We cook over fire. Then we design for it.

Everything Bison Hill makes gets tested at the grill first. Not in a product meeting. Not on a mood board. At a live fire, with real food, in real conditions — because that is the only way to know whether a tool or an apron is actually worth making.

What we make

We design and produce a focused range of BBQ aprons, grilling tools, and live-fire accessories — made in small batches, to protected design specifications, using known supply chains and quality materials.

We do not make everything. We make the things we could not find anywhere else and decided to design ourselves.

Our core range includes the Gaucho BBQ Grill Apron, the BBQ Blade, the Bison Skewer, the King Fork, and our handcrafted BBQ Blocks made from English oak sourced a few miles from our workshop.

The Bison Hill Live Fire Standard

When we say a product works, we mean it has been cooked with. Our standard for what makes it into the range:

  • Control: Grip, reach, balance, and the ability to move fast at the fire
  • Reliability: How it performs with real heat, fat drips, smoke, and sustained use
  • Practical design: Features you will actually use — not add-ons for the sake of it
  • UK reality: Damp weather, quick sessions, and equipment that stores sensibly

If something does not pass that test, it does not get made.

Who we are

Bison Hill is a small, design-led brand based in Reigate, Surrey. We have been designing and producing outdoor cooking products since 2022, starting with the Gaucho — an apron we built because nothing on the market had the right combination of features, fabric, and construction for serious outdoor cooking.

We are a member of the STEAMhouse Create Programme, which gives us access to production space and practice tools alongside business support. We received internationalisation funding from the UK Government’s Department for International Trade to explore overseas markets — and we continue to make, sell, and ship from the UK.

We are a small team. You can reach us by phone at 01737 249 020 or by email at wow@bisonhill.uk. When something goes wrong, a person picks it up.

Bison Hill Grill — Live fire in the real world

Bison Hill Grill is our mobile open-air BBQ kitchen — a live-fire swing grill that we cook on at events across Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. It is not a marketing exercise. It is where we cook properly, test our own kit, and stay honest about what works. That hands-on experience feeds directly into what we design, what we recommend, and what we write about in BBQ Stories.

How we make things

We produce in small batches to a protected design specification. We use sourced materials with known supply chains — no anonymous bulk orders, no mystery factories. Products are hand-finished in the UK. We do not make a lot of any one thing. That is deliberate. Small runs mean better quality control, more considered materials choices, and the real-world meaning of “limited edition” — not a marketing label.

Sustainability

We believe in buying once and using for years. Every material choice we make reflects that: heavy denim over thin fabric, 420 stainless steel over soft alloys, English oak over imported board timber. Our packaging reflects the same thinking. You can choose at checkout whether to receive your order in presentation packaging or in our UGLY boxes — outer packaging reused from deliveries to our workshop and from local businesses. Less waste, same care.

The Bison Hill Standard

You will see a lot of “premium” claims in BBQ. Ours is simple:

  • Durable materials: heat-safe, easy-clean, built to last
  • Comfort and control: good grip, good reach, good balance
  • No-fuss storage: compact, tidy, ready to grab
  • Gift-worthy quality: because good BBQ kit should feel like a keeper

That is why Bison Hill exists: to make it easier to buy once and grill for years.

Reasons to shop with Bison Hill

  • ✓ Free UK delivery on all orders (except BBQ Blocks)
  • ✓ UK workshop in Reigate, Surrey — fast dispatch, 2–3 working day standard delivery
  • ✓ UK-designed, hand-finished products
  • ✓ 100% satisfaction guarantee — return unused items within 28 days for a full refund
  • ✓ Small team, real customer service — if something goes wrong, we fix it
  • ✓ Eco-packaging option at checkout
  • ✓ Personalisation available on all apron orders — add a name for just £2

Unique design features in our Gaucho BBQ Apron

The Gaucho carries a protected design with eight utility features built into the construction — features not found in any other apron at this price:

  1. Utility pocket
  2. Concealed knife sheath
  3. Second knife sheath
  4. Second utility pocket
  5. Towel loop
  6. Accessories belt with D-rings
  7. Bottle opener clip
  8. Oven glove clip

Returns and guarantee

We aim to delight every customer. If you are not happy with your purchase, you can return goods for a full refund within 28 days. Goods must be returned in original packaging, unused and unworn, with all tags attached. Contact us at wow@bisonhill.uk or call 01737 249 020.