Derry's Brook Hall Estate to host al fresco Valentine’s feast

Food lovers and couples are being invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a truly unforgettable way with a hands-on live fire cooking experience at Wild & Fired at Brook Hall on February 14.

It’s just one of the standout events featured in this year’s Love LegenDerry Food Month programme taking place across Derry throughout February.

Aimed at couples looking to try something new, this immersive experience will see participants cooking together over open flames using premium equipment from Big Green Egg, Weber, MAKON, Good Wood Fuel and YETI, all under the expert guidance of ICSA-accredited instructors. The event promises a relaxed and romantic atmosphere set in the beautiful surrounds of the historic Brook Hall, combining the excitement of live fire cooking with great food, fun and creativity.

The specially curated menu puts local produce centre stage, showcasing some of the North West’s finest food and drink producers including Moyletra Moileds, Dart Mountain Cheese, Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, Ballyholey Farm Shop, Ditty’s Crackers, Grants Bacon, Moore on the Quay and Two Stacks Whiskey Cream. Guests will enjoy discovering bold flavours while learning new skills as they rustle up a tomahawk sharing steak with fire roasted potatoes, celebrating the region’s exceptional food story.

Tourism Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Jennifer O’Donnell, said the event perfectly captures the spirit of Love LegenDerry Food Month.

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“Love Legenderry Food Month is all about celebrating our fantastic local food scene and encouraging people to support local businesses while enjoying unique, memorable experiences.

“Wild & Fired at Brook Hall is a brilliant example of how our local producers, chefs and venues come together to create something really special. This Valentine’s event invites couples to step outside their comfort zone, try something new and connect over great food, fire and flavour – all while supporting our incredible local food industry.

“Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just curious to learn, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that’s distinctly LegenDerry.”

Wild and Fired are passionate about creating fabulous al fresco cooking experiences teaching people to cook with confidence, transforming simple local ingredients into something unforgettable, as founder Emily McCorkell explained. “Wild & Fired is about slowing down, cooking together and enjoying the simple pleasure of fire, food and good ingredients,” she said.

“As part of Love LegenDerry Food Month, this Valentine’s experience at Brook Hall gives couples the chance to connect, have a bit of fun and create lasting memories around great local produce.”

Running throughout February, Love Legenderry Food Month highlights the best of the region’s food and drink offering through a series of events, tours and experiences, encouraging locals and visitors alike to eat local, support independent businesses and explore new tastes.

To book online go to https://www.lo-slo.co.uk/pages/bbq-school-events. 

Find out more about the full programme of events here – www.legenderryfood.com/lovelegenderry/.