The UK's biggest BBQ food festival is back at Ascot Racecourse this summer! Get tickets to Smoke and Fire Festival Ascot 24.

Join Smoke and Fire for an unforgettable summer food festival experience at Ascot Racecourse on July 20th and 21st, 2024, where they blend family fun and gourmet barbeque flavours from the Mississippi Delta and Deep South!

This year, we’re elevating the excitement with the introduction of the World Butcher Wars. Witness top butchers from over 17 countries and 34 competitors as they showcase their skills in intense competitions throughout the weekend.

Savour delectable delights from award-winning street food vendors and pop-up restaurants. Get up close with live fire and BBQ demos, treat yourself to the banquet, shop unique finds at the Artisan Pavilion, and discover the latest BBQs and smokers in BBQ Alley.

Wind down with the mini–Real Ale and Cider festival, serenaded by live music throughout the weekend. Your family’s BBQ and outdoor cooking adventure starts here!

What can I expect at Smoke and Fire Festival?

• Get up close with live fire and BBQ demos with our award-winning Fire chefs and Pit Masters inc Julian Ward (The Mayfair Lounge and Grill) David Lagonell (temper) Simon the Butcher, BBc’s Sam & Shauna, and the Aussie Phat Boyz BBQ plus many more to be announced!  
• Check out our VIP Bar and Lounge Zone with a free glass of Bubbly when you purchase a VIP Ticket 
• Shop unique finds at the Artisan Pavilion
• Enjoy incredible live music; Blue bands, Rock a Billy, Ska, Reggae and other musical acts!
• Rides & Free circus skill workshops for your little ones
• Discover the latest in BBQs, Grills and smokers in BBQ Alley!
• Not forgetting Bark Park for our furry four-legged friends

The best of American BBQ music!

Listen to some amazing live bands and dance the day away as you snack on amazing BBQ street food! 

The best day out for your little ones

Smoke and Fire haven’t forgotten their younger guests—rides, Free Circus Skill workshops, For the adventurous foodies, partake in the legendary chilli and hot wing eating challenges!

Wind down with their mini–Real Ale and Cider festival, serenaded by live music throughout the weekend. Your family’s BBQ and outdoor cooking adventure start here!