Things are hotting up.

Yes, things are hotting up - and we mean that in the most delicious way possible. As the season turns and the days stretch out, we're thrilled to announce that our BBQ cookery masterclasses with the BBQ Company team are back for a third season. If you've been waiting for a reason to fire up your curiosity about outdoor cooking, this is it.

A Third Season Worth Celebrating

Three seasons in, and the collaboration between Kitchen in the Garden and the BBQ Company team has settled into something genuinely special. This isn't a new experiment - it's a proven partnership built on shared standards and a mutual love of cooking done properly over fire.

Classes take place in the garden environment at Cedar Nursery, Cobham, which means you're learning outdoors, surrounded by greenery, in exactly the kind of setting that makes you want to cook this way every weekend. It feels nothing like a classroom. It feels like a very good day out.

Sessions begin at 10am, and here's the detail that matters most: everyone leaves very well fed. The BBQ Co instructors know their craft, our guests keep coming back, and the feedback speaks for itself. If you attended in a previous season, you already know what to expect. If this is your first time hearing about it, you're in for something worth clearing your diary for - and if you've attended before, these guys have a refreshed menu to help you expand your BBQ range.

What's on the Menu This Season

The class schedule covers a range of specialist topics, and the breadth of it is genuinely impressive. Two sessions that tend to generate the most excitement are Steak and Butchery - which goes well beyond "how to cook a steak" into understanding cuts, ageing, sourcing, and technique - and Brazilian BBQ, which opens up a whole different approach to live-fire cooking that most British home cooks haven't explored.

The teaching format is client-led, which is worth understanding properly. This isn't a chef performing at the front of a room while you take notes. The pace, the focus, and the level of hands-on involvement are shaped around what you actually want to get out of the day. If you want to get your hands dirty from the first minute, you can. If you'd rather watch, ask questions, and absorb the theory before you cook, that works too.

The result is that each class feels tailored rather than generic - which is exactly why the format works across such a wide range of experience levels. Whether you're learning to manage heat zones on a freestanding grill or exploring low-and-slow techniques on a kamado ceramic oven, there's real substance here.

The full schedule - including all available dates and specialist sessions - is listed on the BBQ Company website. We'd encourage you to browse it sooner rather than later; popular sessions fill up quickly once the season gets going.

The Perfect Gift or Group Day Out

If you're looking for a gift that genuinely stands out, a cookery class is hard to beat. Not because it's a novel idea, but because the experience of spending a day learning to cook - properly, outdoors, with a small group - is something people actually remember and talk about. It's not a voucher that sits in a drawer. It's a day that earns a story.

For occasions like birthdays, Father's Day, anniversaries, or a group outing with friends who share a love of food, this kind of experience hits differently to a physical gift. The garden setting at Cedar Nursery adds to the atmosphere - there's a relaxed, unhurried quality to the day that you simply don't get in a commercial cookery school.

Small groups of friends work particularly well. A shared class is inherently social - there's laughter, there's competition over who's nailed the sear, and there's the satisfaction of sitting down together at the end to eat what you've made. It's a cracking day out by any measure.

The client-led approach also means no one needs to feel out of their depth. Complete beginners are as welcome as confident cooks looking to refine specific techniques. The instructors read the room and adjust accordingly.

How to Get Involved

The full class schedule, including all available dates, is on the BBQ Company website. That's your starting point for finding a session that suits your interests and your diary.

Kitchen in the Garden is based at Cedar Nursery, Cobham, Surrey - well placed for anyone travelling from South London or the wider South of England. Junctions 9 and 10 of the M25 are both close by, and the site is less than 5 miles from RHS Wisley, so it's easy to combine the day with a visit to the gardens if you're making a full day of it.

If you'd like advice on which class would suit you best, or if you're buying as a gift and want to talk through the options, the Kitchen in the Garden team is happy to help. You can also explore our range of outdoor cooking ideas and accessories in the showroom while you're here - there's plenty to inspire the next chapter of your outdoor cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at a BBQ Co cookery class?

Classes begin at 10am in the outdoor garden setting at Cedar Nursery, Cobham. The format is hands-on and client-led, meaning the focus and pace are shaped around what you want to learn. All attendees leave very well fed - that part is non-negotiable.

Are the BBQ Co classes suitable for beginners?

Yes. The client-led teaching style means the class adapts to the group. Whether you're entirely new to outdoor cooking or looking to sharpen specific skills, the instructors adjust accordingly. No prior experience is required.

Do BBQ cookery classes make good gifts?

They make excellent gifts. A hands-on cookery class is a memorable experience - far more so than most physical alternatives. It suits birthdays, Father's Day, anniversaries, and group days out equally well. It's the kind of gift that earns a story.

Where do the classes take place?

Classes are held in the garden environment at Kitchen in the Garden, Cedar Nursery, Cobham, Surrey. The site is conveniently located near Junctions 9 and 10 of the M25 and less than 5 miles from RHS Wisley.

How do I find the BBQ Co class schedule?

The full schedule - including specialist sessions such as Steak and Butchery and Brazilian BBQ - is available on the BBQ Co website. If you need help choosing the right session, the Kitchen in the Garden team is happy to advise.

Browse the full class schedule on the BBQ Company website and secure your place before the most popular sessions sell out. Kitchen in the Garden is at Cedar Nursery, Horsley Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3JX - visit our outdoor kitchen showroom to see displays from leading brands including Kamado Joe, Napoleon, Bull, DeliVita, KonigOutdoor and more. Our design team can help you plan your perfect outdoor cooking space - from a single freestanding grill to a fully bespoke outdoor kitchen. Contact us on 01932 556266 or visit kitcheninthegarden.co.uk. Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am - 5pm.