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Smoke. Fire

This half day class focuses on getting to grips with cooking over flames, hot & cold smoking and using your Engel Fire.

Led By Michael Van de Elzen

Smoke. Fire

Master the Flame with Mike 

This experience is a half day 9.30am – 2.30pm class.

We have tweaked our Smoke Fire class created specifically for Engel fire owners or anyone thinking about purchasing one – it is also ideal for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of cooking over flame.

Learn how to get the best out of an Engel firel through – wood use, various cooking techniques and methods, temperature control.

  • Saturday 21st Feb – 9:30am – 2:30pm
  • Led by Chef Mike Van de Elzen.
  • Tea and coffee on arrival.
  • Tour of our kitchen garden.
  • Enjoy a shared lunch of various dishes cooked on the Engel fire.
  • Finish the day feeling confident cooking with fire

There is an opportunity to purchase and enjoy some local craft beers, wines and homemade sodas during lunch.

Throughout the day you are encouraged to ask lots of questions so that you leave confident, knowing how to cook with your Engel Fire.

What is an Engel Fire?

The Engel Fire, designed by engineer Carl Engel is more than just a beautiful outdoor fire place. It also functions as a grill, a rotisserie, a slow cooker, a smoker, a wood fired BBQ and a pizza oven.

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand from solid stainless steel and brass componentry – the Engel Fire is designed to suit your lifestyle.

Want to find out more about Engel Fires… Click here

Smoke. Fire

Summer / Autumn / Winter / Spring

9:30am – 2:30 pm

Summer promotion $250 pp

Your day with us

  • Tea or Coffee on arrival
  • Part hands on, part demonstration based cooking class with Mike Van De Elzen
  • Tour of the Kitchen Gardens
  • Light lunch
  • Recipes

Please note: we require a minimum of 12 people for this class to commence.

We require guests to wear closed toe shoes for this class.


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