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Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside ‘world's best barbecue festival' coming to Glasgow for first time – with DJ sets & 400 live-fire chefs
It is set to take place in Glasgow next month MEAT YOU THERE Inside 'world's best barbecue festival' coming to Glasgow for first time – with DJ sets & 400 live-fire chefs A SIZZLING food festival hailed as the "world's best BBQ" is firing up the grills in Scotland for the very first time – and the mouth-watering two-day line-up has just been revealed. Meatopia, the legendary London-based festival famed for its "live-fire" chefs cooking over hot charcoal, is making its Scottish debut at Glasgow's SWG3 next month. 3 The popular food festival is coming to Glasgow for the first time Credit: Meatopia 3 Meatopia is set to cross the border For over a decade, this foodie sensation has hosted more than 400 top chefs in London and Dublin, serving up extraordinary dishes using only ethically sourced produce and sustainable fuels. Now, Scotland is getting its turn. The weekend-long event, running from 6th to 8th June, promises to bring together the crème de la crème of BBQ talent from across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Attendees can expect a carefully curated menu of smoky delights, frosty drinks, and an eclectic mix of live bands and DJs to keep the vibes alive. Organisers proudly claim Meatopia is the only food festival that meticulously curates its daily menu while insisting on ethically sourced meat, fish, and veg, all cooked using sustainably produced fuel. In a teaser post, event bosses said: 'After 12 years on The Dock in London, we're expanding our horizons and heading to a city that we've always held in our heart. 'Scotland is famous for its rich produce from land and sea, and after searching the British Isles, the Scottish people struck a nerve – we were sold. 'We've had the pleasure of hosting some incredible Scottish talent at our London festival over the years, but now it's time for us to head North and launch the inaugural Scottish Meatopia." They added: "Expect the same passion for live-fire cooking, global talent, unrivalled vibes, and unforgettable nights. S "Scotland, we can't wait to see what you bring to the Meatopia party." Scotland's happiest places to live revealed as 'Highland Gateway' takes top spot To find out more and buy a ticket, visit 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.
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
The best and worst mid-strength beers
With the promise of warmer weather comes the lure of lazy afternoons spent outdoors, glass of beer in hand. According to KAM research, 50 per cent of consumers would prefer two mid-strength drinks over one full-strength option when going for 'just one' at the pub. Our pint-based culture and overly punitive alcohol taxation system have certainly contributed to our love of easy drinking session ales that typically top out at 4% ABV, though there's no legal definition. These are brews that can be enjoyed in various settings – over a summer barbecue; while watching the cricket – with the added bonus that you can drink a few and not fall over. More than anywhere else in the world, I believe the UK is the best at making mid-strength – or session – beers and that is a hill I will die on. They come in a range of styles, from lagers and pale ales to milds and even stouts. More often than not, they are light, bright and refreshing, which I for one will raise a glass to. How we tested The beers on test ranged from 2.1% ABV to 4% ABV. All were tasted blind to remove any brand or personal bias and were served at the appropriate temperature. Why you can trust us Melissa Cole is an internationally-renowned beer judge, journalist and broadcaster with nearly 25 years' experience. She is the author of five books on beer, she has curated the beer for events such as Meatopia, worked with iconic restaurants like St John and was the first British woman to be awarded a Knighthood of the Brewer's Mash Staff by the Union of Belgian Brewers. At a glance Taste test
