Why Choose Polhill BBQ School
for Your Corporate Event?

Book a 1-On-1 Session

Finding a corporate away day that balances genuine engagement, premium hospitality, and seamless logistics can be a challenge.
Polhill BBQ School offers a fully equipped, high-end outdoor kitchen setup where your team learns real culinary skills from seasoned pitmasters.

Elevate your skills with an exclusive barbecue masterclass tailored entirely to your goals. Our expert chefs provide dedicated, individual guidance with a bespoke day and menu arranged just for you.

Our Corporate Event Packages

We scale to your needs. Explore our baseline corporate packages below, reordered by capacity and experience style.

Up to 30
The Live Fire Masterclass

The Live Fire Masterclass

A premium, low-pressure chef showcase. Perfect for larger networking events, client entertainment, or a relaxed department day out. Pete guides your team through the secrets of ceramic cooking in a demonstration format.

£95 per person Min 20 | Max 30 5 Hours (10.30am - 3.30pm)
Cooking On: Kamado Joe Grills

Chef Demonstrations

  • Crispy Pork Belly Bites
  • Texas-style Smoked Brisket
  • Slow Cooked Beef Ribs
  • Cheddar & Jalapeño Sausages
  • Pork Belly Ribs

Accompaniments

  • Pitmaster Mac & Cheese
  • Live-fired Smash Burgers
  • BBQ Pit Beans
  • House Coleslaw
  • Gherkins
  • Pickled red onions

Drinks

  • A Chilled Cooler of Bottled Beers (2 per person)
  • Unlimited Soft Drinks
Up to 12
The Executive American Smokehouse

The Executive American Smokehouse

The VIP gold standard of corporate client entertainment. Focuses on prestigious meat cuts, advanced technical mastery, and elite hospitality.

£225 per person Min 8 | Max 12 6 Hours (9.30am - 3.30pm)
Cooking On: A Choice of Kamado Joe or Traeger Grills

Chef Demonstrations

  • Welcome Bacon Rolls & Hot Drinks
  • Texas-style Smoked Brisket
  • Reverse-seared Tomahawk Steaks
  • Baby Back Pork Ribs
  • Signature BBQ Pit Beans
  • Cheddar & Jalapeño Cornbread
  • A gourmet smoked dessert

Hands-on Student Cooking

  • BBQ Half Chickens
  • Jalapeño Poppers
  • Pulled Pork Loaded Mac & Cheese
  • Served with a Selection of Classic Sides and House Sauces

Drinks

  • A Chilled Cooler of Bottled Beers (2 per person)
  • Unlimited Soft Drinks
Up to 18
The Pizza & Prosecco Social

The Pizza & Prosecco Social

High-energy, fast-paced, and incredibly social. Ideal for company summer parties, team rewards, or a shorter afternoon away day.

£125 per person Min 12 | Max 18 3 Hours (12.00 - 3.00pm)
Cooking On: Gozney Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Chef Demonstrations

  • Wood-fired Ribeye Steaks
  • Succulent King Prawns

Hands-on Student Cooking

  • Garlic Breads
  • Neapolitan Pizzas with Premium Toppings
  • Sweet Dessert Pizzas

Drinks

  • One Bottle of Prosecco to Share per 3 Guests
  • Unlimited Soft Drinks
Up to 12
The American Pitmaster Team

The American Pitmaster Team

The quintessential outdoor cooking experience. Educational, highly interactive, and perfect for team-building competitions.

£175 per person Min 8 | Max 12 5 Hours (10.30am - 3.30pm)
Cooking On: A Choice of Kamado Joe or Traeger Grills

Chef Demonstrations

  • Welcome Bacon Rolls & Hot Drinks
  • Low-and-slow Pork Shoulder
  • Baby Back Ribs
  • BBQ Pit Beans
  • Authentic Cornbread
  • A Smoked Hot Dessert

Hands-on Student Cooking

  • Flame-kissed BBQ Chicken Thighs
  • Jalapeño Poppers
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Served with a Selection of Classic Sides and House Sauces

Drinks

  • Unlimited Soft Drinks

Packages start from £450 with completely flexible scheduling

Book a 1-On-1 Session

Book a 1-On-1 Session

Elevate your skills with an exclusive barbecue masterclass tailored entirely to your goals.
Our expert chefs provide dedicated, individual guidance with a bespoke day and menu arranged just for you.

Elevate your skills with an exclusive barbecue masterclass tailored entirely to your goals. Our expert chefs provide dedicated, individual guidance with a bespoke day and menu arranged just for you.

What Our Alumni Say

See what our alumni are saying about Polhill BBQ School in Sevenoaks. Read genuine reviews from visitors across the SOuth East, including Kent, Surrey and Sussex who have enjoyed cooking, eating, and learning to BBQ with us.

FAQs

Booking & Payment

You can enquire via our website or contact our Events Team directly via events@polhillcentre.co.uk. Once we confirm availability, we’ll guide you through securing your booking.
A £250 deposit is required at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event are fully refundable. Cancellations within 14 days will forfeit the deposit. Cancellations within 48 hours will be charged in full.

Experience

Absolutely. Our sessions are suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to BBQ enthusiasts.
The BBQ school runs primarily outdoors, but we will make reasonable adjustments where possible or discuss alternatives if needed.

Food & Drink

Yes, please let us know any dietary needs or allergies in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate.
No, customers are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onto site. However, drinks packages may be available as part of your booking, please speak to our team for options.

Travel & Accommodation

Yes, there are several convenient accommodation options located a short drive from Polhill, making it easy to turn your BBQ experience into a full day or overnight stay. The closest options include Premier Inn Sevenoaks / Maidstone (A20), a practical and affordable option, and Donnington Manor Hotel in Sevenoaks, which offers a more premium stay with dining facilities. Both are located approximately 10–15 minutes from Polhill Garden Centre. We recommend booking accommodation in advance, particularly during peak summer months.
Polhill Garden Centre is located just 5 minutes from Junction 4 of the M25, making it very easy to reach by car. Free on-site parking is available. The nearest train station is Knockholt, approximately 5 minutes away by taxi. For those travelling from London, Sevenoaks or Orpington stations are also convenient options, both around 10–15 minutes away by taxi.