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Cooking Zone Hosted by Mark | Vanlife Eats

We’re bringing the heat to the Thruxton tarmac! Join us daily for high-energy demos, viral food hacks, and the ultimate off-grid kitchen party.

FRIDAY: THE WARM-UP LAPS

10:30 AM | RIDGEMONKEY MASTERCLASS The Smash-Burger Taco Hack:  Crispy beef, melted cheese, and Marks signature sauce all done in the van-favourite RidgeMonkey.

12:00 PM | GOZNEY PIZZA MASTERCLASS The “Hot & Sweet”  Pizza Session: We’re firing up the pizza ovens for the Nduja & Hot Honey Power-Lap. Spicy, sticky, and 100% turbo charged!

2:00 PM | |MAIN STAGE DEMO:  Nitro Steak & Ribs: The ultimate trackside combo. Fire-Cracker Skirt Steak Strips paired with Dirty Elote Corn Ribs. Learn the trick to cutting corn so it curls like ribs, finished with lime, feta, and Mexican spice. Boom! Nitro!

4:30 PM | THE “PITS” COOKING Q&A Let’s talk tech! From Induction vs. Gas to the best off-grid power setups for 2026, bring your questions and get your van kitchen race-ready.

19:00 | An Evening with Vanlife Eats: Immersive Italian Wine Tasting (VIP – Limited Spaces)

SATURDAY: THE MAIN EVENT

10:30 AM | GOZNEY PIZZA MASTERCLASS The Breakfast Club: Fuel your morning with White-Base Breakfast Pizzas. Pancetta, ricotta, and a perfectly runny egg cooked in 60 seconds at 500°C.

12:30 PM |  COBB BBQ MASTERCLASS Korean Street Food Takeover: Gochujang Chicken Sliders. High-heat searing meets spicy korean sauce. Come grab a sample of these trackside treats.

3 PM | MAIN STAGE DEMO: BBQ Shrimp Tacos: Succulent shrimp in a Louisiana-style velvety, black pepper butter sauce wrapped in a charred corn tortilla. Fresh, indulgent, and legendary.

4:30 PM | RIDGEMONKEY MASTERCLASS: Halloumi Rave:Loaded Halloumi Fries with mint, pomegranate, and yogurt drizzle. Fast, fresh, and the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

6 PM |  BITEFEST SPECIAL Fried Lasagna Bites: We’re taking my Italian travels and turning them into the ultimate snackable festival bite. Crispy, cheesy, and legendary.

SUNDAY: THE FINALE SPRINT

11:00 AM | RIDGEMONKEY MASTERCLASS The Breakfast Rustico: The ultimate Sunday recovery fuel. We’re layering eggs, sausage, pancetta, and melting cheese into a golden, rustic masterpiece. Hearty, flakey, and absolutely essential for a hangover cure!

ALL WEEKEND: THE KITCHEN HUB

Between demos, swing by to get hands-on with the latest campervan cooking kits such as Gozney, Outwell, Omnia, Cobb, and RidgeMonkey. Troubleshoot your setup and talk gas vs induction with Mark and check out our tried-and-tested off-grid gear.

Exclusive VIP Evening Event – The Italian Wine Experience

For something truly special, join me on Friday night for an immersive journey through Italy. 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 VIP Ticket Holder Event Only.  For only £25 extra you will have access to the VIP trackside lounge.  Don’t miss out so secure your spot now!

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