Chefs on Fire Festival, Cascais - The hottest festival of the year

Chefs on Fire Festival, Cascais - The hottest festival of the year 

• The 8th edition of the food and music festival, Chefs on Fire, will take place on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September at Marechal Carmona Park in Cascais, Portugal
• Tickets start from €50 for entry to the venue and access to the concerts, with food and drinks available to purchase on site separately. Guests who want food and drink included can instead choose from packages starting at €85. 
• Renowned chefs at the event will cook around the fire pit, with performances from Portuguese musicians too

Cascais, Portugal – From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September, the much-loved food and music festival Chefs on Fire returns to the beautiful surroundings of Marechal Carmona Park in Cascais, Portugal for its eighth edition.

This fiery celebration will bring together renowned Portuguese chefs, including Michelin-starred chefs such as José Lopes, Verónica Dias, Angélica Salvador and Pedro Lemos, along with other exceptional talents. Guests will also enjoy live performances from top Portuguese musicians, ensuring an unforgettable weekend for all food and music lovers.

Tickets start from €50, which includes entry to the venue and access to the concerts (food and drinks available to purchase on site separately). Guests who want food and drink included can instead opt for one of the following packages: 

• Daily ticket – €85: 5 dishes + 2 drinks
• Two-day pass – €200: 15 dishes + 10 drinks
• Family Ticket - €190 (two adults & 2 children(6-12 years old)): 10 dishes & 8 kids dishes + 4 drinks & 4 kids drinks
• Group Tickets -€340 ( 5 people): 25 dishes + 10 drinks

Children's tickets start from €20, which includes 4 kids' dishes and 2 kids' drinks, plus access to the dedicated Kids Zone and its activities.

Experience the heat 

Across the weekend, the festival’s iconic firepit will come alive as chefs cook exclusively with fire, smoke and firewood, their movements framed by the crackle of flames and the scent of charred embers in the air. Drawing on their life experiences and the soul of their own restaurants, they’ll transform the simplest ingredients into dishes layered with flavour, texture, and character. From succulent meats sizzling over the coals, to gently smoked fresh fish and charred vegetables for extra depth, there will be flavours to tempt every palate.

Sustainability in the spotlight

Chefs on Fire isn’t just about food – it’s built on Sustainable Hedonism, creating joy responsibly without excess. As one of Portugal’s most sustainable festivals, it’s guided by eight core pillars including nature, equality, and food waste. More than 1,000 trees have been planted to offset firewood use, a zero-plastic policy is enforced, and surplus food is donated to Refood.

Entertain all the senses 

Beyond the gastronomic delights, Chefs on Fire offers a full-fledged festival extravaganza. With live performances from some of the most promising Portuguese musicians, attendees of all ages will be kept entertained across the weekend. 

For more information on Chefs on Fire and to book tickets, please visit: www.chefsonfire.pt  

For more information on Cascais, please visit: www.visitcascais.com  

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Editors notes

Historically a refuge for Portuguese nobility during WWII, and now an elegant blend of 19th-century architecture and traditional Portuguese charm, Cascais is a veritable paradise for those seeking endless culture, sun and sand. The historic wealth of Cascais’ royal past is still visible on every winding cobbled street, with grand palaces and extravagant villas dotted in between boutiques and classic eateries. A yet undiscovered region of Portugal that is just 20 minutes by train from Portugal’s capital of Lisbon, the charming cultural town of Cascais and neighbouring palatial Sintra offer a welcome escape for a more refined, relaxed escape.