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UK BBQ Events Calendar 2026

The UK BBQ scene is growing fast, with more events, open days, and cook‑ups than ever before. From backyard gatherings to national festivals, there’s plenty happening right across the country.

This page is my best shot at pulling everything together in one place — a simple, community‑driven calendar showing what’s on and where. No brand bias, no hidden agenda, just a shared love of great food and good company.

Before anyone starts moaning — I’m not listing every single paid masterclass that’s running around the UK. There are far too many of them, and this isn’t the place for commercial promos. This calendar focuses on open events that welcome everyone, not ticketed lessons or brand marketing exercises.

If you’re hosting a BBQ event that fits that vibe — open invite, community‑focused, and all about the food — send over the details. Let’s make this the go‑to list for BBQ lovers looking to get out, meet people, and enjoy some proper smoke and fire.

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  • The Big BBQ Community Cookout

    Millington Hall Farm Millington Hall Farm, Altrincham, United Kingdom

    I went to the very first Big BBQ Community Cookout last year – and honestly, it was bloody epic. Super …

    Free

  • Fields to Fork Festival

    Whitebottom Farm Whitebottom Farm Compstall, Stockport, United Kingdom

    Fields to Fork Festival is a two-day celebration of British food, fire, and farming, set on a working farm just …

  • The Lazy B*$t&rds BBQ Cook off

    The Lazy Buzzards The Common, Skegness, United Kingdom

    The Lazy B$t&rds BBQ Cook Off* is back for another belter of a weekend, running from Friday 10th to Sunday …

    £175

  • Feast of Fire – Whole Beast Barbecue

    Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse, Atherington, Devon, United Kingdom

    Feast of Fire: Whole Beast BBQ Weekend is a three-day celebration of fire, food, and flavour set in the Devon …

  • Wing Fest – London

    London Statium London Stadium, London, United Kingdom

    Wing Fest is the ultimate three‑day wing‑lover’s playground — the UK’s biggest chicken wing festival, packing in top‑notch flavours, live music, …

  • SizzleFest 2026

    Socal Southampton Third Avenue, Southampton, United Kingdom

    SizzleFest 2026 isn’t just another BBQ festival – it’s the one that lit the fire for me. It was the …

  • KCBS Masters Competition

    Smoke on the Waters Pit Barbecue & Smokehouse, Atherington, Devon, United Kingdom

    Smoke on the Waters – The Return is back for another epic weekend of low ’n’ slow BBQ action, bringing …

    £75
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Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe

No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like.

Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot.

Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉

www.smokeandsear.world

#SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

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Simple Beef Stew & Fire-Roasted Mash in the Kamado Joe No thrills. No fancy edits. Just a proper wholesome family dinner cooked low and slow outdoors. Diced beef braising steak, smoked and stewed in the Smoke Pot, with jacket spuds roasted next to it and turned into mash — easy as you like. Kept the reel as simple as the cook — no crazy angles, just real food, cooked for me and the kids. And sometimes, it’s the simple things that just hit the spot. Not that you’ll need it, but the full recipe’s up on the website as usual 😉 www.smokeandsear.world #SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoeCooking #SimpleBBQ #FamilyFood #BeefStew #BBQMash #OnePotCook #RealFoodRealFire #OutdoorCooking #BBQLife

Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺

We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew.

Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥#

Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀

Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing?

Let’s see how it turns out . . .

What should I brew next?

#ad @igulubeer

www.igulu.co.uk

#igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon

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Right then . . . @igulubeer got in touch and asked if I fancied giving their S1 Smart Home Brewing System a go 🍺 We had a few honest chats – I’ve never brewed beer before, but I do love trying out new gear, especially when there’s tech involved. They sent over the S1 – their latest smart brewing machine – along with a German Helles brew kit, and this reel shows the unboxing and kicking off that first ever brew. Apparently, it takes 20 days until it’s ready to drink – so this is just the start. There’ll be more coming soon as I pair a few brews with proper cooks off the BBQ 🔥# Now, quick heads up – the S1 is currently out of stock in the UK. But if you like the look of it, stay tuned – once it’s back on sale, I should be able to sort you out with a cheeky discount 👀 Could this be the new bit of kit the BBQ shack was missing? Let’s see how it turns out . . . What should I brew next? #ad @igulubeer www.igulu.co.uk #igulu #iGuluS1 #gifted #bbqandbeer #firstbrew #homebrewing #smartbrewer #comingsoon

🔥 SMOKED LAMB NECK COTTAGE PIE 🔥

Crispy, creamy mash. Rich, smoky lamb neck. All finished off in the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire Pro Connect XL. This one goes hard.

Smoked low, pressure cooked fast, mashed like a legend – this ain’t no midweek beige dinner. Full flavour. Zero faff.

Big thanks to @villagebutchers for supplying the quality meat 🙌

And a shout to @ninjakitchenuk for hooking me up with the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL – absolute weapon of a unit.

Wanna make it?

The full step-by-step recipe is now live on the website – link in bio 🔗

Smoke it. Mash it. Pie it. Eat like a king. 👑

#SmokeAndSear

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🔥 SMOKED LAMB NECK COTTAGE PIE 🔥 Crispy, creamy mash. Rich, smoky lamb neck. All finished off in the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire Pro Connect XL. This one goes hard. Smoked low, pressure cooked fast, mashed like a legend – this ain’t no midweek beige dinner. Full flavour. Zero faff. Big thanks to @villagebutchers for supplying the quality meat 🙌 And a shout to @ninjakitchenuk for hooking me up with the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL – absolute weapon of a unit. Wanna make it? The full step-by-step recipe is now live on the website – link in bio 🔗 Smoke it. Mash it. Pie it. Eat like a king. 👑 #SmokeAndSear

. . . Clearly I’m never growing up 😂

Shared this little insight into my life away from the BBQ’s on my stories last night and I’ve never received so many messages . . . So here it is in all its ‘glory’ showcasing my well practiced dad dancing!

Single dad life my be full on, but it’s bloody fun 😂

#glowsticks #kidsfun #dancing #reallife

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. . . Clearly I’m never growing up 😂 Shared this little insight into my life away from the BBQ’s on my stories last night and I’ve never received so many messages . . . So here it is in all its ‘glory’ showcasing my well practiced dad dancing! Single dad life my be full on, but it’s bloody fun 😂 #glowsticks #kidsfun #dancing #reallife

Got a UK BBQ-related business?

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Now I’m not the biggest BBQ account out there.
And my site isn’t breaking the internet (yet).
But I am doing what I can to give back to the UK BBQ scene — and this setup I’ve built might just help a few of you lot out.

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I’ve already got a few brands lined up, but I’m opening the door a bit wider.

💻 https://www.smokeandsear.world/advertise/ – that link explains what’s what.

If it sounds like a good fit, get your stuff sent over and I’ll get you in the mix.

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👊 Know someone running a UK BBQ brand?
📲 Tag them or share this to your story / repost — help get it in front of the right people.

I’ve got a head full of ideas (standard), but this is one I’ve already made real — and it’s here for the people who want it.

Let’s push this thing forward.

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Got a UK BBQ-related business? Listen up — I might be able to give your brand a bit of a boost . . . for FREE. Now I’m not the biggest BBQ account out there. And my site isn’t breaking the internet (yet). But I am doing what I can to give back to the UK BBQ scene — and this setup I’ve built might just help a few of you lot out. ✅ No catch ✅ No contracts ✅ Just free promo for proper BBQ people I’ve already got a few brands lined up, but I’m opening the door a bit wider. 💻 https://www.smokeandsear.world/advertise/ – that link explains what’s what. If it sounds like a good fit, get your stuff sent over and I’ll get you in the mix. ⸻ 👊 Know someone running a UK BBQ brand? 📲 Tag them or share this to your story / repost — help get it in front of the right people. I’ve got a head full of ideas (standard), but this is one I’ve already made real — and it’s here for the people who want it. Let’s push this thing forward.

🔥 Beef Shin Ragu – But Make It BBQ.

This ain’t your average ragu. Smoked low ‘n slow on the @kamadojoeuk , using shin from the legends at @villagebutchers and cooked in the beastly @kamagearhq Smoke Pot – this one’s a comfort food knockout.

First, we give the beef a kiss of oak smoke, then braise it in a rich red wine and tomato sauce with a cheeky hit of dark chocolate and cream to finish. Silky, smoky, proper belly-hugging stuff. Serve it with pappardelle, creamy mash or polenta and let the silence at the table speak for itself.

💥 Perfect for Autumn cook-ups. Even better the next day (if it lasts that long).

👨‍🍳 Full step-by-step recipe now live on the site 👇

📲 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/beef-shin-ragu/

#SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoe #VillageButchers #KamaGear #BBQRagu #BeefShinRagu #LowAndSlow #ComfortFood #BackyardBBQ #KamadoCooking #BBQInspo #AutumnCooking #DutchOvenCooking #RaguReel

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🔥 Beef Shin Ragu – But Make It BBQ. This ain’t your average ragu. Smoked low ‘n slow on the @kamadojoeuk , using shin from the legends at @villagebutchers and cooked in the beastly @kamagearhq Smoke Pot – this one’s a comfort food knockout. First, we give the beef a kiss of oak smoke, then braise it in a rich red wine and tomato sauce with a cheeky hit of dark chocolate and cream to finish. Silky, smoky, proper belly-hugging stuff. Serve it with pappardelle, creamy mash or polenta and let the silence at the table speak for itself. 💥 Perfect for Autumn cook-ups. Even better the next day (if it lasts that long). 👨‍🍳 Full step-by-step recipe now live on the site 👇 📲 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/beef-shin-ragu/ #SmokeAndSear #KamadoJoe #VillageButchers #KamaGear #BBQRagu #BeefShinRagu #LowAndSlow #ComfortFood #BackyardBBQ #KamadoCooking #BBQInspo #AutumnCooking #DutchOvenCooking #RaguReel