As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, Art Outdoor cooking comes into its own, with surrounding chefs and hosts the country Finding more inventive ways to cook and eat outside. There’s something about eating al fresco that elevates even the simplest foods; Add smoke and charcoal to the equation and everything is guaranteed to taste better. Now, what was once the territory of camping trips and the occasional bank holiday barbecue has evolved into something more considered. Professionals, of course, have long understood what the rest of us have: that fire is the best cooking tool out there.
Simon Stallard, Co-Founder The Hidden Hut in Cornwall Charlie and Caroline’s long-time champion Beach Feast at Gladstone features an open fire grill Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages In Aberdeenshire, guest chef residencies and private retreats watch food prepared over open flames in the estate’s woodland and riverside settings. and at Oxmoor Farm In the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, Big green eggsA favorite of BBQ enthusiasts around the world, they have become part of their summer offering, known as Open Fire Thursdays. ‘Slow cooking over a fire brings so much flavor and we love the theatre, the smoke in the air, the crackle of the flames – there’s no better way to enjoy the evening sun than relaxing on the grill,’ says co-founder Harry Hope-Morley. ‘We use big green eggs because they are versatile, reliable and can be heat controlled. It also relieves cold or hot smoke.’
This enthusiasm for outdoor cooking is also encouraging home chefs to look beyond the barbecue, making it easy to experiment with alternative setups at home. So, do you have a neat balcony, a city Whether on a terrace or a more spacious garden, there are plenty of ways to bring live-fire cooking to you Outdoor dining space
