The gastronomic festival dedicated to open-fire cooking returns to Fiartil, in Estoril, once again for three days of good food and concerts. After Gonçalo Castel-Branco, its founder, decided to add an extra day last year, Chefs on Fire returns for a triple dose, from September 20th to 22nd. Among the announced chefs, those who stood out at this year's Michelin Guide gala are highlighted on the lineup: Vítor Matos, who earned two Michelin stars for Antiqvvm and one for 2Monkeys with Francisco Quintas, who will also be at the festival; João Sá (one star at Sála) and Rodrigo Castelo (one star and a green star at Ó Balcão).
João Sá was already part of the festival last year with a vegetarian peanut stew and Rodrigo Castelo is no stranger to these activities either: two years ago, he dared to roast a whole cow over the fire and it's known that Gonçalo Castel-Branco appreciates unusual situations.
With a Michelin star, Luís Brito (A Ver Tavira), Arnaldo Azevedo (Vila Foz) and Pedro Pena Bastos (Cura) are also confirmed – all three making their debut at the festival where all dishes prepared must pass through the fire.
In addition to those already mentioned, the sixth edition of Chefs on Fire will feature Luís Gaspar (Sala de Corte, Pica-Pau, Brilhante), Ivo Tavares (Izcalli), Leonor Godinho (Vago), Nirmal Save (Gunpowder), João Magalhães Correia (Tricky’s, Bar Alimentar), Catarina Nascimento (83 Gastrobar), Inga Martin (formerly Go A Lisboa), Marlene Vieira (Marlene, Zunzum Gastrobar), Paulo Alves (Praia no Parque), Nuno Castro (Fava Tonka), João Guedes (Flora), Vitor Adão (Plano, Planto), Zé Paulo Rocha (O Velho Eurico), David Jesus (Mapa), and Francesco Ogliari (Tua Madre). Desserts will be handled by pastry chefs Diogo Lopes (Ritz Four Seasons), Maria Ramos (Bairro Alto Hotel), and Ricardo Machado (Bairro do Avillez).
Tickets for this edition are already available for purchase online. The daily ticket, which includes five food portions and two drinks, is priced at €85, while the three-day pass, with 15 food portions and 10 drinks, costs €215, but only until July 31st. After that date and until the day of the event, prices will increase to €90 and €230, respectively. The children's ticket costs €20 per day and includes unlimited portions in the children's area.
Before September, Chefs on Fire will take place in a pop-up format in Aveiro, on July 19th, 20th, and 21st, with a lineup yet to be announced. Tickets are priced at €40.
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