Weber BBQ Stage

Weber BBQs – have been celebrating perfect BBQs since 1952 with their superior know-how, unique range of products and their enthusiasm for all things ‘BBQ’. Today Weber is internationally synonymous with barbecuing innovation, perfect barbecue products and the ultimate barbecue experience.

With a host of BBQ masters lining up to share their secrets for grilling, join us and discover the best flavours and techniques for your summer Weber BBQ.

www.weber.com

The Weber BBQ Stage is free, included in your festival entrance ticket, join Weber and experience Weber BBQs.

Weber BBQ

Andrew Dickens

1.00pm to 1.45pm

Unleash Your Inner BBQ Master with Andrew! 

Andrew is a seasoned Outdoor Cooking and BBQ Specialist with years of experience cooking at world-renowned events and festivals, including Taste of Dubai, Malton Food Festival, Isle of Man Food Festival, Street Feast Abu Dhabi, and Taste the World Dubai. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Andrew’s expert tips and delicious BBQ recipes will take your grilling game to the next level!

Catch Andrew Live!
As a Live Events Host and Presenter, Andrew brings high-energy demonstrations, step-by-step guides, and fun BBQ hacks to audiences around the world. Watch him transform simple ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces right before your eyes!

BBQ Tips and Favorite Recipes
Join Andrew as he shares his top BBQ tips, from the best ways to grill the perfect steak to making your own signature marinades. His recipes are packed with flavor, and you’ll learn how to infuse smoky, savory goodness into everything from meats to veggies.

Don’t miss out! Whether you’re looking for cooking techniques, recipe inspiration, or just a bit of BBQ fun, Andrew has the knowledge and passion to help you master the art of outdoor cooking.

Get Ready to Fire Up the Grill with Andrew! 

BBQs

TBC

2.15pm to 3pm

 

BBQ

Harts Barn - Fire Cooking

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 is it, why is it? 

There is a saying in BBQ, “it’s ready when its ready”. There are many factors that contribute to length of time spent smoking meats. 

www.hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk/classes/fire-cooking

Adam

Shropshire Lad

4.45pm to 5.30pm

Adam Purnell has established a solid reputation as a live fire chef nationally, delivering pop ups and events, hosting and demonstrating on fire cookery stages across the UK, delivering regular public classes in the art of cooking with fire and making several television appearances. These include winning Heston Blumenthal’s show ‘Crazy Delicious’ on Netflix and Channel 4, a guest slot on Nadia Hussein’s show ‘Fast Flavour’ and more recently as a critic on MasterChef the Professionals where he was described as ‘one of the leaders in the UK street food and pop-up scene’.

Adam’s style is to ‘not mess about’ and simply take the best of the ingredients available, allow bold, natural flavours to collide and then introduce them to the fire to, ‘elevate flavours once again’.

BBQ chef

Andrew Dickens

5.45pm to 6.30pm

Andrew is an Outdoor Cooking and BBQ Specialist, Live Events Host, Presenter, Demonstration Chef, Actor and Speaker.

Andrew runs the Riverside BBQ School in Hertford where over 6000 people have attended the BBQ Courses there. He also teaches BBQ and Outdoor Cooking at Hayes Garden World in the Lake District.

In 2023 Andrew set up and ran the Weber BBQ School Stage at Taste of Dubai and Taste of Abu Dhabi which were so popular they are already booked for 2024!

Join Andrew as he shares his BBQ tips and one of his favourite recipes for Hickory & Apple Smoked Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak with Garlic Butter Afterburner / Charred Sweetheart Cabbage with Miso Butter, Ancho Chillies and Parmesan / Chocolate Brownie

Saturday

BBQ

Shane McBagley

11.00am to 11.45am

Shane McBagley is an American classically trained chef turn ‘pit master’ who runs pop-ups, supper clubs and barbecue courses across the UK and Europe.

BBQ

Harts Barn Cookery School

12.15pm to 1.00pm

Cooking with Fire & Smoke – Skewer & Kebabs 

Big skewers & Big Flavours! 

Shane

Shane McBagley

1.30pm to 2.15pm

Discover the BBQ Magic of Shane McBagley!

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.

BBQs

TBC

2.45pm to 3.30pm

 

BBQ

Andrew Dickens

4.00pm to 4.45pm

Andrew is an Outdoor Cooking and BBQ Specialist, Live Events Host, Presenter, Demonstration Chef.

Andrew has hosted and cooked for many prestigious Live Food Events and Festivals including Taste of Dubai, Malton and Isle of Man Food Festivals, Street Feast Abu Dhabi, Taste the World Dubai.

Join Andrew as he shares his BBQ tips and his favourite recipes. 

BBQ

Shane McBagley

5.15pm to 6.00pm

Because Grilling is Thrilling!
International Award Winning Fire Chef and whiskey enthusiast.

Shane’s journey from fine dining to becoming a BBQ expert has made him a sought-after figure in the culinary world. His deep knowledge of classic techniques combined with a passion for BBQ will elevate your cooking skills like never before.

Sunday

BBQ

Andrew Dickens

11.30am to 12.15pm

Andrew runs the Riverside BBQ School in Hertford where over 6000 people have attended the BBQ Courses there. He also teaches BBQ and Outdoor Cooking at Hayes Garden World in the Lake District.

Join Andrew as he shares his BBQ tips and his favourite recipes. 

BBQs

TBC

12.45pm to 1.30pm

 

BBQ chef

Andrew Dickens

2pm to 2.45pm

Andrew is an Outdoor Cooking and BBQ Specialist, Live Events Host, Presenter, Demonstration Chef.

Andrew has hosted and cooked for many prestigious Live Food Events and Festivals including Taste of Dubai, Malton and Isle of Man Food Festivals, Street Feast Abu Dhabi, Taste the World Dubai.

Join Andrew as he shares his BBQ tips and his favourite recipes. 

BBQ

Shane McBagley

3.15pm to 4pm

Shane McBagley is an American classically trained chef turn ‘pit master’ who runs pop-ups, supper clubs and barbecue courses across the UK and Europe.