The Ultimate Guide to BBQ Events in the UK
The 2025 BBO event season is set to be a fiery extravaganza of delicious food, cold drinks, and great company. From Meatopia to Smoke & Fire Festival, and Pub in the Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And if you know of any other fantastic BBO events happening this year or next, be sure to let us know by emailing 365@thebbqmag.com.
Barbecue Expo (Trade event)
Barbecue Expo is the unique opportunity in France to meet all the key players in the barbecue world! All the essential equipment will of course be exposed there, ranging from the barbecue to the plancha, including smokers; but also all the accessories, fuels and food, as well as books and various wines and spirits! Passionate visitors or novice, restaurant owners or representant in the agro-food sector, everyone will find their interest there, on the sole condition of sharing the same passion for good products!
The Great British Food Festival
The nation's favourite food festival is back in 2025 with more great food, drink and music at some of the country's most treasured locations. Your chance to get together for a special day out.
Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival is a celebration of quality local food and drink, launched in Edinburgh in 2006 and now with 14 festivals around the country, making it the largest food and drink festival in the UK.
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
One of the first major flower shows of the year, the festival opens the door into the summer season and its setting, with the backdrop of the Malvern Hills, provides the perfect backdrop to a plethora of plants and gardens.
Pub in the Park
The UK's Best Food and Music Festival is back for 2025!
Four fantastic foodie focused festivals, each with its own unique personality. You'll find tasting dishes from top pubs and restaurants, incredible independent producers, drinks and a music line up to dance your socks off to!
Wing Fest
The world’s largest chicken wing festivals. The Official UK Chicken Wing Awards. The ultimate chicken wing showdown.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show is filled with amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping.
The Malton Grill & Smoke Festival
While the Food Lovers Festival is in full swing around Malton, as part of it we will be taking over the grounds of The Talbot Hotel, itself in the heart of Malton and on the banks of the River Derwent. Both the Food Lovers and Grill and Smoke Festivals are completely free to visit.
Red Rooster Festival
Red Rooster Festival takes place in the grounds of Euston Hall, in Suffolk. Embracing the sounds and lifestyle of the American Deep South, Red Rooster aims to become the event for fans of Rhythm and Blues, Americana, Soul, Roots and Country music.
Fume BBQ Festival
The Ultimate BBQ Championships
World Leading Pit Masters Competing in the Biggest BBQ Competition in Europe, Live Music, Workshops, Samplings & more.
Meatopia
For the last 12 years, Meatopia has been at the forefront of UK fire cooking culture, bringing over 400 chefs together to cook extraordinary dishes using ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients and fuel. Get ready to eat, drink and party!
UK Barbecue Championships
Over the weekend of 7th and 8th June 2025, we will be holding the UK Barbecue Championships at Hayles Fruit Farm. An event made up of two contests: Firstly the CompBBQUK UK Freestyle Championships, and then the CompBBQUK UK KCBS Championships.
Taste of London
Every summer we take over our sun-drenched spot at Regent’s Park for five days dedicated to devouring the best food and drinks in the city. 36 restaurants, 50 chefs, 150 artisan producers, and eight long sessions of deliciousness.
Good Food Summer Show
The ultimate celebration of summer foodie delights! You’ll be able to catch sizzling inspiration in live demos from top culinary stars including James Martin, Nadiya Hussian, Si King, Matt Tebbutt, John Torode and many more to be announced. Browse from artisan producers and big brand to find all your summer essentials, get stuck into tasting sessions and hands-on workshops and enjoy a delicious day out.
Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival
Over the last 17 years we have featured some of the best chefs and wine experts within the UK. We also feature some of the most talented local chefs to be found in the Cotswolds, we look forward to presenting a stunning line up and new features for you in 2025.
spoga (Trade fair)
The world's biggest garden and BBQ trade fair brings together companies from the garden lifestyle sector and trade visitors from all over the world in Cologne, Germany. Come and grow! spoga+gafa offers a wide range of opportunities for your company's growth - from networking and new business opportunities to exclusive industry expertise, inspiration and impulses.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025 promises amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping.
Smoke & Fire Festival
Join us in 2025 for an unbeatable BBQ festival experience with great BBQ food, live music, popups, demos and more!
SOLEX - The Summer Outdoor Living Trade Exhibition
SOLEX is the biggest three-day event in the Outdoor Living Trade calendar. An essential event to see what’s new and what’s on trend for the new season.
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
We promise you a weekend for all of the family that you’re going to love! 50% Food & Drink. 50% Live music. 100% GOOD TIMES.
Rock Oyster Festival
A voyage of culinary discovery and musical mischief. This year, we will be serving up a brand new four-course feasting experience with some of the finest chefs in the land, hosted in the convivial surroundings of our glorious Banqueting Tent.
The Game Fair
The annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits, and the Great British Countryside. A celebration of rural life and the beauty of the British landscape.