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.
“All it takes is a pile of wood or charcoal and a BBQ, and barbecue becomes accessible to practically everyone. The origin of the word ‘barbecue’ can be credited to the Spanish. They referred to the cooking style popular among the Taíno, an indigenous people of the Caribbean, as ‘barbacoa.'”
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.
The Weber BBQ Stage is free, included in your festival entrance ticket, join Weber and experience Weber BBQs.
Friday
Barbara Wakeford
1pm to 1.45pm
Barbara has run the Emsworth Cookery School since 2011 and loves getting more people enthusiastic about dishes they can create at home. Cooking over fire has become a passion and her menu here at Cheltenham has been inspired by a trip to Morocco last Autumn – expect to see a medley of North African spices, exotic vegetables and cooling sauces combined to bring to Cheltenham the flavours and smells of the Sahara!
Adam Purnell - Shropshire Lad
2.15pm to 3pm
Adam Purnell is a self-taught chef who originally took inspiration from his father creating exciting new dishes to cook on the grill while fishing. His passion for live fire cooking has led to him becoming a well-known face on TV, Social Media Platforms, and the Wider BBQ Community.
Shane McBagley
3.30pm to 4.15pm
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.
Adam Purnell - Shropshire Lad
4.45pm to 5.30pm
Adam Purnell is a self taught chef who originally took inspiration from his father creating new exciting dishes to cook on the grill while fishing. He takes the best ingredients available, allows himself to play with bold, natural flavours and introduces them to a little thing called fire!
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
Shane McBagley
11.15am to 12pm
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.
Adam Purnell - Shropshire Lad
12.30pm to 1.15pm
Adam Purnell is a self taught chef who originally took inspiration from his father creating new exciting dishes to cook on the grill while fishing. He takes the best ingredients available, allows himself to play with bold, natural flavours and introduces them to a little thing called fire!
Andrew Dickens
1.45pm to 2.30pm
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.
Shane McBagley
3pm to 3.45pm
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.
Adam Purnell - Shropshire Lad
4.15pm to 5.00pm
Adam Purnell is a self taught chef who originally took inspiration from his father creating new exciting dishes to cook on the grill while fishing. His passion for live fire cooking has lead to him becoming a well known face on TV, Social Media Platforms and the Wider BBQ Community.
Tom Hughes
5.30pm to 6.15pm
It all started with a single batch of BBQ sauce i’d made in the summer of 2014. My friends loved it and joked about how I should sell it and brand it as ‘Tubby Tom’s’.
Tubby Tom’s produces a huge range of handmade sauces and seasonings, ranging from a signature BBQ sauce to an innovative maple bacon dust.
Sunday
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.
Maisie McBagley
12.45pm to 1.30pm
Maisie is a pioneer of primary school lunches.
Maisie has cooked at sea, at the Circus and for the past three years has been the head chef at the Long Table in Stroud. These days instead of in the kitchen full time she’s pioneering for change in school meals and advocating for children’s health.
Her passion for cooking, grilling and food in general keeps her fire burning.
Andrew Dickens
2pm to 2.45pm
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 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
