We begin the day by lighting the fire, brewing a cup of tea, and preparing breakfast — a gentle start before diving into the principles of wood-fired cooking. You’ll learn how to build, light and manage a fire, understand different wood types, and get hands-on with techniques to bring out the best in fire-led cookery.

After breakfast, we’ll prepare a shoulder of lamb or venison for slow cooking in a salt crust, before turning to the best seasonal vegetables to create a delicious lunch together. Along the way, you’ll discover how to cook fish on cedar planks and explore seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, practical setting.

What’s included in your day:

• Tea on arrival, plus breakfast, light lunch and dinner

• Hands-on learning: building, lighting and managing a fire

• Preparing lamb or venison shoulder for salt baking

• Cooking fish on a cedar plank

• Working with seasonal produce

• Use of our specialist wood-fired cooking equipment

• THK signature recipe cards to take home

• Recommendations on the best kit to get started at home

Course details

• £170 per person

• 10am – 5pm

• Maximum of 10 guests for an intimate experience

This day will give you the knowledge and confidence to start your own journey into wood-fired cooking.

Please note: unfortunately, we’re unable to cater for specific allergies or dietary requirements on this course.

Booking
To book, email us with your preferred date at enquiries@the-herbkitchen.com. Once booked, you’ll receive confirmation along with everything you need to know about the day — what to bring, what to wear, and more.

We look forward to welcoming you to the fire.