BBQ Perfection Comes to Polhill: The Kebab Club Meets Thermapen – Saturday 18th April
If you love bold flavours, live BBQ cooking and picking up expert tips you can use at home, then Saturday 18th April is a date to mark in your calendar. From 11am to 3pm, Polhill Garden Centre will be hosting an exciting live BBQ demonstration that brings together two masters of their craft: The Kebab Club and Thermapen.
This flavour-packed event is all about showing how incredible food happens when authentic seasoning meets perfect temperature control. Expect sizzling grills, mouth-watering aromas and practical advice that will transform the way you cook on the BBQ this summer.
A Celebration of Flavour, Fire and Precision
Great BBQ isn’t just about heat, it’s about balance. This demonstration will show exactly how to achieve restaurant-quality results at home by combining the rich, Middle Eastern-inspired flavours of The Kebab Club with the professional-grade temperature precision of Thermapen.
The Kebab Club is known for their bold marinades, carefully balanced dry rubs and indulgent sauces, all inspired by classic street food and traditional Middle Eastern cooking. From shawarma to kofta, their products are designed to deliver deep, layered flavour with minimal effort.
Pair that with Thermapen’s instant-read thermometers, trusted by chefs and serious home cooks alike, and you have the ultimate BBQ combination. Accurate temperature checking takes the guesswork out of grilling, helping you achieve perfect texture, juiciness and food safety every time.
Watch the Experts in Action
Throughout the day, Polhill’s expert BBQ team will be cooking live, sharing tips, techniques and insights as they bring a tempting menu to life over the grill. This isn’t a hands-off display, it’s a chance to watch skilled cooks explain why they do things a certain way and how you can recreate the same results at home.
From choosing the right marinades and building flavour, to understanding internal temperatures and resting times, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can apply straight away.
And best of all, everything used in the demo is available right here at Polhill Garden Centre, making it easy to stock up and start cooking with confidence.
What’s on the Menu?
The live demo menu has been carefully designed to showcase versatility, flavour and technique. Each dish highlights how The Kebab Club’s products shine when cooked with accuracy and care.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbreads
A firm favourite and a true crowd-pleaser. Juicy chicken will be marinated in The Kebab Club’s Shawarma Marinade, delivering warming spices and deep, authentic flavour. Cooked to perfection on the BBQ and served in soft flatbreads, the finished dish will be topped with creamy garlic sauce, crisp lettuce and tangy pickled onions.
It’s a brilliant example of how a simple cut of meat can be completely transformed with the right seasoning and cooking method.
Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Tahini
Rich, flavourful minced lamb is brought to life using The Kebab Club Kofte Dry Rub, then formed onto skewers and grilled until beautifully charred on the outside and juicy within.
This is where Thermapen really comes into its own. By checking the internal temperature and cooking the koftas to 70°C, the BBQ team ensures they’re perfectly cooked, safe to eat and full of flavour.
Served with a cool yoghurt and tahini dip, this dish shows how precision enhances both taste and texture.
Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers with Turkish Garlic Sauce
BBQing isn’t just about meat and this vibrant dish proves it. Skewered halloumi and seasonal vegetables are grilled until golden and lightly smoky, then finished with Turkish Garlic Sauce for a rich, savoury kick.
It’s an ideal option for vegetarians or anyone looking to expand their BBQ repertoire with something colourful and flavour-packed.
Learn, Taste and Get Inspired
This event is perfect whether you’re a confident BBQ enthusiast or someone keen to learn a few new tricks before summer arrives. You’ll see firsthand how:
- Marinades improve flavour and moisture
- Dry rubs create incredible crusts on the grill
- Temperature control changes the final result
- Simple techniques make a big difference
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions, talk to the team and explore the products used during the demo.
Why Temperature Matters More Than You Think
One of the key takeaways from the event will be just how important accurate temperature measurement is when BBQing. Overcooked meat loses its juiciness, while undercooked food is unsafe to eat. Thermapen removes that uncertainty entirely.
By inserting the probe and getting an instant, accurate reading, you can cook confidently, achieving consistent results no matter what you’re grilling. It’s a game-changer for kebabs, roasts, burgers and everything in between.
Turn Watching into Cooking at Home
After seeing the demo, you’ll be able to pick up everything you need to recreate the dishes yourself. Polhill stocks a wide selection of BBQ essentials, The Kebab Club products and Thermapen tools, so you can go straight from inspiration to action.
Whether you’re planning a weekend cookout, a family gathering or just want to elevate your weeknight meals, this event will give you ideas you’ll actually use.
Event Details at a Glance
- Event: Live BBQ demonstration with The Kebab Club & Thermapen
- Date: Saturday 18th April
- Time: 11am to 3pm
- Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom
- Pitmaster: Dave W @bbqdavewiththebeard
- Cost: Free to attend
No booking required! Just turn up, watch, learn and enjoy the atmosphere.
Don’t Miss This Unmissable Cookout
If you care about flavour, love great food and want to get more out of your BBQ this year, this is an event not to miss. Come hungry, stay curious and see for yourself why The Kebab Club + Thermapen = BBQ perfection.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Polhill for a day of sizzling grills, bold spices and seriously good cooking.