Kent's Premier Hands-On Live-Fire Cooking Classes

Polhill BBQ School

Polhill
BBQ School

Kent's Premier Hands-On Live-Fire Cooking Classes

Available Classes

Polhill BBQ School offers a range of hands on cooking classes using Kamado Joe ceramic grills, Traeger wood pellet BBQs and Gozney pizza ovens. Each session focuses on a different cuisine or cooking style, including American barbecue, Mediterranean grilling, Mexican BBQ and wood fired pizza. Led by our on-site pitmaster Peter Oakley, the classes teach practical live fire cooking techniques that you can recreate at home, whether you are new to BBQ or looking to improve your outdoor cooking skills.
Kamado Joe Mediterranean BBQ Class

Kamado Joe Mediterranean BBQ Class

Friday 24th April 2026
£150 per person
Learn to cook vibrant Mediterranean inspired dishes on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on BBQ class where you will eat everything you cook.
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Kamado Joe Mexican BBQ Class

Kamado Joe Mexican BBQ Class

Saturday 2nd May 2026
£150 per person
Learn to cook bold Mexican inspired dishes on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on BBQ class where you will eat everything you cook together.
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Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Friday 22nd May 2026
£175 per person
Master classic American BBQ flavours on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on class where you will grill and enjoy the dishes you prepare together.
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Traeger Wood Pellet American BBQ Class

Traeger Wood Pellet American BBQ Class

Friday 5th June 2026
£175 per person
Cook classic American BBQ dishes on a Traeger wood pellet grill in this relaxed, hands on class where you will learn new techniques and enjoy the food you prepare together.
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Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Friday 12th June 2026
£175 per person
Master classic American BBQ flavours on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on class where you will grill and enjoy the dishes you prepare together.
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Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Saturday 27th June 2026
£175 per person
Master classic American BBQ flavours on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on class where you will grill and enjoy the dishes you prepare together.
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Gozney Pizza Oven Fundamentals Class

Gozney Pizza Oven Fundamentals Class

Saturday 11th July 2026
£120 per person (£200 for 2)
Learn the fundamentals of cooking with a Gozney pizza oven in this relaxed, hands on class where you will make pizzas and discover what else you can cook in a Gozney oven.
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Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Kamado Joe American BBQ Class

Saturday 25th July 2026
£175 per person
Master classic American BBQ flavours on the Kamado Joe in this relaxed, hands on class where you will grill and enjoy the dishes you prepare together.
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FAQs

General Information

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.

What to Expect

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

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Most sessions last roughly five 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.

Dietary Requirements & Accessibility

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.

Booking, Payment & Cancellations

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.