A GARDEN centre in Christchurch is hosting its inaugural Grill Fest.

Stewarts Garden Centre is offering people the opportunity to level up their outdoor cooking skills with guidance from barbecue and pizza oven professionals.

There’s also a chance to sample products from outdoor cooking brands and many local food and drink companies.

The festival will take place on June 29 and 30 from 11 to 4pm, in the garden centre’s back yard event space.

Grill Fest promises to be a ‘fun-packed day of game-changing cooking methods, live music from local bands and musicians, plenty of free samples of sizzling grilled food, delicious drinks, mouth-watering pizzas and feasts cooked on fire bowls.’

Amy Stewart, marketing manager, said: “We are really excited to be launching our Grill Fest and are urging everyone to come along with friends and family to enjoy a superb afternoon out, live music and the many mouth-watering options that will be on offer.”

Tickets are available online at stewarts.co.uk/GrillFest and are half-price until June 20-  at £10 for an adult ticket and £2.50 for children's tickets (under 18s).