“Ask around... sold out 5 years in a row and everyone has loved their experience at Vanlife Eats. As we grow, the event just keeps getting better and better!”
Watch highlights from previous years
There is so much included
Cooking Demos
Interactive demos from Chef Mark and guest cooks. Watch van cooking in action and pick up techniques you can use on the road.
Health & Wellbeing
Yoga, breathwork, self-defence and more. Because you are what you eat — and how you move.
Vanlife Workshops
Van build talks, adventure stories, practical advice on converting and living in a van. Something for everyone.
Van Bake Off
The UK's only baking competition held entirely in campervan kitchens. Enter your bake, win the glory, share the results.
Family Activities
Fun for all ages and furry co-pilots welcome. Plenty to keep the whole family busy across all three days.
Live Bands & DJs
Carefully selected live entertainment every night. We actively promote vanlifer musicians — if you play, get in touch.
Dog Show & Agility
Managed agility course, pet show and beautiful Hampshire countryside to roam. Dogs absolutely welcome.
The Big Picnic
The largest vanlife picnic in history. Bring a blanket, bring food, gather together for a shared feast with live music.
Bushcraft & Survival
Foraging, bushcrafting, stargazing and campfire carving in the rolling Hampshire hills. Adults and kids alike.
Plus so much more!
Trader market, stargazing, community meetups, and surprises we're still planning.
Early Bird Tickets coming soon
Early Bird Tickets coming soon
The Big Picnic 2027 sells out every single year. Be first in line — Early Bird Tickets are coming soon. Join the Cooking Club to be notified the moment they go on sale.
Only purchase via vanlifeeats.com or tickettailor.com — beware of fake ticket scams.
Practical info
Questions answered
Want to trade at the Big Picnic 2027?
We hand-pick our traders and food vendors. If you have something brilliant to offer the vanlife community, get in touch.
Apply to tradeBig Picnic 2027 · August Bank Holiday
Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke, Hampshire
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets coming soon