PURE FIRE COOKING PLEASURE
Brindisa Fire Cooking Retreat with South American Flavours
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Join us for three nights of fire cooking, great food and time to relax at Tresillian House in Cornwall. This will be our third year at Tresillian and the menu is shaping up to be something rather special.
At the heart of the weekend is Spanish cooking, with some of our favourite ingredients from Brindisa used throughout. The menu also takes inspiration from South America, bringing fresh herbs, citrus, fruit, chillies and bright, zingy sauces to food cooked over charcoal.
The cooking sessions will be led by Jay Porthouse, an experienced fire-cooking teacher and master baker who lived in Spain for many years. Jay has a real understanding of Spanish ingredients, bread making and the relaxed way food is cooked and shared. Her teaching is friendly, practical, and enjoyable whether you are a complete beginner or already confident in the kitchen.
Between cooking sessions, there will be time to explore the gardens, go for a walk, enjoy a glass of wine or book a massage during your stay.
The food
Brindisa ingredients will run through the weekend, from the first pintxos on Thursday evening to Saturday’s Spanish lunch. We will cook with Spanish chorizo, charcuterie, beans, peppers, rice, olive oil and other carefully sourced ingredients.
South American inspiration will bring freshness and contrast, with citrus marinades, pineapple sauce, green vinaigrette and coffee, maple and lime dressing served alongside food cooked over fire.
Time to relax
The cooking sessions are carefully spaced, so the weekend never feels rushed. Between them, you can enjoy the house and gardens, walk through the Cornish countryside, or simply settle down with a glass of wine.
Massages are also available to book separately during your stay.
Tresillian House is a beautiful Georgian country house in the Cornish countryside. Jonny and Alan are wonderful hosts who make the whole weekend feel relaxed and welcoming from the moment you arrive.
What is included?
- Three nights’ accommodation
- All meals and drinks
- Hands on cooking sessions with Jay Porthouse
- Brindisa ingredients throughout the menu
- All ingredients and cooking equipment
- Sourdough making with a master baker
- Spanish wine tasting with a sommelier
- South American inspired cocktail making
- Plenty of time to relax and enjoy Tresillian House
Massages are available to book separately.
Retreat details
Dates: 10 to 13 September 2026, arrive Thursday 4pm, depart Sunday 11am
Location: Tresillian House, Cornwall
Price: Per person, based on two guests sharing a room
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The Menu will include
Brindisa pintxos
Pan con tomate with Spanish olive oil
Spanish tortilla with Serrano ham
Homemade aioli
Fabada Asturiana with Brindisa chorizo, white beans and sourdough pancetta
Brazilian chicken with annatto, achiote and citrus
Cuban onglet steak with coffee, maple and lime dressing
Seafood or meat paella cooked over fire
Peruvian slow-cooked pork with pineapple sauce and green vinaigrette
Milk-fed lamb with lentils
Orange and almond cake
The final menu may change slightly depending on the best ingredients available.
Interinery
Thursday
From 4pm: Arrival
Arrive at Tresillian House, settle into your room, and take some time to explore the house and gardens.
5.30pm: Sourdough with Jay
We will begin making sourdough with Jay, working through each stage over the course of the weekend. The session is optional, so you are equally welcome to settle in and relax.
6.30pm: Brindisa pintxos
We will open the weekend by making a selection of pintxos using Brindisa ingredients. Jay will show us how to bring together great Spanish produce to make simple bites to enjoy before dinner.
7.30pm: Welcome dinner
Jonny and Tara will prepare slow-cooked milk fed lamb with lentils, followed by dessert.
Friday
Breakfast
Help yourself to breakfast and start the morning at your own pace.
11am to 1.30pm: The Spanish table
Together with Jay, we will make Spanish tortilla with Serrano ham, pan con tomate, homemade aioli and a selection of dishes using Brindisa ingredients. Once everything is ready, we will sit down and enjoy it together for lunch.
Free afternoon
The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Explore the gardens, go for a walk, read by the fire or book a massage.
4pm: Paella over fire
We will come back together to cook paella over charcoal. Guests can choose between a seafood paella and a meat paella.
Jay will show us how to build flavour in the pan, manage the fire and create the crisp layer of rice at the bottom.
6.30pm: Spanish wine tasting
A sommelier will lead a relaxed tasting of Spanish wines chosen to complement the evening’s food.
7.30pm: Paella dinner
We will sit down to enjoy the paella, followed by orange and almond cake.
Saturday
Breakfast
A relaxed help yourself breakfast will be available in the morning.
11am to 1.30pm: Spanish lunch with Brindisa
Saturday begins with a hands on session centred around Fabada Asturiana, a rich Spanish bean dish made with Brindisa chorizo, white beans and sourdough pancetta. We will prepare a selection of dishes to serve alongside it before sitting down for lunch together.
Free afternoon
There will be time to enjoy Tresillian, explore the Cornish countryside or book a massage.
4pm: South American inspired fire cooking
Our final cooking session brings a fresher South American feel to the menu.
We will prepare dishes including Brazilian chicken with annatto, achiote and citrus, Cuban style onglet steak with coffee, maple and lime dressing and Peruvian slow cooked pork with pineapple sauce and green vinaigrette.
Jay will show us how to manage the fire and use sharp, fresh sauces and dressings to balance the smoky richness of food cooked over charcoal.
6.30pm: South American inspired cocktails
We will make fresh, zingy cocktails inspired by the flavours of South America before sitting down for our final dinner.
7.30pm: Saturday night dinner
We will end the weekend around the table, sharing the food prepared during the afternoon.
Sunday
Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out and heading home. We will complete the sourdough making that we started on Thursday, with plenty of tips from Jay for making it again at home.
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FAQs
Can I book for one person?
Yes, single guests are welcome to book a twin room with a £50 supplement charge.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person and based on two guests sharing a room.
Can I book a massage?
Yes. Massages are available to book separately during your stay. Free time is built into the weekend so you can enjoy one without missing a cooking session.
Do i need cooking experience?
No. The retreat is suitable for complete beginners as well as confident cooks. Jay, Jonny and Tara will guide you through each technique, and there will always be someone nearby to help.
I live in Cornwall. Can I come as a day guest?
We can accommodate day guests. Please contact us at charlie@charlieoven.com
Testimonials
Kevin and Sue, TrustpilotWe had such a fun time, and learnt lots of tips from Andrew. Owning a Charlie is to be a member of a special community of outdoor cooks, sharing recipes and ideas and meeting up. Long may it continue. Thank you Tara and Neil. You are amazing!
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Chris, TrustpilotFantastic weekend at Tresillion House in Newquay Cornwall. Very well organised hands on event with guest chef Andrew Clark showing us new cooking techniques and food combinations with some amazing top quality ingredients. Thank you Charlie Ovens for organising this event, I would go back tomorrow and highly recommend this to anyone else looking to improve there outdoor cooking skills. Lots of fun and laughter was had by all in a fantastic location. Thank you again regards Chris
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Rosemary and David, TrustpilotA brilliant weekend. Thanks to all involved. Andrew is a superb chef but is also inspiring. It will help us be more adventurous with our Charlie cooking. Venue and hospitality all great. We would certainly go to another Charlie masterclass.
Hugh, TrustpilotExcellent weekend at Tresillian house. Johnny’s a great host and super cooking from Andrew.