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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
You can get tickets to a four-course fire feast from Hang Fire BBQ in Wales next month
The award winning Hang Fire BBQ is making a return to Wales for a street food festival in Monmouthshire. Chefs Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn of Hang Fire BBQ - who brought authentic southern states of the US barbecue cooking to Wales - will bring their distinctive style of cooking to Caldicot Castle this September, in collaboration with Street Food Circus.. The new annual fire-cooking festival, titled Mabon, aims to celebrate feasting, fire and folklore associated with the autumn equinox in September. READ MORE: Full list of 33 River Island shops to close after court approval READ MORE: Tiny village has a pub and a campsite where you can eat spectacular seafood by one of Wales' best beaches The event will take place on Friday, September 26, until Sunday, September 28. The Hang Fire four-course feasts will take place during each of the event days According to Street Food Circus, Mabon will be a weekend food festival bringing together a diverse line-up of chefs who all have one thing in common - a love of cooking with fire. Mabon, which is also known as the autumn equinox, is a pagan festival that is celebrated at the end of September and marks the midpoint between the summer and winter solstices. Taking inspiration from these celebrations, the new festival will make the most of Wales' harvest time, bringing together the smoke and flames with the best Welsh produce, while drinks will come from a natural wine bar supplied by Wright's Wines. And even better, the festival will be hosted within the medieval walls of Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire. At the event, attendees will see chefs cooking outdoors around a central dining space under cover of a large canopy. Sam and Shauna will host an exclusive four-course fire feast and will be joined by guest chefs under the canvas. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here. Additionally, the event will include theatrical performances and storytelling around communal fire pits, as well as Smoke & Fire Demo stage. Street Food Circus has confirmed there will also be a programme of food talks from chefs, producers and writers all curated by restaurateur Simon Wright. Ahead of the event, Shauna Guinn, the co-founder of Hang Fire BBQ said: "The first food festival we cooked at was also the first ever Street Food Circus in Cardiff - so we're thrilled to be back to celebrate ten years with them. "We've always wanted to create an event which celebrates our home here in Wales and our great passion for cooking over fire. And importantly, one where everyone is welcome, a truly inclusive event where the focus is all about great chefs cooking with the best - ideally Welsh - produce. "We also know how hard everyone in the food industry works throughout the festival season in the summer, so we'll be extending a very warm welcome to anyone who wants to join us for an end-of-the-season get-together". As food lovers in the south Wales area will know, Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn made their name with Hang Fire BBQ, that was fully booked for seven years, and won the prestigious title of best restaurant in the UK at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, until the decided to close the Hang Fire Southern Kitchen smokehouse in Barry in 2021. The cooking duo have also become familiar faces on the small screen, having appeared on BBC's Saturday Kitchen as guest chefs and helping change the way people barbecue with their own TV series - Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out. They have also published a series of cookbooks and made regular appearances at food festivals. Over the last three years, Street Food Circus has been holding their Big Banquet events at Caldicot Castle. This year, the Big Banquet took place over the Spring Bank Holiday in May. Mabon will be the ninth event out of ten in the 2025 Street Food Circus programme, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Matt the Hat, founder of Street Food Circus said: "This is a bit of a departure from our usual family-focused feastival events. We're leaning into the fire and folklore, creating something more grown-up, and uniquely Welsh with Mabon. It's a time to enjoy the richness of our harvest in Wales, gather together around the fire and take the opportunity for one last outdoor event before the nights draw in. "We're celebrating ten years of Street Food Circus and all the food businesses that have joined us along the way, many of whom have gone on to open restaurants, appear on TV or win major awards. So, it's really special to welcome back Sam & Shauna who've done all of those things! We can't wait to launch this new annual venture with them". Camper van parking with toilet facilities will also be available for people to stay on site overnight for the event. The first release of tickets are on sale now, which you can find on the Mabon website here.
Wales Online
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
You can get tickets to a four-course fire feast from Hang Fire BBQ in Wales next month
You can get tickets to a four-course fire feast from Hang Fire BBQ in Wales next month The new annual fire-cooking festival, titled Mabon, aims to celebrate feasting, fire and folklore associated with the autumn equinox in September The new annual fire-cooking festival, titled Mabon, aims to celebrate feasting, fire and folklore associated with the autumn equinox in September The award winning Hang Fire BBQ is making a return to Wales for a street food festival in Monmouthshire. Chefs Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn of Hang Fire BBQ - who brought authentic southern states of the US barbecue cooking to Wales - will bring their distinctive style of cooking to Caldicot Castle this September, in collaboration with Street Food Circus.. The new annual fire-cooking festival, titled Mabon, aims to celebrate feasting, fire and folklore associated with the autumn equinox in September. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, until Sunday, September 28. The Hang Fire four-course feasts will take place during each of the event days According to Street Food Circus, Mabon will be a weekend food festival bringing together a diverse line-up of chefs who all have one thing in common - a love of cooking with fire. Mabon, which is also known as the autumn equinox, is a pagan festival that is celebrated at the end of September and marks the midpoint between the summer and winter solstices. Taking inspiration from these celebrations, the new festival will make the most of Wales' harvest time, bringing together the smoke and flames with the best Welsh produce, while drinks will come from a natural wine bar supplied by Wright's Wines. And even better, the festival will be hosted within the medieval walls of Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire. At the event, attendees will see chefs cooking outdoors around a central dining space under cover of a large canopy. Sam and Shauna will host an exclusive four-course fire feast and will be joined by guest chefs under the canvas. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Additionally, the event will include theatrical performances and storytelling around communal fire pits, as well as Smoke & Fire Demo stage. Street Food Circus has confirmed there will also be a programme of food talks from chefs, producers and writers all curated by restaurateur Simon Wright. Ahead of the event, Shauna Guinn, the co-founder of Hang Fire BBQ said: "The first food festival we cooked at was also the first ever Street Food Circus in Cardiff - so we're thrilled to be back to celebrate ten years with them. (L-R): Shauna Guinn and Sam Evans of Hang Fire BBQ will host an exclusive four-course fire feast and will be joined by guest chefs at the Mabon event (Image: Street Food Circus / Hang Fire BBQ) "We've always wanted to create an event which celebrates our home here in Wales and our great passion for cooking over fire. And importantly, one where everyone is welcome, a truly inclusive event where the focus is all about great chefs cooking with the best - ideally Welsh - produce. "We also know how hard everyone in the food industry works throughout the festival season in the summer, so we'll be extending a very warm welcome to anyone who wants to join us for an end-of-the-season get-together". The event will take place at Caldicot Castle, which has been hosting Street Food Circus' The Big Banquet for the kast three years (Image: Street Food Circus) As food lovers in the south Wales area will know, Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn made their name with Hang Fire BBQ, that was fully booked for seven years, and won the prestigious title of best restaurant in the UK at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, until the decided to close the Hang Fire Southern Kitchen smokehouse in Barry in 2021. The cooking duo have also become familiar faces on the small screen, having appeared on BBC's Saturday Kitchen as guest chefs and helping change the way people barbecue with their own TV series - Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out. They have also published a series of cookbooks and made regular appearances at food festivals. Over the last three years, Street Food Circus has been holding their Big Banquet events at Caldicot Castle. This year, the Big Banquet took place over the Spring Bank Holiday in May. Mabon will be the ninth event out of ten in the 2025 Street Food Circus programme, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, until Sunday, September 28 (Image: Street Food Circus / Hang Fire BBQ) Matt the Hat, founder of Street Food Circus said: "This is a bit of a departure from our usual family-focused feastival events. We're leaning into the fire and folklore, creating something more grown-up, and uniquely Welsh with Mabon. It's a time to enjoy the richness of our harvest in Wales, gather together around the fire and take the opportunity for one last outdoor event before the nights draw in. Article continues below "We're celebrating ten years of Street Food Circus and all the food businesses that have joined us along the way, many of whom have gone on to open restaurants, appear on TV or win major awards. So, it's really special to welcome back Sam & Shauna who've done all of those things! We can't wait to launch this new annual venture with them". Camper van parking with toilet facilities will also be available for people to stay on site overnight for the event. The first release of tickets are on sale now, which you can find on the Mabon website here.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
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 Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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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.
