Upcoming Events

There’s always something happening at Polhill Garden Centre. From live BBQ demonstrations and food tastings to family-friendly seasonal celebrations, our events are designed to inspire, entertain, and bring our community together. Whether you’re visiting for gardening tips, a festive day out, or a unique shopping experience, you’ll find an event to suit your interests. Browse our upcoming events below and plan your next visit to Polhill.

Halloween BBQ Demo

Halloween BBQ Demo

Get into the spooky spirit with @bbqdavewiththebeard for a Halloween-themed live cook. Pick up expert grilling advice, discover frightfully good recipe ideas, and try out free samples in a great atmosphere.
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom
Cost: Free to Attend
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‘Fire & Feast’ Bonfire Night Pizza Demo

‘Fire & Feast’ Bonfire Night Pizza Demo

Join @palmers_barbecue for a live Gozney pizza demo, a great time to learn pro techniques just before your Bonfire Night party. Master high-heat pizza cooking, get expert dough and firing advice, and enjoy free samples in a great atmosphere.
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom
Cost: Free to Attend
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Festive Silk Painting Workshop

Festive Silk Painting Workshop

Discover the beautiful art of silk painting in this festive two-hour workshop with local artist Laura Hollis.
Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Location: Novell's Restaurant
Cost: £40 per person
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Kamado Joe x @robs_bbq BBQ Demo

Kamado Joe x @robs_bbq BBQ Demo

Catch Kamado Joe Ambassador, Robert Stevens, live at our free BBQ demo! Expect expert advice, tasty samples and a cracking atmosphere.
Date: Saturday 21st November 2026
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom
Cost: Free to Attend
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Join @seasonalworkshopscs for a relaxed and creative workshop at Polhill, where they’ll guide you step-by-step through making your own handmade Christmas wreath.
Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Location: Novell's Restaurant
Cost: £55 per person
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Christmas Watercolour Card Painting Workshop

Christmas Watercolour Card Painting Workshop

Join us for a cosy and creative evening with Kent-based watercolour artist Suzanne Abraham.
Date: Saturday 28th November 2026
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Location: Novell's Restaurant
Cost: £35 per person
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Traeger Wood Pellet Grill Christmas Demo

Traeger Wood Pellet Grill Christmas Demo

Get ready for the festive season with Peter Oakley @thebeardedfoodieskitchen for a live Traeger demo. Discover how to cook your holiday feast on a wood pellet grill, pick up expert cooking advice, and enjoy tasty free samples.
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Location: Polhill BBQ Showroom
Cost: Free to Attend
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Christmas Watercolour Card Painting Workshop

Christmas Watercolour Card Painting Workshop

Join us for a cosy and creative evening with Kent-based watercolour artist Suzanne Abraham.
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Location: Novell's Restaurant
Cost: £35 per person
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Evergreen Coffee Club

Evergreen Coffee Club

Join our free Evergreen Coffee Club every Monday morning for a relaxed social catch up with tea, coffee and cake at Novell’s Restaurant.
Date: Every Monday (excl. Bank Holidays)
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Location: Novell's Restaurant
Cost: Free to Attend
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Available BBQ 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

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.

Date: Sunday 13th September 2026
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm (5 hours)
Price: £150 per person
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Kamado Joe Mexican Day of the Dead BBQ Class

Kamado Joe Mexican Day of the Dead BBQ Class

Celebrate the rich flavours and traditions of Mexico with this relaxed, hands-on Kamado Joe ceramic barbecue class inspired by the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos.

Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm (5 hours)
Price: £150 per person
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Ultimate Christmas Dinner BBQ Class

Ultimate Christmas Dinner BBQ Class

Step up your Christmas hosting with our ultimate festive class. Get hands-on with charcoal grills and watch festive showcases on premium setups, learning how to cook a show-stopping Christmas dinner completely outdoors.

Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm (5 hours)
Price: £160 per person
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Ultimate Christmas Dinner BBQ Class

Ultimate Christmas Dinner BBQ Class

Step up your Christmas hosting with our ultimate festive class. Get hands-on with charcoal grills and watch festive showcases on premium setups, learning how to cook a show-stopping Christmas dinner completely outdoors.

Date: Saturday 28th November 2026
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm (5 hours)
Price: £160 per person
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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.

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News & Events

A Celebration for the Whole Polhill Team | Staff Summer Party 2026

A Celebration for the Whole Polhill Team | Staff Summer Party 2026

Charlie IcetonAug 24, 2026
Staff and their families and friends came together for this year’s Polhill Summer Staff Party, a chance to celebrate another fantastic year...
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Kamado Joe Live BBQ Demo Saturday 22nd August: Fire, Flavour & Expert Tips with @robs_bbq

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Charlie IcetonAug 17, 2026
  If you're passionate about outdoor cooking, love great food, or you're simply curious about what makes Kamado Joe BBQs so highly regarded...
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Turn Up the Heat: JD's Hot Honey BBQ Demo at Polhill Garden Centre | Saturday 8th August

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