Description
Masterclass: Smoke & Mirrors with Matty O’Brien
Learn BBQ the Chop Shop Way
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience. We’re thrilled to welcome Matty O’Brien — the creative force behind Matty’s BBQ Chop Shop — to run an exclusive masterclass at Millington Hall Farm.
Matty brings his unique, global-inspired “Chop Shop” approach to BBQ: blending American smokehouse vibes with bold flavours inspired by his travels around the world.
Matty’s food has earned a top-tier reputation. His BBQ has been rated among the finest outside Texas — and he’s widely regarded as the number one BBQ chef in Wales.
This isn’t just cooking. It’s fire, smoke, skill and flavour — wrapped into a masterclass you won’t forget.
- Hands-on experience: from raw cuts to sizzling plates, you’ll learn how to butcher, season, smoke and cook over open flame.
- Style & technique: discover Matty’s signature “Chop Shop” method — combining wood-fired smoke, global spices, and fire-pit finesse.
- Farm to fire: using seasonal, high-quality British produce and premium cuts.
- Feast together: taste everything you cook, straight from the fire — relaxed, communal, rustic.
- Direct guidance: Matty teaches, chats and shares stories — cooking meets storytelling meets real BBQ craft.
Why It’s Too Good to Miss
- Matty’s work has earned top-tier reputation — ranked among the best BBQs outside Texas, and widely regarded as the #1 BBQ in Wales.
- Few chances to learn direct from someone blending smokehouse tradition with contemporary fire-cooking flair.
- A rare chance to enjoy top-quality cuts, local produce and techniques you won’t find in a normal cooking class.
- Rustic, immersive Millington Hall Farm atmosphere — open fields, crackling fires, pure BBQ passion.
Who It’s For
This masterclass is perfect for you if you:
- love BBQ and want to go beyond burgers and sausages
- crave authentic fire-cooked flavours and real butchery skills
- want a social, hands-on experience — cooking, eating, learning together
- appreciate top-quality produce and the craft behind real BBQ
