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ShareThis summer, Wayne Smith of Daddy Bear Grills is hosting a series of immersive live fire cooking experiences in the heart of the woods. Set in his private Kent woodland, Liz's Yard, these full-day classes invite you to master the art of cooking over open flames, from lighting your own fire to preparing a feast using traditional live fire techniques.
We're proud to champion this new chapter in live fire cooking, one that brings people together around glowing embers, hand-built fires, and unforgettable food. These woodland fire cooking classes are all about flavour, tradition, and getting stuck in.
A Spark That Started It All
For Wayne, it all began with the comforting scents of his mother Liz's home kitchen, where fire, flavour, and family came together daily. Those early memories fuelled his passion, which only grew stronger over years spent camping, experimenting, and barbecuing.
Today, that spark lives on through Daddy Bear Grills, a brand shaped by fire and friendship, and brought to life through cooking experiences like no other, with Kadai at the very heart.
Step Off the Beaten Path
These aren't your average barbecue lessons. They're immersive, all-day adventures in the woods.
You'll start the day with breakfast cooked over fire and a coffee in hand, before diving into a full fire-building masterclass using birch bark, fat wood, and time-tested techniques. Then it's time to cook, really cook, learning how to manage flame, coals, and wood to bring out the best in every ingredient.
Expect Argentinian-style Asado beef, cedar plank salmon, whole joints of pork belly slow-cooked over open fire, and flame-seared chicken shawarma wrapped in handmade flatbreads. This is real fire cooking: raw, rustic, and incredibly rewarding.
The Menu: Big Flavour, Done Right
Breakfast on Arrival
Bacon & egg rolls cooked over the flames
Lunchtime Feast
Chicken shawarma kebabs over fire
Handmade flatbreads, homemade tzatziki
Main Cook
- Beef flank, skirt & bavette cooked Asado-style
- Pork belly hung and slow-roasted over open flames
- Cedar plank salmon with lemon & parsley
- Chimichurri dressing
Sides
- Duck fat hasselback potatoes
- Dirty veg cooked straight in the embers with chilli lime butter
Dessert
The ultimate fireside treat: Daddy Bear S'mores
You'll Leave With:
Real fire cooking confidence
A branded Daddy Bear Grills apron
A fire cooking recipe booklet
A full belly and a story to share
Whether you're a complete beginner or a barbecue obsessive, these classes are for anyone who wants to get closer to food, fire, and the wild.
2025 Dates
- Friday 25th July
- Friday 8th August
- Friday 29th August
- Friday 19th September
- Friday 26th September
Liz's Yard – Kilndown, Wadhurst, Kent
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited for each session, and they do fill up fast. If you're looking for a memorable gift, an outdoor escape, or simply a chance to master the art of live fire cooking with expert guidance, now's the time.
Follow Wayne's Journey Here