Professional kitchen wisdom, made simple

Plan it.
Cook it.
Impress your guests.

Build real confidence in your own kitchen with practical guidance from professional chef John Brett.

Welcome to GreatOutdoorDining

Good food should feel exciting,
not intimidating.

GreatOutdoorDining is about giving home cooks the confidence to plan, prepare and serve food they can be proud of — without the stress.

Whether you are hosting a barbecue, taking on Christmas dinner or simply learning the foundations, you will be guided every step of the way.

Meet John →

Professional wisdom

Thirty years of real kitchen experience, translated into calm, practical advice.

Guidance you can use

Clear recipes, planning tools and chef's secrets you can return to again and again.

Learn live

Friendly online classes designed to help beginners cook confidently in their own kitchen.

The Art of the Grill book cover by Chef John Brett

The book

Take control of the grill

The Art of the Grill is more than a recipe book. It is a complete guide to planning, shopping, preparing and cooking for a relaxed, memorable gathering.

Simple planning checklists
Professional chef's tips
Common mistakes and quick fixes
Menus, sides, steaks and desserts

Buy the digital book

The Christmas Kitchen — Cook Christmas Dinner with Confidence

Live online masterclass

A calm, complete Christmas dinner — from your own kitchen.

Learn how to plan, prepare and cook a full festive menu with John guiding you through every stage.

For BeginnersPrice £30Booking Opens 1 September

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30years

Meet your chef

Experience without the ego.

John Brett is a professional chef, author and founder of GreatOutdoorDining. After three decades in busy kitchens, he knows that confidence does not come from perfection — it comes from preparation, understanding and having someone show you the way.

That is exactly what GreatOutdoorDining was created to do.