Sydney Superhot Chilli & BBQ Fest
Sunday 18th May 2025
12 – 7pm
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Date
18th May 2025
Time
12pm to 7pm
Location
Market Canopy
Entertainment Quarter
Moore Park, Sydney
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Discover a world of spice at the fabulous all-weather Market Canopy at the Entertainment Quarter, right next to the Sydney Cricket Ground at Moore Park.
Well-serviced by Light Rail and offering ample paid parking, this is a premium ve ue.
HELLFIRE ALLEY
This is where you’ll find all the heat! We’ll be showcasing lots of chilli and barbecue product makers from all over NSW and further afield.
A variety of delicious chilli condiments, sauces and other products will be
BEER AND CHILLI CHALLENGES
For the bravehearts, a choice of four chilli challenges to set the stage on fire!
Fiery Pod Challenge – Who will be the last person standing in this “King of Challenges”?
Flaming Wing Challenge– Endurance and capacity are key in this challenge involving some wicked wings. Wings will just keep on being loaded onto contestant’s plates until the last person standing takes the crown!
Fiery Jerky Challenge – Get into the super delicious and spicy jerky and finish first to win!
Reaper Fudge Challenge – Experience the insasnity of Fudging Mad’s Reaper Fudge – last person standing wins!
REGISTRATIONS OPEN IN EARLY 2025
FOOD FOR EVERYONE
Our food vendors have a mandate to provide at least four chilli-themed offerings, as well as regular food for the ‘normies”..
JUST FOR THE KIDS
Everyone’s favourite Animal Nursery will be there, plus some fun face-painting, and other craft activities.
Prizes for the Cutest Chilli Kid, so get that cute costume ready!
Facepainted girl
animal nursery kid
ponies and animals
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CHILLI PLANTS
The first 500 online ticket holders will collect their chilli seedling from the chilli plant stall (and check out some more advanced plants while you’re there!).
CELEBRITY GUEST CHEFS
Valerie Ferdinandz
Valerie is no stranger to spice, being of Indian heritage. She and daughter, Courtney, made it to the finals of MKR in 2019. Valerie is still passionate about food and especially chillies, and creates delicious food for her own family and lucky patrons at the
Valerie adds her ethnic foodie touch to the proceedings and the pair will surely entertain patrons with their banter.
FREE WORKSHOPS
Join Valerie as she guides you on a 45 minute journey on safe preparation with chillies when cooking. Refer to our program for the scheduled time. More Workshops announced closer to the event.
Knife with chillies
LIVE MUSIC
Great live music is always peppered in between the chilli challenges on stage. We welcome the guitar maestro, Sean Mullen,who will also showcase tunes from his Satriani Tribute. He’ll be joined by Sandra Beynon on vocals as together they become Missy Vader and the Dark Force.
Philip John has just returned from five years in Europe, performing his solo improv shows as well as collaborations with other musicians.
Philip has released several albums – find them on Spotify.
Sean Mullen Guitar
Missy Vader Duo 2023 with text
Philip John Musician
Australian-born artist Philip John.
THE AFTERBURN BAR
Grab a refreshing chilli-themed cocktail and choose from a range of beverages.
VIP CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy VIP marquee seating, front row VIP challenge seating, French Champagne, grazing platter for two, a goodie bag and a chilli plant!
Only 6 TABLES AVAILABLE.
Gallery of our other Chilli Festivals
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Want to become a sponsor and expose your brand to the right audience both in the three month leadup on social media and on festival day?
Our simple application form makes it easy to discover how little an investment it takes to be part of the excitement.
Podcast
Scarlett Habanero interviews chilli-heads from all over the world to talk about anything spicy!
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