Best Cookery Schools for Wood-Fired Cooking in the UK
If you’re passionate about cooking over fire and want to take your skills to the next level, attending a dedicated wood-fired cookery school is a fantastic way to learn. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced home cook wanting to refine your techniques, the UK has some incredible schools offering expert tuition in wood-fired cooking.
At these schools, you’ll learn from skilled chefs who have spent years perfecting the art of cooking over flames. Expect hands-on sessions, useful tips and tricks, and—most importantly—plenty of delicious food to enjoy.
Here’s our roundup of the best cookery schools for wood-fired cooking in the UK.
Roam @ The Bo0t
Join Ross at Roam beautiful cookery school in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside and learn everything about the Somerset Grill, from the basics of loading & lighting to mastering the various cooking modes and enjoy a day of indulgence, culminating in sumptuous feast to end your day. Join us in time for breakfast to set your day up right!
Location: Wiltshire
Hunter Gatherer Cooking
Alex at Hunter Gatherer Cooking has been cooking on our woodfired grills since the very start. He has a unique offering of Asado experience days in the beautiful Chew Valley between Bath and Bristol OR, he can come to your garden and teach you one on one in on your grill.
Location: Chew Valley
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HIGH GRANGE FIRE school
Spend a day in our beautiful woodland with a view of rolling Devon hills. You’ll be learning now to cook on all manner of kit including a Somerset Grill , ceramic Kamado Joe barbecues and even cooking direct in the ground. You’ll eat incredible food and lots of it - we include breakfast, lunch and a feast supper on our communal oak table.
Location: Devon
GRILL & EMBER BBQ
Welcome to Grill and Ember, Yorkshire's premier BBQ cookery school! Whether you're a beginner looking to ignite your love for open-flame cooking or an experienced pitmaster seeking to refine your skills, Andrew and the team at Grill and Ember are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where your passion for barbecue can flourish
Location: Yorkshire
UK BBQ SCHOOL
Learn from one of the godfathers of UK BBQ at his Devon based UK BBQ School, BBQ legend, authour and all round good guy Marcus Bawden.
Location: Devon
Hangfire BBQ
Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn are among the most award-winning fire chefs in the country. Sam & Shauna invite you to their own outdoor kitchen, to experience fire cooking from beginner to pro-level.
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Smokin ELk
Legend and viral sensation the one only THE SMOKIN ELK BBQ
This is a school where you’ll learn but almost as importantly, we’ll have fun. And we’ll cook up some damn tasty food along the way!
Location: Hampshire
Why Attend a Wood-Fired Cookery School?
🔥 Hands-On Learning: Get real-time feedback and practical experience cooking over fire.
🔥 Expert Guidance: Learn from chefs with years of experience in wood-fired cooking.
🔥 Unforgettable Food: Enjoy incredible dishes made with simple yet effective fire-cooking techniques.
🔥 Boost Your Confidence: Whether you’re grilling meat or baking in a wood-fired oven, you’ll gain skills to elevate your home cooking.
If you’re serious about wood-fired cooking, attending a cookery school is a fantastic way to refine your skills and experience the joy of cooking over fire. Whether you’re interested in traditional open-flame grilling, Argentinian-style Asado, or perfecting the art of wood-fired bread and pizza, these schools have something for everyone.
Have you attended any of these schools? Let us know in the comments! 🔥🍖
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