Chefs on Fire is one of Portugal’s most exciting culinary festivals—a celebration of live-fire cooking where acclaimed chefs trade traditional kitchens for blazing pits, open flames, and smoke-filled creativity. Over two unforgettable days, the event brings together some of the country’s most innovative culinary talents, each crafting dishes exclusively over wood, charcoal, and embers. It’s considered one of the greatest culinary events in Europe and quickly gaining in popularity each year.

We will travel to Cascais, a sun-soaked seaside town just outside Lisbon. Picture golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, pastel-colored villas, and winding old-town streets lined with cafés and wine bars. Cascais’ relaxed, elegant vibe makes it the perfect home base—close to the Atlantic, full of character, and buzzing with culture and nightlife.

At the festival, you can expect a full-sensory experience: the smell of wood smoke drifting through the air, sizzling meats and veggies fire-roasted to perfection, live music, local Portuguese wines and craft cocktails, and chefs working just steps away from the crowd. Think communal tables, big flavors, and a laid-back, festival-meets-gourmet atmosphere. Tickets include a certain number of dishes and drinks over the two day event along with access to live music shows, cooking workshops, tastings, and plenty of opportunities to meet the chefs behind the flames.

Refunds available by request before July 1, 2026.