Featuring 43 traders, food, drink, music and awards!
The UK’s unparalleled celebration of heat, flavour, and community, the Hot Sauce Society Festival, is making a fiery return to Copeland Park this spring. On Saturday May 11th, 2024, from 11am to 7pm, this chilli-packed event promises to deliver an even hotter experience than before!
This year, the festival is excited to welcome an impressive lineup of 43 independent hot sauce makers, offering a sizzling selection that surpasses last year's count. Among these, attendees will discover the bold flavours of Maame T's Pepper Sauces, the innovative concoctions of SaucyBitch and Lazy Scientist, punchy asian chilli oils from Yep Kitchen and Chilli Chans, traditional heat of Heriot Hott, and the exotic zest of Little O’s Hot Sauce, to name just a few.
To complement the fiery sampling, the festival has teamed up with some exceptional drinks partners. Gipsy Hill Brewery will be offering their craft beers, while Cazcabel Tequila and Cut Rum bring a selection of spirited cocktails. For a unique taste, Lonkero Drinks will introduce festival-goers to the Finnish cocktail of gin and grapefruit soda, ensuring there's a refreshing option for everyone.
Food enthusiasts will be thrilled with this year’s culinary offerings. Over in the street food yard, Lucky's Chicken, will be serving up their Nashville hot chicken, guaranteed to satisfy spice lovers alongside Yang’s Noods, Oh My Dog! and Meldown Cheeseburgers. Sweet relief will come in the form of Marcello's ice cream and the artisan brews of Good Koffee, providing perfect pairings to the hot sauces on offer.
This year introduces the "Hot Sauce Society Awards," a new highlight where a panel of hot sauce aficionados will judge and award titles such as "Best in show", "Best Everyday Sauce," "Best not-actually-a-hot-sauce" and "Best Extra Hot Sauce".
Adding to the excitement, the festival will feature live DJs to keep the energy high throughout the day. The much-loved "Hop Burns and Black present Chilli Karaoke" will challenge attendees to sing their hearts out while battling the heat of a scotch bonnet.
With a mere £2 entry fee and free admission for kids under 12, the festival is set to be an inclusive day out for families, foodies, and hot sauce aficionados alike.
Hot Sauce Festival: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Further Information: Hot Sauce Society