Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July 2025
Simon Dyer
Cooking Over Fire
Simon Dyer – Pitmaster Veteran & Fire Jockey
Simon Dyer, a seasoned pitmaster, leads the fire-cooking demos at Fire In Your Soul, showcasing the art of cooking over open flames.
As the mastermind behind Fire Jockeys, he brings together top chefs. From slow BBQ to high-heat searing, expect bold flavours and primal cooking techniques in a fiery celebration of food.
Mike & Erin Saunders
Cooking Over Fire
Mike & Erin Saunders – Steak Demo
Mike Saunders has competed in KCBS BBQ competitions for the last 10 years with The Barkness BBQ team and now Judge BBQ contests, SCA steak contests and general food competitions where required along with some judging for Taste Of The West in Exeter.
Mike will be doing a steak demo with unusual cuts such as hangar, onglet and flat iron, explaining the differences and serving with a freshly made chimichuri.
Mike will be joined by his daughter Erin, who is a student of professional cookery at City of Bristol college.
Peter Hoare
Cooking Over Fire
Vegetarian Cooking over Fire
Join us for a vibrant collaboration from a passionate group of barbecue enthusiasts as they fire up the grill for a live demonstration celebrating the art of cooking vegetables over flame. This flavour-packed session showcases a Middle Eastern inspired dish: blackened aubergine with burnt red chilli and tahini yoghurt – a smoky, spicy, and creamy delight that proves vegetables deserve the spotlight on any barbecue. Whether you’re a seasoned griller or just veggie-curious, this relaxed and interactive demo promises inspiration and community spirit