About Us

The Organisers - Kadai

At Kadai, we’ve spent the last 20 years pioneering live fire cooking in the UK, bringing traditional Indian fire bowls into homes and gardens to create authentic, live fire cooking experiences. With a deep love for craftsmanship, heritage, and the primal connection to fire, we’ve built a brand that celebrates cooking, community, and creativity over an open flame.

But we wanted to take things further.

The British Live Fire Cooking Championships was born from a desire to bring something different to the table, a competition that breaks away from the expected and challenges cooks to redefine live fire cooking. This is a competition for passionate outdoor cooks - whether they’re home enthusiasts or seasoned barbecue chefs - who want to push boundaries, experiment with fire, and showcase the open-flame cooking. Unlike other contests, entry is free, and the public has a say in who makes it to the next round, making it a truly inclusive and exciting challenge.

Step up. Fire up. And dare to barbecue differently.

The Host - Ludlow Food Festival

Nestled in the heart of Shropshire, Ludlow is a town steeped in history and renowned for its rich culinary heritage. The Ludlow Food Festival, is the UK's original food festival, which has been celebrating the finest local and seasonal produce from the Marches region since 1995. Visitors can explore a dynamic programme of cooking demonstrations, workshops, and tastings, all while engaging with over 100 independent food and drink producers.

Ludlow itself is known as a foodie hotspot, once home to more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere outside London. Its market town setting, makes it the ideal backdrop for an event dedicated to authentic, bold, and creative cooking.

Why host the BLFCC at Ludlow Food Festival?

The UK's Oldest Food Festival – A pioneer in the food festival scene, Ludlow Food Festival attracts a passionate audience of food lovers, making it the ideal place to showcase the best in live fire cooking.
An Audience That Loves Great Food – With thousands of visitors every year, the festival provides the perfect platform for competitors to showcase their skills and inspire others.
A Celebration of Artisanal Food and Fire Cooking – Ludlow is known for its commitment to quality ingredients, slow food, and expert craftsmanship, aligning perfectly with the values of the BLFCC.

The Stage - Ludlow Fire Stage

The BLFCC final will take place on the Ludlow Fire Stage, sponsored by Kadai, right in the heart of Ludlow Castle’s Inner Bailey. This stage is built for fire, bringing together open-flame barbecuing on the original firebowls, with locally sourced ingredients and renowned live fire chefs.

Why the Ludlow Fire Stage?

A Stage Built for Live Fire Cooking - The Ludlow Fire Stage has been the home to many fire cooking demonstrations by by a collection of talented fire chefs .
Sponsored by Kadai Firebowls - As pioneers of authentic live fire cooking, Kadai Firebowls have been instrumental in bringing the spirit of open-fire cooking to the UK.
The Perfect Place to Crown a Champion - As thousands of festival-goers gather to watch, the top three competitors will battle it out over three intense rounds, proving their skill, technique, and creativity under pressure.

Ludlow Castle. The Fire Stage. The UK’s best live fire cooks. There’s no better place to crown the BLFCC champion.

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The Venue - Ludlow Castle

Steeped in nearly 1,000 years of history, Ludlow Castle is the ultimate venue for the British Live Fire Cooking Championships. A place of medieval feasts, roaring fires, and centuries-old traditions, this legendary fortress sets the stage for our competition.

Why we are blessed to have Ludlow Castle?

A historic home for fire cooking - For centuries, Ludlow Castle has been a place where food was cooked over open flames and where great feasts have always been held.
The ultimate live fire arena - The Inner Bailey, where the BLFCC final takes place, creates a truly dramatic setting, where competitors cook with flames under the castles ancient walls.
The heart of a foodie town – Ludlow has long been a place for food lovers, with a collection of local food producers, restaurants and open air market.

Let the battle for the second British Live Fire Cooking Champion commence.

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