Spectacular Meatopia festival to debut in Scotland as full chef and music lineup revealed
The event will takes place at SWG3 in Glasgow from June 6 to 8.
A culinary spectacle is coming to Scotland for the first time. The legendary festival celebrating cooking with fire, Meatopia is set to make its highly anticipated debut.
Glasgow recently got a taste of the heat with a free pop up barbeque at The Social Hub, drawing crowds eager to sample flame cooked dishes from local talents like Nick Watkins, El Perro Negro, Rob Aitken of Margo, and Ashley Bennett of Ka Pao.
The main festival takes place at SWG3 in Glasgow from June 6 to 8. Over three days, the iconic venue will be transformed into a smoky haven dedicated to the art of open flame cookery, complemented by an array of drinks and live music.
After months of anticipation, Meatopia Glasgow has now released its full day by day line up, showcasing a packed schedule of top fire cooking talent from Scotland and across the globe. Ticket prices vary depending on days, with the lowest general admission price starting at £24 for Friday.
But BBQ fans will want to be quick as tickets are flying fast, with all Saturday tickets completely fully sold out.
The roster features a blend of international stars and acclaimed Scottish chefs. Highlights include revered pitmaster Pat Martin from Martin's Bar B Que Joint joining forces with cult favourite Lee Tiernan of FKA Black Axe Mangal for a stateside x UK barbeque mash up.
This marks Pat's first time cooking his legendary whole hog in Scotland.
From Dubai, Hattem Mattar brings flavours from the Middle East's only artisanal smokehouse, Mattar Farm.
Returning duo Sam Evans & Shauna Guinn of Hang Fire BBQ offer their signature Southern style, while BBC's Flamebaster, Chris Roberts, flies the flag for Welsh fire cooking.
Scottish legends and rising stars are also prominent, with collaborations like Nick Watkins and Elliot Cunningham of El Perro Negro x Lagom, and inventive flair from Craig Nelson of Ox and Finch and Ashley Bennett of Ka Pao.
Here is the full chef lineup for each day:
Friday June 6
Roberta Hall McCarron & Dominic Greechan, Ardfern
Craig Nelson, Ox and Finch
Ashley Bennett, Ka Pao
Zak Young, Outlier
Sam Evans & Shauna Guinn, Hang Fire BBQ
Maureen Tyne, Maureen's Brixton Kitchen
Kaori Simpson, Harajuku Kitchen
Andrew Manson, Cafe XO
Iain Gourlay, Smoke N Flame
Rob Hallas, Bastards Bistro
Hattem Mattar, Mattar Farm
Gregg Boyd, Auld Hag
Rafa's Diner
Cai Ap Bryn, Games and Flames
Bruce Clyne Watson, Feast Alba
Saturday June 7
Dean Parker, Celentano's
Roberta Hall McCarron & Dominic Greechan, The Little Chartroom
Danny Carruthers, Sebb's
Ashley Bennett, Ka Pao
Zak Young, Outlier
David Summertime & Gerrard Warrender
Pat Martin & Lee Tiernan, Martin's Bar B Que Joint x FKA Black Axe Mangal
Sam Evans & Shauna Guinn, Hang Fire BBQ
Melissa Thompson & Maureen Tyne, Maureen's Brixton Kitchen
Calum Montgomery, Edinbane Lodge
John Ross Patrick, Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox
Chris Roberts, Flamebaster
Rob Hallas, Bastard's Bistro
Colin Anderson, Brett
Nick Watkins & Elliot Cunningham, El Perro Negro x Lagom
Hattem Mattar, Mattar Farm
Gregg Boyd, Auld Hag
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Sunday June 8
Hamish McNeill, Eleanore
Craig Grozier, Fallachan
Robin Aitken, Margo
Thomas Greer, BABA
David Summertime & Gerrard Warrender
Pat Martin & Lee Tiernan, Martin's Bar B Que Joint x FKA Black Axe Mangal
Melissa Thompson & Maureen Tyne, Maureen's Brixton Kitchen
Amy Elles, The Laughing Stock
Sam Grainger & Mark Dickey, Belzan
Cai Ap Bryn, Games and Flames
Bruce Clyne Watson, Feast Alba
John Ross Patrick, Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox
Alex Brady, Corner Shop
Adding to the festival atmosphere is a 'fire fuelled sounds' music lineup. Expect everything from brass and funk to late night DJ sets. Live acts include Bohemian Monk Machine and Mickey 9s, among others.
Headline DJ sets each evening feature Éclair Fifi (Friday), Shaka Loves You (Saturday), and Athens of the North (Sunday), supported by other DJs across multiple stages.
Meatopia Glasgow is a ticketed event, with admission pre-booked online. The festival operates using Meatopia's Meatbucks, purchased in advance or during the event, which are exchanged for bespoke dishes cooked over live fire by the chefs each day.
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