Polhill BBQ School offers hands-on outdoor cooking classes at Polhill Garden Centre in Kent. You’ll learn how to grill, smoke, roast and sear using premium equipment like Kamado Joe, Traeger and Gozney, all under expert guidance.

All classes are held at Polhill Garden Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7AD. Free parking is available on site.

Not at all. Our beginner classes are suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced grillers looking to sharpen the basic skills.

Each session covers specific techniques such as lighting and temperature control, direct and indirect cooking, low and slow methods, wood-fired pizza, and more depending on the class type.

Yes, our BBQ School is fully interactive. You’ll be cooking yourself, not just watching demonstrations.

Classes are taught by Peter Oakley, also known as @thebeardedfoodieskitchen – a seasoned BBQ expert with a passion for live-fire cooking.

Most sessions last roughly five and a half hours, depending on the format.

You’ll get full tuition, all ingredients, use of premium grills, unlimited soft drinks and digital recipe cards sent after your class.

Yes – you’ll cook and enjoy everything you make. It’s part of the experience.

Tickets are per person, but two people often share one grill station. Everyone attending must have a valid ticket.

We’ll do our best. Please notify us in advance of any allergies or dietary needs, and we’ll confirm if we can accommodate you.

Yes, our event area is accessible for wheelchair users. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us before booking so we can make suitable arrangements.

You can book directly through the Polhill website. Simply select your preferred class and follow the checkout process.

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advance to be eligible for a refund or rescheduling. Within 7 days, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by us.

If your preferred date is fully booked, follow us on instagram @polhillbbq or check our website for future classes. New dates are added regularly.