For foodies

The Big Grill is Europe’s largest BBQ festival and this year returns to Dublin’s Herbert Park for its sixth year. The festival celebrates the art of cooking with fire and smoke, bringing chefs, cooks and pitmasters from Ireland with over 20,000 visitors to smell, taste, discover and learn about all kinds of barbecuing, grilling, smoking, vegetables, meats, delicacies and drinks.

Over 20 restaurants take part in the weekend, with the only rule being they must cook with live fire using natural charcoal and wood only; no gas or electricity. Cue competitive fire pit builds in the lead up to the festival and plenty of theatre over the weekend. This years fire-filled line up, curated by pitmaster and festival co-founder Andy Noonan, has a distinct international street food vibe with New York, London, Buenos Aires and Birmingham all represented.

From 15 – 18 August, 2019. Tickets from €20. For more information visit www.biggrillfestival.com