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Wild & Fired BBQ School

The Walled Garden, Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, 65-67 Culmore Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 8JE
Wild & Fired BBQ School

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Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging, dining, and BBQ workshops in a historic, private walled garden, showcasing Northern Irish culture through locally sourced food. 

Experience the ancient art of cooking with fire in a modern, engaging, and fun setting! You will 'Taste the Landscape' and appreciate the difference that local, slow farming makes to the best of Northern Irish produce. You will smell, feel, and touch the unique responsibly sourced fuel used in effective BBQ fire cooking including historic hardwood oak from Brook Hall Estate & Gardens.

Conveniently located just minutes from the centre of the historic City of Derry~Londonderry and the official start of the captivating Wild Atlantic Way, this venue offers an accessible escape. Whether you're a BBQ beginner or enthusiast, a group seeking a unique team-building experience, or planning a special celebration, these expertly crafted sessions have something for everyone. Savour bold flavours, enjoy hands-on learning and create unforgettable memories!

What's Included:

  • A private tour through the historic grounds of Brook Hall Estate & Gardens to the BBQ area
  • A warm welcome and a smoky snack upon arrival
  • An introduction to Wild & Fired BBQ School with an overview of equipment and their specific uses
  • 'Taste the Landscape' and appreciate the difference that local, slow farming makes to Northern Irish produce
  • A fun, hands-on class making the smoked and flame-cooked menu using the finest selection of high-grade charcoals and hardwoods (including Irish oak from the estate and select 'ironwood' from Namibia)
  • Guests will get to sample Lo & Slo's award-winning sauces and seasonings with their meals comprised of the finest local ingredients
  • Guests will relax and enjoy a delicious local alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage paired with their meals

Key Activities:

  1. Personalised instruction and one-on-one time with our friendly team 
  2. Fire lighting: learn how to make a fire and principles of fire management
  3. Fuel choice: the 'extra' ingredient for a perfect cook - learn insider secrets!

Our Responsible Business Practice:

  • We ethically source the majority of our ingredients from within a 50-mile radius
  • We forage for unique ingredients instead of importing ingredients
  • We engage in waste sharing to repurpose waste and limit our contribution to landfills.
    More information available at www.lo-slo.com/sustainability

Additional Info:

  • All specialised cooking equipment is premium quality UK & Irish made.
  • Good toilet and hand-washing facilities are available.
  • This is primarily an outdoor experience so please dress appropriately for all weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Language: English
  • Supported by our team, we can provide translations in other languages. To avoid disappointment, we would appreciate 5 days advance notice for this requirement.

Accessibility:

  • Despite an uneven terrain, the main space is on one level with no steps.
  • For those with mobility issues, the full experience can be enjoyed on site with foraging ingredients available to taste.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - 12+ plus and must be accompanied by an adult.

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • Accommodation on site
  • Family Fun
  • Gift vouchers
  • Groups accepted
  • Groups catered for
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Outdoor Event
  • Toilets
  • Workshop

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • Frequent bus services
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Farm
  • Forest Location
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • In town/city centre
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Seafront
  • Unique venue
  • Waterfront

Specialist Features

  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£165.00 per ticket

Wild & Fired at Brook Hall BBQ School offers various seasonal events with prices ranging from £95-£165 per person. For bespoke private experiences, please contact hello@lo-slo.co.uk.

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Lo & Slo, Londonderry/DerryLo & Slo aims to nourish and nurture: our clean ingredients are good for the body, but we also do our best to ensure every person who comes in contact with us and our products leaves better than when they came: less stressed, more nourished.

Guided tour in garden outside Brook Hall. Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Derry~Londonderry.Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Londonderry/DerryBrook Hall Estate & Gardens lies on the banks of the River Foyle on the edge of Derry~Londonderry. Unique in its heritage, sustainability, gardens, and exclusivity, our guided tours are not something to be missed.

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