{"product_id":"james-peck-masterclass","title":"James Peck Masterclass","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare opportunity to learn from nne of the UK's most exciting Live-Fire chefs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(236, 127, 81); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e4+ hour experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend a day cooking alongside James Peck - the award-winning chef behind the acclaimed live-fire restaurant Ember, recognised in the OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants and known for his bold, ingredient-led approach to cooking over fire. James has cooked in leading kitchens, travelled through Texas to learn from some of America's finest pitmasters, and has become one of the UK's leading voices in modern live-fire cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive masterclass at Millington Hall Farm isn't about following recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about changing the way you think about cooking with fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames' philosophy is refreshingly simple: exceptional produce, perfectly seasoned, cooked over embers with precision and restraint. No unnecessary gadgets. No complicated techniques. Just an understanding of fire, flavour and ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're passionate about food and want to learn from one of the very best, this is an experience you won't want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook with Embers \u003c\/strong\u003e- You'll learn how to cook using radiant heat, understanding how embers deliver gentle, even cooking and remarkable depth of flavour. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is one of the defining techniques of modern live-fire restaurants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Baking\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOne of James' signature techniques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDiscover how salt baking gently cooks ingredients while preserving moisture and intensifying natural flavours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt's a beautifully simple method that consistently produces stunning results and is guaranteed to impress your guests at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrining \u0026amp; Seasoning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e - Seasoning starts long before food reaches the grill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames will explain when to brine, when to dry-brine, when to season and, just as importantly, when to leave exceptional produce alone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnderstanding these subtle differences will elevate every meal you cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeafood Over Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeafood can be intimidating on the barbecue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames will demonstrate how to cook delicate fish and shellfish over live fire with confidence, preserving texture while developing incredible flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Aged Beef \u0026amp; 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A former Army chef, he refined his craft in professional kitchens before developing a style centred on fire, exceptional ingredients and thoughtful simplicity. His restaurants have received widespread recognition, and he has become a familiar face at major live-fire festivals and demonstrations across the UK. Recent experience cooking alongside renowned Texas pitmasters has further shaped his approach, blending modern British cooking with world-class barbecue techniques\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millington Hall Farm","offers":[{"title":"Sat 3 Oct 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":60213493203278,"sku":"TS-564294","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sun 4 Oct 2026 12:00 PM","offer_id":60347170947406,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/9194\/1198\/files\/millington_hall_farm_james-peck-masterclass.jpg?v=1786359650","url":"https:\/\/millingtonhall.com\/products\/james-peck-masterclass","provider":"Millington Hall Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}