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Impress your guests with a mouthwatering festive feast, cooked to perfection on your barbecue! Learn how to roast a succulent turkey, bake fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and grill a variety of holiday favourites.

On this winter warmers course, you’ll learn how to create great roasts on the barbecue and get your Yorkshire puddings right every time! The chef will also demonstrate how to prepare and cook a turkey on the barbecue, so you can treat your family and friends to a rather special feast.

You will master Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue techniques for grilling, roasting, smoking and baking. Using a combination of charcoal and gas barbecues, you’ll be taught skills from lighting techniques to controlling temperature and knowing when your food is perfectly cooked.

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is positioned in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Technical Skills

• Meat Selection
• Meat Preparation
• Smoking Techniques
• Saucing and Glazing
• Carving Techniques

Ready to take your cooking skills outdoors? Our Outdoor Cooking courses are perfect for groups of friends, families, or colleagues. Learn to cook delicious meals over an open fire, campfire, or barbecue.

What You'll Discover:

• The Cook Expert: Witness the versatility of this all-in-one appliance, capable of cooking, baking, processing, steaming, and blending. We'll show you how to create dishes for 2-12 people, from starters and mains to delectable desserts. Prepare to be amazed as we whip up a silky smooth risotto in under 20 minutes!
• The Spiral Expert Kit: Learn how to create vibrant and healthy dishes with this ingenious attachment. Discover the art of spiralising vegetables into colourful salads, courgette noodles, and more, using different cone sizes for varied textures.
• The Gelato Expert: Indulge in the delights of homemade frozen treats with this clever machine. We'll demonstrate how to make gelato, frozen yoghurt, sorbet, granita, and ice cream in under 30 minutes, using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Let us take you step by step through how to make the most delicious Sunday roast for your family.  We will teach you how to approach different cuts of meat, innovative ways to serve your vegetables and how to serve a rich and flavoursome gravy with no Bisto in sight.  We’ll get your crackling crisp and your meals on the table on time.

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Technical Skills

• Knife skills
• Brining and roasting
• Big pot blanching
• Stock making
• Butcher knots and tying

We are fortunate to be positioned in the heart of the Surrey Hills and even more fortunate to be surrounded by excellent local suppliers of quality game.

Using only the very best ingredients, our Game Cookery Course will help you work with these wonderful and flavoursome meats, turning them into delicious dishes that are guaranteed to wow. The course features some of the finest game birds Britain has to offer – pheasant, wild duck and wood pigeon.

Open to cooks of all abilities, the course is set to challenge our students, so expect to work with and experiment with ingredients you wouldn’t use at home every day. You will acquire new skills and techniques, learn to work with different birds, make stock and sauces and prepare seasonal vegetables.

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Our Game Cookery Course makes the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Gift vouchers are available in any denomination

Technical Skills

• Working with different birds
• Correct cooking techniques and temperature control
• Knife skills
• Plating and presenting

This course is for those who want to learn to cook food other than the standard barbecue fare of burgers and sausages. The Essentials Course shows how to use Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue technique to grill, roast, smoke and bake! During the four hours, you will enjoy preparing and barbecuing various dishes under the expert tuition of our chefs, Jake or David.

Using a combination of charcoal and gas barbecues, you’ll be taught skills from lighting techniques to controlling temperature and knowing when your food is perfectly cooked. You’ll receive a demonstration from the chef on how to cook the perfect steak and we’ll ask you to get hands-on with some dough and create your flatbread pizza!

Get to grips with the increasingly popular smokehouse cuisine. In this course, you’ll create authentic American barbecue dishes, as well as learn low ‘n’ slow cooking techniques on the Weber® Smokey Mountain Cooker™.

Among the array of different meats that we cook throughout the day, you’ll be asked to prepare and cook a rack of ribs and also receive a demonstration from the chef on how to prepare and smoke a beef brisket low ‘n’ slow on the Weber® Smokey Mountain Cooker™.

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Technical Skills

• Meat Selection
• Meat Preparation
• Smoking Techniques
• Saucing and Glazing
• Carving Techniques

You will learn must-have barbecue skills, such as lighting, controlling temperature and how to tell when your food is cooked to perfection.

Using Weber’s lid-on technique on both charcoal and gas barbecues, we’ll spend two and a half hours teaching you the best way to cook several all-time barbecue classics – the perfect way to get ready for summer!

As part of this course, you’ll have fun preparing your own juicy cheeseburgers and be taught how to cut and portion a whole chicken, using the various pieces to create a succulent barbecued chicken dish. We will also show just one of the many possibilities to expand your barbecue menu with a demonstration of the famous “beer can chicken.”

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Technical Skills

• Fire Management
• Grilling Techniques
• Meat Selection and Preparation
• Temperature Control
• Carving Techniques
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Saucing and Seasoning

Ignite your grilling passion with our four-hour barbecue course! Learn essential techniques, from lighting and temperature control to smoking and baking. Discover the secrets behind mouthwatering dishes like pulled pork, surf 'n' turf, and smoked camembert.\

On this four-hour course, you’ll learn new cooking techniques alongside lighting and cooking methods including effectively controlling the temperature on the barbecue. It’s the perfect way to brush up on your BBQ skills!

You’ll grill, roast, bake and smoke delicious dishes, from bruschetta to pulled pork, surf ‘n’ turf to bread and cake. You’ll also get a chance to cook on both the 57cm kettle and the Weber® Smokey Mountain Cooker™, as well as get hands-on with the amazing features of the brand new Summit™ Charcoal Grill.

Technical Skills

• Grilling Techniques
• Meat Selection and Preparation
• Carving Techniques
• Saucing and Seasoning
• Smoking Techniques

At our Gas Barbecue Course, our grill masters demonstrate the versatility and ease of using Weber gas grills, including the new Genesis II models and the world-famous Weber Spirit II and Q-Series. Learn how to barbecue everything from paella “pescador” to pineapple cake—the possibilities are endless.

Grill on and enjoy! It’s the perfect way to get ready for summer…

Technical Skills

• Grilling Techniques
• Meat Selection and Preparation
• Carving Techniques
• Saucing and Seasoning
• Smoking Techniques

A unique hands-on experience, this new course teaches you the Weber Way of barbecuing, demonstrates further techniques such as rotisserie, as well as covering key skills such as lighting and temperature control. You’ll be learning how to perfectly barbecue fish and vegetables, roasts, flatbreads and even something sweet!

Want to get the most from your barbecue and cook more than the standard barbecue fare of burgers and sausages? The Essentials II course explores how to use Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue technique to grill, roast, smoke and bake! During the 4 hours, you and your classmates will prepare a variety of different dishes under the guidance of an expert chef. You’ll receive a demonstration from the chef on how to cook the perfect lamb roast and grilled vegetables and we’ll ask you to get hands-on with some dough and create your own flatbreads!

Famous for their dazzling colours and delicate flavours, students will be able to experiment with a selection of batters, fillings and techniques to create the ultimate sweet treat.

At the end of the session, students will be able to take home their wonderful creations to share with family and friends. And remember, a freshly baked batch of macarons makes for a delicious and luxurious gift!

All courses are taught by our skilled chefs. Our school is situated in Abinger Hammer, a delightful and picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. The school provides each student with a fully equipped kitchen and all necessary ingredients and equipment. We believe in hands-on, practical teaching – so be prepared to roll up your sleeves!

Our Macaron Making Cookery Course makes the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Gift vouchers are available in any denomination.

Technical Skills

• Working with egg whites. 

Your child will have a blast learning to cook and decorate wintery treats. They'll get hands-on experience measuring ingredients, mixing batters, and icing cakes. Our expert chefs will guide them through each step, ensuring a fun and safe learning environment. They'll also learn important food safety and hygiene.

practices, making this a valuable experience for young chefs.

Please Note: To participate in this class, your child must be between the ages of 7 and 14. Children aged 7-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Smoke House is Grill Academy’s latest course developed to cover a wide array of smoking techniques on all our barbecues: not only Charcoal but also Gas, Electric and Wood Pellets on Weber’s SmokeFire.

From beginners wanting to discover the basics of smoking to advanced grillers wanting to perfect curing or use coffee grains to smoke food, it is suitable for all keen grillers. For those who want to discover new flavours, and for all who simply are willing to enjoy the best of barbecued food.

A unique hands-on experience, this new course teaches you the Weber Way of barbecuing, demonstrates the full array of smoking techniques, as well as covering key skills such as lighting and temperature control. Learn how to perfect beef ribs, reverse-sear steaks, cure salmon in Gin and beetroot, grill and smoke seasonal vegetables or use coffee beans to flavour boost your pudding.

Want to get the most from your barbecue and cook more than the standard barbecue fare of burgers and sausages? The Smoke House course explores how to use Weber’s renowned “lid-on” barbecue technique to grill, roast, bake and of course smoke! During the 4 hours, you and your classmates will prepare a variety of different dishes under the guidance of an expert chef.

Technical Skills

• Lighting a Charcoal Grill
• Grilling Techniques
• Smoking Techniques
• Knife Skills
• Food Safety
• Tasting and Flavour Profiling: 

This is the ideal course for you if you want to learn the basics of cooking or are living on your own for the first time.

Our “Cooking with Confidence” Cookery Course will teach you the fundamentals of knife handling, how to make straightforward sauces, how to make delectable side dishes, and how to approach meat and fish fearlessly. 

You may learn to stay composed and develop your cooking confidence by learning from our experts. You’ll be able to dazzle your family and friends with your newfound abilities after the course. For those preparing for university or for those who are short on time, this course is ideal.

Every course is taught by one of our talented chefs. Our school is in the charming and scenic town of Abinger Hammer, which lies in the Surrey Hills. Each student has access to a fully furnished kitchen inside the school, along with all essential supplies. We emphasise practical, hands-on learning, so come ready to get your hands dirty

Technical Skills

• Preparing & cooking fruit & vegetables
• Poaching, baking, frying & roasting
• Preparing delicious meals from scratch