Fire Cookery Classes

Every great live fire cook starts somewhere. Brilliant Basics is where yours begins. Designed for anyone who has stood in front of a grill and wanted to actually understand what they’re doing, this hands-on half-day experience is built around one thing: helping you feel confident cooking with fire. Set within the Walled Garden at Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, you’ll arrive at our hidden outdoor fire kitchen for tea, coffee, a welcome bite, and a relaxed introduction to the space before stepping into the foundations of live fire cooking. You’ll learn how to light and manage fuel, understand heat zones, cook with seasonal ingredients, and work confidently with grills and outdoor cooking equipment used across our fire kitchen, including Big Green Egg, Weber and Petromax. This is a judgement-free introduction to cooking with fire. No pressure, no posturing, no overcomplication. Just good food, practical skills, and time spent learning around the fire. As an ICSA member cookery school, we focus on real food, good technique, and helping people cook with more confidence, intention, and enjoyment. What’s Included •⁠  ⁠Tea, coffee & a welcome bite on arrival   •⁠  ⁠Introduction to the Wild & Fired outdoor fire kitchen   •⁠  ⁠Learn how to light and manage fire   •⁠  ⁠Understanding direct, indirect & multi-zone cooking   •⁠  ⁠Hands-on seasonal cooking   •⁠  ⁠Shared fire-cooked meal enjoyed together   •⁠  ⁠Expert guidance throughout the session   You’ll Cook A simple seasonal meal cooked over live fire using carefully sourced ingredients. Menus change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability, but may include fire-cooked breakfast elements, flatbreads, grilled vegetables, quality local meat, and seasonal sauces or sides. Perfect For •⁠  ⁠Complete beginners   •⁠  ⁠Home cooks wanting more confidence outdoors   •⁠  ⁠Anyone curious about live fire cooking   •⁠  ⁠Couples, friends & food lovers looking for a memorable day out   No previous experience required. 10:30am – 2:30pm   Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Derry

DATES & TIMES Sunday 18th October 2026 | 2:00pm–5:00pm As the evenings draw in and the air turns crisp, we’re lighting the fires to celebrate the harvest season at Brook Hall. This relaxed afternoon demo embraces autumn’s richest flavours — smoky, earthy, sweet, and deeply comforting — all cooked low and slow over live fire. Wander through the beautiful Brook Hall Estate & Gardens and arrive at our outdoor demo kitchen, where the Wild & Fired team will be grilling, roasting, and ember-cooking a series of seasonal small plates: flame-roasted squash, ember-baked roots, charred apples, and slow-finished meats kissed by the coals. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips on cooking with the season and letting fire do the talking. It’s simple: good food, good people, and the warmth of the flame to close out the harvest. PERFECT FOR Anyone who loves the smell of autumn, supports local produce and is looking for a creative way to celebrate the changing of the season. SEASONAL MENU* All produce is locally sourced and seasonally led » Flame-roasted squash and autumn vegetables » Ember-baked roots with smoked herb butter » Charred orchard fruit with fire-kissed sweetness » Rich, slow-finished meats cooked over glowing coals » Paired with a refreshing drink » Hot tea and coffee to finish *Menu may be subject to change due to seasonal availability.   KEY ACTIVITIES An overview of our live fire equipment and fuel choices Live demo of low-and-slow and ember cooking techniques Seasonal tasting plates served throughout the afternoon Tips on cooking with autumn produce at home A relaxed, social celebration of the harvest ADDITIONAL INFO Language: English Restroom and hand-washing facilities available on site Please dress appropriately for the weather; our event runs rain or shine Strictly over 18s only As much as we love dogs, this event is not suitable for pets Bookings are confirmed personally and payment is only taken on confirmation. Experience needs a minimum of 8 to run.  Want a private session? Email experience@wildandfired.com