Your next barbecue could start with cedar-planked trout. On 11 October, Lainston House near Winchester hosts Barbecue Masterclass: Smokehouse at its Season Cookery School, a day devoted to getting more from smoke and charcoal. Beef short rib, pork burnt ends and smoked bratwurst join the menu, with a chef guiding you through wood selection, temperature control and slow cooking.
You’ll share a Big Green Egg with one other participant, learning how direct heat, indirect cooking and glazing change the results. The £230 class runs from 10am to 4pm, with ingredients, equipment, pastries on arrival and soft drinks included. All abilities are welcome, and recipes and your apron come home with you: something useful to unpack after a weekend in Hampshire.
