Bison Hill

29/06/2026

2024 Storm Season inspired BBQ Boards from Single Slabs

With the last Oak slabs from our 2024 Surrey Oak, we decided to do something truly extraordinary. Instead of mass production, each slab has been individually batch-cut, worked, and transformed into a unique, one-off statement piece for sale directly to the public on our website. Because these heirloom pieces are shaped by both nature and craftsmanship, each board in this limited 25-piece collection is named after a storm from the European Windstorm Naming Scheme....

With the last Oak slabs from our 2024 Surrey Oak, we decided to do something truly extraordinary. Instead of mass production, each slab has been individually ba

12/06/2026

We’ve just finished our latest batch of First Fix chopping boards, and honestly? They’re turning out so unique in shape, style, character, and grain that putting them under a generic listing just didn’t feel right anymore.
You deserve to know exactly which piece of artistry is heading to your kitchen or grill station.
So, we’re changing things up! From now on, every single board from this batch is being named individually and loaded to our website with its own dedicated photos.
Think of it as the ultimate BBQ board showcase. Whether you’re looking for wild, rugged edges, deep striking grain patterns, or a specific heavy-duty style to handle your weekend briskets, you can now hand-pick your perfect match.

12/05/2026

The BBQ Gift They’ll Actually Use (Not Just Hang in the Garage)

Buying for a serious griller is harder than it looks. Here's how to choose a BBQ gift that earns a permanent spot in their kit — and why utility always beats novelty for people who actually cook outdoors....

Buying for a serious griller is harder than it looks. Here's how to choose a BBQ gift that earns a permanent spot in their kit — and why utility always beats novelty for people who actually cook outdoors.

05/05/2026

The Hidden Cost of Cheap BBQ Tools

The cheap BBQ tool set looks like a bargain until you're replacing it for the third time. Here's the honest maths on quality vs budget, and the Bison Hill philosophy of buy once, grill for years....

The cheap BBQ tool set looks like a bargain until you're replacing it for the third time. Here's the honest maths on quality vs budget, and the Bison Hill philosophy of buy once, grill for years.

28/04/2026

Espetada: The Portuguese BBQ Method You’ve Never Tried (But Should)

Espetada is a centuries-old Portuguese skewer method from Madeira that produces some of the most flavourful beef you can cook over fire. Here's how to do it properly in a British garden....

Espetada is a centuries-old Portuguese skewer method from Madeira that produces some of the most flavourful beef you can cook over fire. Here's how to do it properly in a British garden.

24/04/2026

How to Oil a Wooden Chopping Board

A wooden board is one of the most satisfying tools in any kitchen or outdoor cooking setup — until you neglect it. Dry, cracked, and rough within a season, it looks half its age and loses the qualities that made it worth owning. The fix is simple and takes about ten minutes. Knowing the right oil, the right technique, and how often to do it is the whole job....

A wooden board is one of the most satisfying tools in any kitchen or outdoor cooking setup — until you neglect it. Dry, cracked, and rough within a season, it

21/04/2026

Why the Board You Serve On Is Part of the Cook

How you present BBQ food changes how it's received. The BBQ charcuterie board trend has made one thing clear: the surface you serve on is part of the cook. Here's why English oak makes it work....

How you present BBQ food changes how it's received. The BBQ charcuterie board trend has made one thing clear: the surface you serve on is part of the cook. Here's why English oak makes it work.

16/04/2026

The 2026 Product Strategy: Building on What Works

Every January we ask the same question: what are we building this year, and why? In 2026, the answer is more focused than it has ever been, because the range is more complete than it has ever been. What we are prioritising First priority: make the gift set range more discoverable. Eight sets from Starter Griller at £20 to Live Fire Hosts…...

16/04/2026

What Live Fire Cooking Culture Tells Us About the Year Ahead

January 2026. The UK live-fire cooking market has been growing for five years. The category we identified as underserved in 2021 has become one of the most visible segments in outdoor food culture. Here is what the trends are showing and what they mean for how we build the brand this year. What the market looks like UK charcoal sales have grown over 15% year-on-year since 2021....

16/04/2026

Four Years of the Gaucho: Why the Design Has Never Changed

January 2026. The Gaucho Apron is approaching four years old. The design has not changed once since it was signed off in July 2022. Here is why, and what that says about how it was made. What unchanged means in context Most consumer products — particularly in the kitchen and outdoor categories — go through annual or biannual design refreshes. New colourways, revised fits, “improved” versions....