live fire cooking courses

Learn Fire. Cook Fire. Love Fire.

Want to cook outside your comfort zone? Join us for one of our live fire cooking courses. Whether you’re a fire-curious beginner or you’ve been charcoaling for years, we’ll show you how to tame flame, coax flavour, and make meals that glow.

If you love food, fire, and fellowship, our Live Fire Cooking Courses are perfect for you — hands-on, flavour-filled days where you’ll cook, learn, and feast outdoors in beautiful settings. Whether you're planning a wedding, hosting friends, or simply want something memorable, this is an experience that stays with you.

What to expect

You’ll get the full spectrum of ASADO: roaring fires, big flavours, good people, and laughter. You decide how hands-on you want to be — jump in with both sleeves rolled up, or stand back and savour the feast. Everyone leaves full, inspired, and with a few new tricks in their cooking toolkit.

A typical course will include:

An introduction to fire-cooking gear - how to use what you probably already have, plus what special stuff is worth investing in.
Exploring different woods and how each smoke and fuel type shapes flavour.
Fire setup, control & maintenance - mastering the heat so you can cook confidently.
Cooking techs: direct vs indirect heat, cooking to temperature, how to judge doneness, etc.
Transferable skills & tips so you can replicate what you learn anywhere - at home, at camping, or for your next gathering.

We pack the day full of delicious dishes and techniques, examples of which can include:
- Whole lamb a la cruz with salumera basting — dramatic, impressive, unforgettable.
- Prime rib of beef cooked to your taste.
- Vegetables cooked in the embers (rescaldo) — smoky, tender, full of character.
- Dressings & sauces: think chimichurri, saffron Caesar mayo, confit garlic, and more.
- Cedar plank salmon, salt-baked fish or chicken — ways to cook that surprise and delight.
- Quick-fire party bites. Charred or crispy sides like chapa potatoes.
- Breakfast to kick off the day, a seafood lunch to keep things lively, and a final meat feast that leaves you happily satisfied (or rolling into the evening).
Also: plenty of beverages (local ciders, beers, soft drinks), light refreshments, and great company throughout.
- Courses are held in beautiful countryside locations - orchards, farms, or rural venues with shelter available for all-weather comfort.
- Some venues offer glamping or onsite stay options so you can relax, stay overnight, and not worry about getting home after a long, delicious day.
- Available for private groups too - perfect for bridal parties, corporate escapes, or milestone celebrations.
- Learn skills you can use anywhere - garden, patio, campsite, or your kitchen with the grill.
- Fun, social, memorable - more than just a class, it’s a shared experience.
- Bring friends, family, or come solo - you’ll leave inspired (and full).

book your course

Interested? Check upcoming course dates or ask us to create a private session. Let’s light the fire together.

Browse upcoming course dates and venues below.

Enquire about private or group courses if you want something custom for your wedding, hen/stag, or special gathering.
Let us know your preferences, desired level of hands-on-ness, and any dietary or logistical needs.
We’ll send you all the details and pricing, and make sure the day is exactly what you hoped.

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