The History of Outback barbecues
Outback UK started life as Black Knight Barbecues and was formed in 1979 as a sole trading company introducing the Brick Kit Barbecue concept to the UK market. Years later in 1997, Black Knight became a brand and developed a barbecue range based on an Australian-style model which incorporated quality, price, design, service and innovation - the brand went on to become Outback.
1979 The starting point ‘Turners’ Hothfield, Kent, where the first ever Brick Kits were packed in the barn.
1980 Our first move – To a 500sq ft shared space in a warehouse in Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent.
1982 Next, to a converted XV Century barn at 'Woodfalls', Yalding, Kent. Disastrously destroyed by arsonists after 1 year. All stock lost.
1983 Our own warehouse – at last. In the picturesque Loose Valley, Maidstone. (Home of the Loose Women’s Institute)
1993 Loading in progress at our Tovil warehouse where we have been serving our customers since 1993.
2001 Looking from the East Farleigh Bridge on the River Medway to our showroom in its orchard setting.