American Steakhouse Barbecue on the Charlie OvenJoin us for a very special Charlie masterclass as we welcome Chef Mark O’Brien back to teach an in-depth session focused on authentic American-style steakhouse barbecue.
This class is all about understanding meat and how to cook it properly over charcoal. Mark will guide you through how different cuts behave over fire, how to prepare them, how to season them well and how to cook them with confidence on the Charlie Oven.
The day is hands-on and interactive. You will work alongside Mark, learning preparation, butchery, seasoning and fire control before everything comes together in a big shared feast at the end of the session.
About Chef Mark O’Brien
Mark is currently competing on the current series of MasterChef: The Professionals and is known for his skill cooking over fire.
Dublin-born chef Mark O’Brien has spent the past decade working in some of London’s most respected kitchens. Time at Barbecoa, The Dairy and Birch at the Zebra Riding Club gave him a strong grounding in modern cooking, whole-animal butchery and cooking over live fire.
Last year, Mark opened his own American-style barbecue restaurant, Snake Oil Barbecue, in Margate, bringing together the techniques and flavours he has picked up from years of cooking with fire.
He is the head chef at Willy’s in Margate
What you will learn
- Understanding steakhouse cuts and how to prepare them
- How to season meat properly for cooking over charcoal
- Managing heat and fire control in the Charlie Oven
- Cooking different cuts to the right level of doneness
- Building flavour through grilling, roasting and resting
The menu
Snacks
- Beef Tartare with Texas Toasts
- Grilled Prawn Cocktail
Mains
- Thick-Cut Rib Eye with Bordelaise Sauce
- Grilled Onglet with Steak Sauce
- Mustard Pork Shoulder Chops
- Whole Grilled Fish
Sides
- All Butter Colcannon
- Hot Honey Carrots
- Caesar Salad
The experience
Our masterclasses are relaxed, friendly and centred around great food. Guests cook alongside the chef, ask questions throughout the session and enjoy tasting the food as it comes off the fire.
At the end of the class everyone sits down together to enjoy a proper feast featuring everything that has been cooked during the afternoon.
This class will be run with a slightly smaller group than usual to allow for more time working with Mark and a deeper dive into the cooking.
Event details
Date: Sunday, 28th June
Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Location: West London
Tickets are limited and places are allocated on a first-come basis. If you would like to join us for this special masterclass with Chef Mark O’Brien, we would love to see you there.
