friendly chat. This demonstration-style cooking class is ideal for small groups (up to 8 people) and perfect for friends, families, or team get-togethers, or just book for yourself and meet some fellow fire-enthusiasts. No prior experience is needed, just a love of food and a willingness to get a little smoky. Alongside teaching, I also work privately as a chef for high-profile clients, keeping my cooking fresh, flavourful and practical for home use. What you will learn: • Manage heat & flames for charcoal, woodfire & open-fire cooking • Grill meat, fish, and seasonal vegetables to maximise flavour • Prepare sauces and sides to complement flame-cooked dishes • Build timing & workflow for a relaxed al fresco meal • Take home recipes & a detailed plan to recreate the dishes You’ll learn how to make: • Smoky aubergine Caesar dip with flatbreads • Chargrilled ribeye with crispy brioche salad, rocket & grilled dates • Wood-fired fresh fish (seasonal) with herby salsa • Seasonal griddled vegetables with sesame-sage dressing • Ember-roasted butternut squash with pumpkin seed pesto What the experience feels like: Held in our orchard in Motcombe, Dorset, the class is unhurried and welcoming, with time to watch, taste, ask questions and enjoy lunch together. More like spending time around the fire with friends than a formal class. Who the class is for: • Anyone seeking calm, high-quality food experiences in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, or south west England
 • People who enjoy small, personal demonstration-style classes 
• Friends, families, or colleagues looking for a unique food experience 
• No prior experience needed Practical details: • Location: Motcombe, Dorset • Price: £175 per person • Group size: 8 people max • Duration: 5 hours, including eating together • Dietaries: please enquire when booking; we'll do our best to accommodate your requirements • Age: over 16s only Booking: Dates limited to keep the class small & unhurried. Early booking recommended