Big Grill Fest Chicago

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Price List:
– Early Bird GA: $27.88 per person (incl. fees)
– General Admission: $38.63 per person (incl. fees)
– VIP Admission: $108.50 per person (incl. fees) – Includes: 5 dish tokens + 2 drinks + access to VIP tent w/ nice restrooms

THE LINEUP
Texas, Ireland, and the world’s best live-fire talent — all on one site. Here’s who’s cooking:

Texas & US BBQ
Ali Clem — La Barbecue, Austin. The celebrated pitmaster behind one of Austin’s most revered BBQ institutions and a leading voice in modern Central Texas ‘cue.
Tuffy Stone — “The Professor.” BBQ Hall of Famer and multiple-time world champion pitmaster, one of the most decorated names in competition barbecue.
Cade Mercer — CM Smokehouse, Austin. The next generation of Texas BBQ — pushing brisket and ribs in new directions with deep respect for tradition.
Cody Taylor — Heirloom Market BBQ, Atlanta. Korean flavors meet Southern smoke at one of America’s most original, Michelin-recognized BBQ restaurants.

International Live-Fire
Robin Gill — Darby’s, London. The Irish-born chef who conquered London’s dining scene, known worldwide for exceptional produce, hospitality, and cooking over fire.
Martin Anderson — From The Ashes, London. Argentinian-born master of whole-animal and large-format fire cookery — entire lambs and huge beef cuts over open flame.
Priscila Deus — São Paulo, Brazil. One of Brazil’s leading live-fire chefs and a standout on the global scene, bringing authentic South American whole-animal grilling.
Graeme Reynolds — Achara, Dublin. Leading the way for Northern Thai grilling in Europe — bold flavors, unusual cuts, and authentic Thai fire technique.

Don’t-Miss Collabs
Priscila Deus × Martin Anderson — Brazil meets Argentina in a one-off collaboration between two live-fire heavyweights.
Cody Taylor × Graeme Reynolds — Korean-American BBQ meets Northern Thai fire in a true cross-cultural cook.

The Voices of BBQ — Hosts & Judges
Daniel Vaughn — Texas Monthly. The most influential voice in Texas barbecue and the man behind the famous Texas Monthly Top 50, serving as host and Best Dish judge.
Nick Solares — Meat Life, NYC. One of the most recognized voices in meat culture (formerly The Meat Show on Eater), bringing a New York steakhouse perspective as host and Best Dish judge.

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Karyn Terrones at karyn@chicagoevents.com or 773-584-6625.

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