The Ultimate Guide to 2024 BBQ Events in the UK
A comprehensive guide to the best BBQ and food festivals taking place in the UK in 2024. From Smoke & Fire Festival to Sizzlefest, discover all the details you need to plan a perfect summer of BBQ fun.
Clay Oven Cookery Masterclass
A chance to watch and learn from Delivita's top chef; Marco Bialetti.
See these versatile and portable clay wood fired ovens in operation. Learn how there is more to these award winning ovens than just pizza.
Toby's Garden Fest
Toby’s Garden Festival is a joint collaboration by gardening broadcaster Toby Buckland and the popular magazine Country Gardener. We pop up annually in the stunning location of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, the 14th century family home of the Earl and Countess of Devon.
UK BBQ Week
Each year, we gather together to showcase the incredible food, people, and culture of the UK’s BBQ community. From juicy burgers and tender ribs to succulent steaks and mouth-watering seafood, we celebrate the rich diversity of BBQ cuisine and the passionate individuals who create it.
Foodies Festival Brighton
Join us at Brighton Foodies Festival 2024 for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Symphonic Ibiza, Sister Sledge and Scouting For Girls
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Foodies Festival Cardiff
Join us at Cardiff Foodies Festival 2024 for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Peter Andre, Example and Ibiza Philharmonic.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Pub in the Park
A brand new Pub In The Park! We’re set to return to Marlow between 16 - 19 May 2024.
Keep watch for exclusive news and features on what is set to be an exciting new chapter in the story of Britain’s best Food & Music Festival.
Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 promises amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping.
Foodies Festival London
Join us at Syon Park for Foodies Festival 2024 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Foodies Festival St Albans
Join us at Oaklands College for Foodies Festival 2024 – bringing the UK’s biggest food festival featuring top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music to St Albans with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Foodies Festival Bath
Join us at Royal Victoria Park for Foodies Festival 2024 – bringing the UK’s biggest food festival featuring top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music to Bath for the first time with Example, Blue and Symphonic Ibiza.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Foodies Festival Chelmsford
Join us at Hylands Park for Chelmsford Foodies Festival 2024 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Blue, Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Foodies Festival Tunbridge Wells
Join us at Dunorlan Park for Foodies Festival 2024 – bringing the UK’s biggest food festival featuring top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music to Royal Tunbridge Wells for the first time. With headliners Peter Andre, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza.
Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
The UK’s Biggest Food and Drink Festival Returns to Funkirk Farm
The Game Fair
The best three days you’ll have this summer. The Game Fair is the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits
Wingfest London
London Wing Fest is a celebration of the mighty chicken wing and is the world’s biggest chicken wing festival.
Sizzlefest
Get ready for a sizzling good time at Sizzlefest on 16 September 2023, the ultimate gathering of the UK BBQ community. Hosted at Socal with plenty of BBQ grills firing up, live music and beer, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow BBQ enthusiasts and celebrate all things grilled and smoked.
The Home of Food Festival
The Home of Food over the weekend of 9-10 September, is the first of its kind at Lord’s and is being launched in partnership with Michelin-starred chef (and three-time Great British Menu winner) Tommy Banks.
Pub In The Park St Albans
Pub in the Park is heading to St Albans from 8-10 September 2023, bringing together a host of award-winning chefs, musicians, and food and drink vendors for a weekend of delicious food, live music, and entertainment in the picturesque surroundings of Verulamium Park
Wingfest Bristol
Wing lovers, mark your calendars for Wingfest Bristol on 8-10 September 2023, taking place at the Bristol Amphitheatre. With dozens of vendors from across the UK and beyond showcasing their take on the classic chicken wing, along with live music, entertainment, and plenty of craft beers and cocktails to wash it all down, this is a weekend not to be missed.
Ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow Food Festival is back on 8-10 September 2023, bringing together some of the finest artisanal food and drink producers from across the UK to the picturesque market town of Ludlow, Shropshire. With a packed program of events, demos, tastings, and talks, there's something for everyone at this celebration of all things gastronomic.
Great British Food Festival
Foodies in South Wales can rejoice as the Great British Food Festival is coming to Margam Park on 2-3 September 2023, offering a fun-packed weekend of food and drink from some of the region's best vendors, live cooking demos, workshops, and plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Pub In The Park Chiswick
Pub in the Park is returning to Chiswick House & Gardens from 1-3 September 2023, bringing together some of the UK's top chefs, musicians, and food and drink vendors for a weekend of culinary indulgence, live music, and entertainment in the beautiful setting of Chiswick House & Gardens.
Meatopia
A decade of glowing embers and smokin’ memories. Meatopia is back and this year they’re adding an extra day to keep the party going.
Smoke & Fire Festival Maldon Essex
Smoke & Fire Festival is back for another year, this time taking over Maldon in Essex from 26-28 August, and featuring the Great British BBQ Competition and Steak Cook-Off competition, as well as a range of live music, entertainment, and food and drink vendors. Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this festival promises to be a sizzling event not to be missed.
Wingfest Birmingham
Get ready for a weekend of finger-licking goodness at Wingfest Birmingham, taking place from 25-27 August, where you can sample some of the best wings from around the country.
Smokestak Summer Street Food- 10th Birthday Party
On Saturday 19th August, SMOKESTAK will throw a summer street party to mark a decade-long legacy of smoking, hosting an al fresco mini-festival that goes back to the restaurant’s roots as a street feast trader. Live DJs will be keeping the party vibes going all day long and into the night, and on the menu will be old SMOKESTAK favourites and much-loved cocktails from throughout the decade, as well as one-off dishes from guest chefs who have tended the fires and worked the smokers over the past ten years.
Smoked & Uncut The Pig-At Bridge Place
Food and music lovers can indulge their senses at Smoked & Uncut at The Pig-at Bridge Place on 12 August, featuring a lineup of world-class chefs including Angela Hartnett and music, headlined by Razorlight.
Smoke & Fire Festival Ascot
The Smoke & Fire Festival is set to ignite taste buds at Ascot Racecourse on 5-6 August, with a sizzling lineup of top BBQ chefs and pitmasters showcasing their skills, live music, and a range of exciting food and drink vendors.
Bbq Up North- Community Cook Up
This year's BBQ Community Cook Up, returning for its second year in Preston. It promises to be an unforgettable event, with even more delicious food, refreshing beer, and the option to camp overnight under the stars.
Wingfest London
Wing enthusiasts can get their fix at Wingfest London, which is set to take place at the London Stadium from 28-30 July, with a variety of wing vendors competing to win the title of "best wings," as well as live music, entertainment, and plenty of ice-cold beer to wash it all down.
The Game Fair
Experience the best of the countryside at The Game Fair, taking place from 28-30 July. With everything from country pursuits and outdoor activities to artisan food and drink, this is the perfect event for families and anyone looking to explore and celebrate the great British countryside.
Savour Festival
Savour Festival returns for its second year, transforming the heart of London, Royal Hospital Chelsea, into a tantalising food wonderland! Experience the culinary masterpieces from renowned restaurants like Frenchie, Gaucho, Wiltons, Kricket, Angelina and others, whose top chefs create unforgettable dining experiences with exquisite flavours and award-winning dishes.
Pub In The Park Brighton
Pub in the Park Brighton is set to take over Preston Park from 14th - 16th July 2023, offering food and music lovers in the South of England the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of culinary delights and live music performances by world-class artists in a beautiful park setting.
Solex
Solex, the largest event in the outdoor living trade calendar, is set to take place at Hall 5 of NEC in Birmingham from 10-12 July 2023, bringing together a range of exhibitors and industry experts to showcase the latest products and trends in outdoor furniture, barbecues, garden accessories, and more.
Smoked & Uncut Lime Wood
Smoked & Uncut, the popular boutique festival of food and music, is set to return to Lime Wood in Lyndhurst, New Forest on Saturday 8th July 2023, featuring a lineup of world-class chefs and quality music.
Pub In The Park Tunbridge Wells
Foodies and music lovers can look forward to a weekend of gastronomic delights and live music performances at Pub in the Park Tunbridge Wells, which is set to take place at Dunorlan Park from 7th - 9th July 2023
Pub In The Park Leamington Spa
Pub in the Park is set to take over Leamington Spa's Victoria Park from 30th June - 2nd July 2023, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a range of delectable dishes from some of the UK's top chefs, sip on refreshing drinks, and groove to the beats of some of the best live music acts around.
Pub In The Park Reigate
Food and music enthusiasts won't want to miss out on the chance to secure tickets to Pub in the Park Priory Park, Reigate from 23 - 25 June 2023, where they can indulge in delicious cuisine from award-winning chefs, enjoy live music performances, and take part in a range of fun activities for all ages.
Pub In The Park Bath
Pub in the Park is also set to take place in Bath's Royal Victoria Park from 16th - 18th June 2023, bringing together an array of culinary delights, live music performances, and a variety of workshops and masterclasses with top chefs to create an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Black Deer Festival
Join Black Deer Festival in Kent, 16-18 June 2023! Experience a joyous celebration of Americana and country music with acts like Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, The Pretenders, and more. A festival built with love, offering irresistible wholesomeness, friendliness, and good spirit. Unlock your love for music now!
Pub In The Park Dulwich
Foodies and music lovers in South London will be thrilled to know that Pub in the Park is also scheduled to take place in Dulwich Park from 9-11 June 2023, featuring a mouth-watering array of dishes from award-winning chefs, and live music performances by well-known artists to enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of the park.
The 2024 BBQ event season is set to be a fiery extravaganza of delicious food, cold drinks, and great company. From Wingfest to Smoke & Fire Festival, and Pub in the Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And if you know of any other fantastic BBQ events happening this year or next, be sure to let us know by emailing mark.w@thebbqmag.com. Happy grilling!