3.30pm to 4.15pm

Cooking with Fire & Smoke – Low n Slow/ Hot n Fast Our Fire Chef will talk you through setting up a standard kettle BBQ, ready to slow smoke.   You will learn how to control your fires temperature through use of the vents and fuel, smoke control & temps. Use of vents, smoke ring. What … Read more

5.45pm to 6.30pm 

Tandoori Monk Fish, bombay potato cake & brown butter and lime hollandaise Discover the BBQ Magic.  Shane, a classically trained American chef turned pit master, is bringing his incredible BBQ skills to the UK. From running exclusive pop-ups and supper clubs to hosting hands-on barbecue courses, Shane is revolutionizing the way we experience outdoor cooking. … Read more

What’s included in the ticket price?

What’s included in the ticket price? 🎉 Festival Highlights Chef’s Kitchen – Live cooking demos from top chefs. BBQ Grill Stage – Flame-grilled favourites and BBQ masterclasses. Kadai Fire Bowl Stage – Open-fire cooking and smoky flavours. Live Music – Bands, solo acts & chilled vibes all weekend. Street Theatre – Surprising, quirky, and unforgettable … Read more

Kids Go Free

Kids go Free! 👧🧒 Kids Go Free! Enjoy a fantastic family day out — and the best part? Children under 15 go free when accompanied by a ticket-paying adult. Make memories without breaking the bank! RETURN TO TICKET PAGE

I have a Disability – how to book tickets.

I have a Disability – how to book tickets. Persons with a disability pay for their tickets online or on the gate and their carer has free entry to the festival. We request the PIP or a photo of a Blue Badge (will need to see both sides). Offering these free tickets presents a risk … Read more

Why We Charge Admission

Ticket Information 💷 Why We Charge Admission Your ticket price helps us cover the essential costs of delivering a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality festival experience. Some of these costs include: Venue hire (fees paid to Cheltenham Borough Council) Lighting, staging, and event setup Live musical entertainment Chef demo and cooking stage costs Security and insurance … Read more

Disability Access and Toilets

Disability Access and Toilets ♿ Disability Access The festival takes place in Montpellier Gardens, a primarily grass-covered area. In good weather, the site is generally accessible for wheelchair users. However, wet or rainy conditions may result in muddy or soft ground, which can make access more difficult. If you have any concerns during the event, … Read more

Discover Wines of Chile – 11am to 11.45am

Discover Chile Wines Discover Chilean wine by exploring its signature grape, Carménère, and its most famous wine regions. Chilean wines offer high quality across a range of prices, from fresh Sauvignon Blancs to rich Cabernet Sauvignons, and have some of the most extreme vineyards in the world, including high-altitude and coastal vineyards.  A celebration and exploration … Read more

Welsh Cheese – 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Welsh Cheese Masterclass Welsh cheese is wildly underrated. It’s far more than bland, mass-produced Caerphilly or a quick cheese on toast. From luscious soft cheeses that stand shoulder to shoulder with the best French brie, to bold, characterful Cheddars and lip-tingling blues, Wales’ cheesemakers are pushing boundaries while staying true to time-honoured craft. In this … Read more