“High Grange feels magical from the moment one parks up and walks towards the fire ... a special experience!”
Taste of the West Judges, Gold Award
Work with luke
Collaborations, shoots, writing and talks
Luke Vandore-Mackay has 20+ years of experience as a chef, food writer and fire cooking expert. He’s worked with some amazing industry brands, including Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg and Vulcanus, produced recipes and content for national magazines, and demoed at festivals and events across the UK.
From consultancy and editorial to brand partnerships and photography at High Grange, Luke is available for a wide range of creative and commercial collaborations.
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About Us
A family-run food, fire and wellbeing space in the Devon hills
High Grange is run by Luke and Sara Vandore-Mackay, who swapped city life for three acres of woodland and built something personal, rooted and award-winning.
With a background in food, wine, law, writing and wellbeing, they’ve created a venue where fire cooking, feasting and rest all come together to create something truly memorable. Learn about their story, their team, their awards and what it’s like to hire High Grange for private events or shoots.
FIRE SCHOOLS
Outdoor cooking classes using real fire and raw local ingredients
Spend a day learning how to cook over flames with Luke Vandore-Mackay – chef and founder of High Grange – and the team. You'll light fires, prep ingredients, cook on everything from ceramic Kamado grills to open pits – and then feast on what you’ve created. Our Fire School is informal, generous and hands-on!
From shellfish to smoked lamb, ash-baked vegetables to buried venison, no two experiences are the same. First time by a fire, or you’re looking to sharpen your skills? Either way, you’ll leave with confidence, knowledge, and a very full stomach.
“High Grange feels magical from the moment one parks up and walks towards the fire ... a special experience!”
Taste of the West Judges, Gold Award
Feast events
Fine dining, Devon-style – cooked over fire and shared at the table
High Grange Feast Nights are award-winning communal dinners cooked outdoors in our woodland kitchen. We start with cocktails at the bar, then sit at our long oak table for five beautiful courses, all cooked over fire using the best of the East Devon larder.
Prefer something a little more casual? Try our Fire Suppers – same great ingredients, fewer courses, and a slightly looser feel. Or visit us at our new Silo bar – a reclaimed agricultural space set among the trees, built for feasting, gathering and watching the stars.
High Grange Blog Highlights
Recipes, news and tips & tricks to elevate your outdoor BBQ cooking
Our New Silo Bar
If you go down to the woods today, you’ll see our very new silo bar which will be finished off in the next couple of weeks.
Luke's Cooking Journey to East Devon
Luke and Sush from High Grange share their experience at a recent East Devon tourism event held at the iconic River Cottage HQ.
High Grange wins "Best Fine Dining Restaurant"
As well as winning a Gold Award for our barbecue cooking class Fire School, we took away the trophy for the best Fine Dining restaurant at Food Drink Devon awards.
Autumn Recipe: Venison Keema Aloo with Firepit Garlic Naan
This delicious and nutritious Autumn curry is all cooked outside over fire and smoke on our Vulcanus grill!
LIVE FiRE CATERING
Weddings, parties, private dining and team days
Our fire chefs travel across Devon, Dorset and Somerset to cater weddings, private celebrations and corporate days. We cook everything from whole asado lamb feasts to formal three-course meals, all infused with the theatre and flavour of real fire.
Menus are always bespoke; the service is warm but professional. Planning a wedding, a 50th birthday or a creative team retreat? Our team brings years of experience and a serious love of good food!
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