Paris, April 2, 2026 – Get ready for a sizzling culinary experience! From Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Parc Floral de Paris will host the 5th edition of the Barbecue Expo. This event promises three intense days dedicated to outdoor cooking, featuring grilling, masterclasses, and culinary shows for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The expo, which has grown to become Europe’s leading BBQ salon, is expected to draw over 80,000 visitors.
A Barbecue Festival for All Tastes
Whether you are a novice or an expert, the Barbecue Expo is designed to cater to everyone. With more than 450 exhibitors from 25 countries, the event offers a comprehensive barbecue experience. Attendees can look forward to live demonstrations, tastings, masterclasses, and business networking opportunities. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the spring setting of the Parc Floral, fostering a convivial and gourmet spirit.
Chefs and Pitmasters Take Center Stage
A highlight of the expo will be the presence of 70 pitmasters and chefs from around the world, including the USA, Canada, UK, and Germany. They will share their expertise through demonstrations of smoking, low & slow cooking, reverse searing, mastering embers, and even sweet barbecue creations. The program also includes show exhibitions by North American pitmasters, solo battles, team battles for the All-Star Europe pre-selection, the designation of the official All-Star Europe, continental confrontations between Europe and North America, and fun exhibition battles between men and women of the circuit. These dynamic shows will blend techniques and creativity, inspiring both the public and professionals.
BBQ Trends and Innovations
Barbecue Expo is also a platform for showcasing the future of BBQ. Leading brands will unveil their latest products and set the tone for the season, while new entrants will disrupt the market with high-performance accessories and equipment, next-generation fuels, creative sauces and spices, premium outdoor kitchens, outdoor fittings, and gourmet food products. Each stand will offer an invitation to discover new ways to enhance home grilling and reinvent the barbecue experience.
The salon is not only for amateurs; it also serves as a crucial event for professionals to source, compare, identify trends, and meet decision-makers from around the world. It’s a melting pot of BBQ culture where networking, live demonstrations, and innovations converge.
French Hot Sauce Championship – Piment d’Or
This year, the 5th French “Piment d’Or” Hot Sauce Championship will be held at the expo. On Saturday and Sunday, amateurs and experts will compete across three themes: Gourmet, Original, and Quirky. This fiery competition promises to ignite taste buds and inspire future grilling endeavors.
In summary, the Barbecue Expo 2026 is an unmissable event for all grilling enthusiasts, curious newcomers, and professionals seeking inspiration. It offers three days rich in discoveries, culinary shows, tastings, and encounters, where creativity, expertise, and conviviality meet around the same fire. Whether you come to browse, learn, taste, or exchange, prepare for a scorching weekend, both literally and figuratively, that will whet your appetite for summer.
Location: Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide 75012 Paris
Dates: Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026
