We'd love to hear from you, drop us a text! The fire isn’t lit, but the warmth is real: we’re sitting under a brand-new pergola on Christmas Eve, talking through how a messy garden corner turned into a clean, year‑round outdoor kitchen built for 365 cooking. We get practical about design—why the old workshop had to go, how a Somerset grill became the centrepiece, and the small layout shifts that made everything click. With transparent chat on budgets, drawings, and brand choices from the AOS Kitchens process, this is a candid blueprint for anyone planning a functional, beautiful cooking space. Holiday cooking brings the plan to life. We map out a calm, mid‑afternoon feast by spreading tasks across multiple cookers: turkey with room to breathe, a brisket started early for a long rest, and a cola‑and‑rum glazed ham that caramelises into crowd‑pleasing lacquer. There’s cold‑smoked cheddar waiting for the cheese board and a breakfast ritual of pancakes on the griddle, bacon, maple syrup, and a brazen Irish coffee. It’s part menu, part timing playbook, packed with tips on airflow, buffers, rest times, and how to avoid the dreaded stall panic. We also look back and forward. A quieter year pushed us to invest in learning—like a standout day at the Irish Egg cookery school—and to double down on what makes British barbecue special: flexible, fusion‑friendly, and fearless with flavour. Being interviewed by the Barbecue Radio Network sharpened our empathy for guests and renewed our pride in the UK scene. Looking to 2026, we’re aiming for 100 episodes, more on‑the‑road recordings, and bigger live‑fire ambitions: a Kadai fire bowl, rotisserie and hanging hooks, feather blade done right, maybe even a shared suckling pig. We’re bringing back Barbecue Bingo too, and you’ll pick the ingredients. If you’re dreaming up your own outdoor kitchen, you’ll find honest advice on layout, workflow, storage, lighting, weatherproofing, and which appliances actually earn their space. If you’re cooking for Christmas, you’ll walk away with timing strategies that let you sit, sip, and enjoy your own meal. Join us, share your must‑have backyard upgrade, and tell us what you want to hear next. If you’re new here, tap follow, leave a quick review, and pass this on to a friend who lives for good food and a better setup. Sponsored by AOS KitchensAOS Kitchens are a leading outdoor kitchen design and installation specialists based in Hampshire Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show If you want to get involved and showcase your cooks or fails, join our Facebook Group. For all of our other episodes you can listen or watch them on our website.
