From September 5th to 7th, 2025, the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK will take place at the Motorworld venue in Cologne. Friday (09/05/2025) is reserved as Dealer’s Day, open exclusively to trade professionals from the grilling industry. On Saturday and Sunday (09/06 – 09/07/2025), all interested BBQ enthusiasts have the opportunity to explore the latest BBQ trends and meet the innovators behind them at the fair. Exhibitors include both small and major brands covering grilling, barbecue, and outdoor cooking. Product demonstrations, competitions, and shows, such as barbecue courses for kids with the Grillninjas, ensure exciting entertainment.
The highlights of the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK include BBQ masterclasses with renowned grill experts. Pitmasters Klaus Breinig, Giuseppe Messina, and Heiko Antoniewicz, as well as meat sommelier Michael Keller, will share their expertise in two-hour gourmet courses during the weekend. Masterclass tickets are limited to 25 participants per session.
The stars and celebrities of the grilling scene, along with the best grilling brands in the world, will gather for the BBQ Night on Saturday evening (09/07/2025). A limited number of tickets allows visitors to attend this exclusive event and network with the industry’s leading figures in a relaxed atmosphere. Culinary delights for the evening will be provided by famous grill masters, while the Austrian blues-punk duo DeadBeatz will deliver an accompanying energetic soundtrack.
The highlights of the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK include BBQ masterclasses with renowned grill experts. Pitmasters Klaus Breinig, Giuseppe Messina, and Heiko Antoniewicz, as well as meat sommelier Michael Keller, will share their expertise in two-hour gourmet courses during the weekend. Masterclass tickets are limited to 25 participants per session.
The stars and celebrities of the grilling scene, along with the best grilling brands in the world, will gather for the BBQ Night on Saturday evening (09/07/2025). A limited number of tickets allows visitors to attend this exclusive event and network with the industry’s leading figures in a relaxed atmosphere. Culinary delights for the evening will be provided by famous grill masters, while the Austrian blues-punk duo DeadBeatz will deliver an accompanying energetic soundtrack.
Dates
Friday, the 05.09.2025
12:00 - 20:00
Saturday, the 06.09.2025
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday, the 06.09.2025
19:00 - 23:00
Useful Information
General Information
Open Air
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any Weather
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
for familys
for individual guests
Payment Options
Tickets at the door
Parking facilities
To reach MOTORWOLD Cologne, take the tram line 5 and get off at (station) IKEA Am Butzweilerhof. The walk is about 450 metres.
Price info
Day ticket normal: € 12, reduced: € 10
2-day weekend ticket normal: € 20, reduced: € 16
BBQ Night Ticket: 120,- €
Masterclass ticket: €75 or €80 depending on the course
Dealer ticket (trade only): 15,- €
2-day weekend ticket normal: € 20, reduced: € 16
BBQ Night Ticket: 120,- €
Masterclass ticket: €75 or €80 depending on the course
Dealer ticket (trade only): 15,- €
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