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.

Toby's Garden Fest
May
3
to 4 May

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.

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UK BBQ Week
May
4
to 12 May

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.

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Foodies Festival Brighton
May
4
to 6 May

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.

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Foodies Festival Cardiff
May
10
to 12 May

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.

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Pub in the Park
May
16
to 19 May

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.

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Foodies Festival London
May
25
to 27 May

Foodies Festival London

  • Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF United Kingdom (map)
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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.

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Foodies Festival St Albans
May
31
to 2 Jun

Foodies Festival St Albans

  • Hatfield Road St Albans, England, AL4 0JA United Kingdom (map)
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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.

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Foodies Festival Bath
Jun
7
to 9 Jun

Foodies Festival Bath

  • Marlborough Lane Bath, England, BA1 2NQ United Kingdom (map)
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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.

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Foodies Festival Chelmsford
Jun
21
to 23 Jun

Foodies Festival Chelmsford

  • 10 Meadgate Terrace Chelmsford, England, CM2 8FS United Kingdom (map)
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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.

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Foodies Festival Tunbridge Wells
Jul
5
to 7 Jul

Foodies Festival Tunbridge Wells

  • Pembury Road Tunbridge Wells, England, TN2 3QN United Kingdom (map)
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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.

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The Game Fair
Jul
26
to 28 Jul

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

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Sizzlefest
Sep
16

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.

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The Home of Food Festival
Sep
9
to 10 Sep

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.

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Pub In The Park St Albans
Sep
8
to 10 Sep

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

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Wingfest Bristol
Sep
8
to 10 Sep

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.

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Ludlow Food Festival
Sep
8
to 10 Sep

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.

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Great British Food Festival
Sep
2
to 3 Sep

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.

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Pub In The Park Chiswick
Sep
1
to 3 Sep

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.

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Meatopia
Aug
31
to 3 Sep

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.

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Smoke & Fire Festival Maldon Essex
Aug
26
to 28 Aug

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.

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Smokestak Summer Street Food- 10th Birthday Party 
Aug
19

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.

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Wingfest London
Jul
28
to 30 Jul

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.

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The Game Fair
Jul
28
to 30 Jul

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.

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Savour Festival
Jul
21
to 23 Jul

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.

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Pub In The Park Brighton
Jul
14
to 16 Jul

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.

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Solex
Jul
10
to 12 Jul

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.

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Smoked & Uncut Lime Wood
Jul
8

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.

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Pub In The Park Leamington Spa
Jun
30
to 2 Jul

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.

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Pub In The Park Reigate
Jun
23
to 25 Jun

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.

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Pub In The Park Bath
Jun
16
to 18 Jun

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.

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Black Deer Festival
Jun
16
to 18 Jun

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!

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Pub In The Park Dulwich
Jun
9
to 11 Jun

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.

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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!