Master the Art of Live Fire Cooking
Welcome to The Artisans Kitchen and Cookery School, where passion for food meets the precision of fire. Based at Black Box BBQ, our cookery school is dedicated to teaching the art of wood-fired and live fire cooking, with recipes that are perfectly transferable to Traeger pellet grills and Kamado-style BBQs.
Expert-Led Cookery Classes
Our courses are designed to inspire confidence in both traditional kitchen techniques and live fire cooking methods. Led by experienced chefs and pitmasters, our hands-on classes cover everything from:
- Low & Slow BBQ Techniques – Master the art of smoking meats with Kamado grills and Traeger smokers.
- Grill & Sear Mastery – Learn how to achieve the perfect sear on steak, seafood, and vegetables.
- Artisan Bread & Pizza Making – Create stunning pizzas in our Gozney Ovens and artisan loaves in our Simply Bread oven.
- Global Flavours Over Fire – Explore world cuisines, from South American asado to Mediterranean grilling.
Each class focuses on real-world, flavour-packed recipes that can be replicated at home using a traditional kitchen setup or transferred seamlessly to Traeger and Kamado grills.
Who Are We?
Join the culinary adventure at Black Box BBQ's very own Artisans' Kitchen & Cookery School™, where we're as passionate about cooking, baking, and creating unforgettable flavors as you are!
With a passion for food, and a keen eye for BBQ, we are makers of BBQ's and Experiences.
Teaming up with Experienced Culinary Tutors we impart our enthusiasm for food and BBQ enabling you to confidently put your new found skills into practice to wow your friends and family!
Meet the Team
George Orange
I'm the owner I'm a keen cook, home baker and BBQist.
I lean towards filth.
Think Dirty Burgers & overly complicated creations loaded up with Heart & Soul and probably cheese.
But am also a keen baker, regularly making batches of Sourdough and various breads of the world.
Sally Codling
Coming to The Artisans Kitchen from teaching at The Gordon Ramsay Cookery School, I'm a keen cook and a passionate educator.
I love imparting my enthusiasm for food and seeing our clients confidence grow and their technique improve.
I also love to see people having a good time, relaxing in a fun environment with like minded foodies.
Matt Robinson
Man of the Woods Matt enjoys craft. Being a Bushcrafer Matt likes to skin deer and make Salami.
He has a giant dry aging fridge in the warehouse which always has something interesting hanging. Be it dry aging Hogget or a giant rib of beef.
Likes Butter.
The Perfect Location for Food Lovers
Nestled just outside Greatham, near Liss, on the Surrey Hampshire border at Black Box BBQ in The Timber Barn, our cookery school is easily accessible from London and the South East. We are located just off the A3, making it simple to reach whether you’re travelling from nearby towns or further afield.
Our rustic barn setting offers an authentic culinary experience, equipped with professional-grade kitchens and a dedicated live fire cooking area, featuring:
- Traeger Pellet Grills for precision smoking and roasting
- Monolith Kamado Grills for versatile high-heat grilling and low & slow BBQ
- Gozney Ovens for perfect Neapolitan-style pizzas and baked goods
- Simply Bread Oven for artisan loaves
- Cast Iron & Plancha Cooking for searing and finishing touches
Our setup ensures that every class is immersive, hands-on, and designed to give you the confidence to cook over fire at home.
Our Kitchen & Shop
The Timber Barn- GU33 6HG
Winter Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: By Appointment
(Click and Collect from GU35 0FJ)
Friday: 12.00- 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 16.00
Sunday: By Appointment
Contact us
Drop us a message, We are here to help.
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