Vanlife Festival 2026
Join us at one of our favourite events of the year!
Join Mark from Vanlife Eats at Vanlife Festival!
I am thrilled to be heading back to one of our absolute favorite events of the year Vanlife Festival! This weekend truly delivers in every way: incredible community vibes, a packed showground of inspiring builds, great music, and, of course, great food.
This year, I’ll be hosting a dedicated Cooking Hub your go-to spot for leveling up your off-grid culinary game. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time traveler, I’ll be running a series of live demonstrations, masterclasses, and hands-on workshops designed for cooking in and out of your campervan.
What’s on the Menu?
The Gozney Pizza Masterclass: Get hands-on and learn how to fire up authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas using the industry-leading Gozney ovens.
The Cobb Masterclass: Take your BBQ skills to the next level we’ll be smashing out everything from Moroccan Lamb Kofte to quick-infused Smoked Prawns.
RidgeMonkey Masterclass: Discover the versatility of the vanlife cult-favorite toasted sandwich maker with three unique daily recipes.
Authentic Italian Heritage: I’ll be sharing the secret to Pallotte Cace e Ove the incredible vegetarian egg and cheese “meatballs” I discovered during my travels in Campobasso, Italy.
Between demos, come hang out for our Cooking Q&A. You can get a close-up look at our tried and tested cooking equipment, troubleshoot your van-cooker setup, induction vs gas hobs, or just chat about full-time life on the road.
Exclusive Evening Event – Italian Flavors & Fine Wine
For something truly special, join me on Friday or Saturday night for an immersive journey through Italy in a glass and on a plate. We’ll explore unique regional wines paired with authentic treats, all set against the backdrop of stories from my own Italian vanlife adventures.
Note: This is a limited-capacity, bookable event! Don’t miss out so secure your spot now!
See you at the Cooking Hub – let’s make some noise (and some incredible food)!
Cooking Hub Event Schedule
Friday
10:30 | RidgeMonkey Demo: The Ultimate Vanlife Breakfast Frittata
12:00 | 30-Minute Stovetop: Simple, Fresh One-Pan Authentic (no jarred sauce) Roman Pasta
14:00 | Cobb Masterclass: Moroccan Lamb Kofte with Van-made Flatbreads and a Spicy Slaw
16:00 | Q&A Session: Vanlife Cooking Equipment Talk & Van Tour
19:00 | An Evening with Vanlife Eats: Immersive Italian Wine Tasting (Paid Event – Pre-bookable)
Saturday
10:30 | RidgeMonkey Demo: Morroccan Shakshuka Breakfast
12:00 | Authentic Italian: “Pallotte Cace e Ove” (Egg & Cheese Meatballs)
14:00 | Gozney Pizza Masterclass: Hand-stretched Neapolitan Pizza Workshop (Hands-on)
16:00 | Cobb Quick-Smoke: Infused Lemon Prawns & Smoking Techniques
19:00 | An Evening with Vanlife Eats: Immersive Italian Wine Tasting (Paid Event – Pre-bookable)
Sunday
10:30 | RidgeMonkey Demo: Breakfast Rustico
12:00 | Omnia Stovetop Oven: No Oven Baking
14:00 | Gozney Pizza Masterclass: Hand-stretched Neapolitan Pizza Workshop (Hands-on)
16:00 | Q&A Session: Vanlife Cooking Equipment Talk & Van Tour
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