We’ve created this recipe in celebration of St. David’s Day, one of the most important days in the calender here in Wales. Celebrated throughout the country on the 1st of March it is well known for its vibrant traditional dress, bright yellow daffodils and green leeks. Saint David’s day is also known as the Feast of Saint David which of course got our cogs turning. As we are based in Wales and pride ourselves on using Welsh Steel to manufacture all of our fire pit products, we thought it only makes sense to get one lit and make some Welsh rarebit in true St Davids Style. Serves 4 Ingredient ..read more

There’s no shortage of ways you can top pancakes, whether you have a sweet tooth or are in favour of the savoury. Be a traditionalist with the tanginess of lemon and sugar, Nutella for the chocolate lovers or whip it up with bananas and cream. We are switching it up this year with our love for a well known flavour combination, enter Rhubarb and Custard. Stewed Rhubarb 500g Rhubarb – 100g caster sugar – The zest and juice from 1 orange  – 2 tablespoons of water To stew your rhubarb, add all ingredients above to a pan, bring this to the boil and the reduce the heat and let the mix simmer ..read more

Christmas is the time of year when we love to get together with those we care about and there is nothing better that giving the perfect gift. We have got some super hot gift ideas for your loved ones this Christmas. Whether you are looking to splash out on some much needed accessories for the masterchef in your family or considering gifting a fire pit for the novice in your family, explore our range of gift ideas below. We’ve already done some of the work for you combining some great fire pits and accessories in our Christmas Gift Bundles. Choose from cookware clusters that will fuel your fir ..read more

Three simple ways to serve sticky BBQ pulled pork. We’re up for spending as much time outside as possible this year, so if you’re anything like us slow cooking pork for 4 hours over your fire pit will not phase you. Roo Hasan “womaned” the fire pit and created some simply stunning pork and served it in three unique ways. Roo at PomPomCooks has shared the recipes with us and we 100% recommend them. Here’s how to cook 2kg of perfect pulled pork over fire… The day before cooking the meat, mix together the dry rub ingredients and rub all over the meat, massaging it into all sides. Cover and leav ..read more

For those of you who just can’t quite make your mind up about what size or style fire pit will fit into your outdoor space, you can visit some of our friends across the country to try before you buy! Our fire pits are nestled away in quiet corners across the country at gorgeous glamping and camping sites. Glamping has taken off in recent years and it’s something we can get behind; a weekend away in a tiny home, lodge, cabin or glamping pod with those you love. What’s not to love? Kaya at Blackhill Farm – Craswall, Herefordshire HR2 0PH E: kayaatblackhillfarm@gmail.com – T: 07881 ..read more

Outdoor fire pits have increased in popularity over the years, and some may say that they have rendered the chiminea obsolete. We would have to disagree and believe there is a place for both, it’s just a case of identifying your wants and needs and what will work best for you. Firstly, it’s important to understand the differences between the fire pit and chiminea. Chimineas originated in Mexico and have been around for hundreds of years. They were used as a means of cooking and heating long before they became a decorative fireplace in our gardens. Traditionally made from clay or terracotta, t ..read more

Our Roasting Oven/Smoker Box is one of the early bloomers from our design team, Tim. Made from 3mm British Steel it’s a multi purpose must have. You can roast meat joints, vegetables, potatoes and just about anything you’d like a little crispy on the outside. Better yet, add smoking pellets or smoking powder to smoke your cheeses or fish. Just place on top of your Swing Arm or BBQ Rack and cook over a gentle heat. There are some great recipes available for smoking dishes, just experiment and enjoy! For Roasting… We always suggest a trip to the sink prior to cooking, wash your components wit ..read more

Make more of the humble pumpkin this Halloween or Bonfire Night with an autumnal fire pit recipe from Helen Graves, co-founder and editor of Pit magazine (the holy grail of live fire cooking). Pumpkins vary from the completely tasteless to the sweet but more expensive – if you want to eat the bowl then seek out the latter variety, such as the Delica. Don’t forget extra bread for dipping, and Helen likes to serve some of those little white cocktail onions, for punctuating the richness and aiding stamina. LIVE FIRE: Seasonal Barbecue Recipes and Stories of Live Fire Traditions Old and New by He ..read more

Roo Hasan of Pom Pom Cooks fired up our Plain Jane 120cm with 4 Swing Arm BBQ Racks a couple of weeks ago. Now we know letting someone else do the cooking really is as great as they say! Ingredients: Tamarind Sauce 4 tsp tamarind paste 4 tbsp hot water 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 clove garlic 1 tsp chaat masala 1/4 tsp chilli powder Prawns: 50g melted ghee 1 tbsp fennel seeds, roughly crushed 1/2 garlic clove, minced finely 12-16 shell-on Tiger prawns 1 lemon Handful fresh coriander leaves Oil Sea salt Method: 1. To make the tamarind dipping sauce, add all of the sauce ingredients to a blende ..read more

Fire is at the heart of outdoor cooking and nothing does it quite like a fire pit. Designed not just for providing warmth long into the evening; its versatility means you can create mouthwatering dishes to tantalise tastebuds and have everyone thinking you’re a Master chef. Here at Firepits UK, our fire pits are specifically designed to be used for warmth and cooking. Your repertoire need not be limited to traditional BBQ grilling of sausages and burgers; using our clever accessories you can skewer, roast, smoke, sauté and even make your own mulled wine. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try ..read more