THE 2009 BRITISH BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS AND FESTIVAL AT LAVERSTOKE PARK FARM, HAMPSHIRE

Sunday 26 July marks the return of The British BBQ Championships and
Festival, this year hosted by Sainsbury’s at Laverstoke Park Farm, home to
Formula 1 champion and pioneering organic farmer Jody Scheckter.

The 2,500 acre biodynamic farm, which supplies meat to the likes of Heston
Blumenthal, Raymond Blanc and Abel & Cole, will provide the perfect backdrop
for the family-focused festival. Visitors are invited to explore the grounds, meet
well-known chefs and enjoy the day’s entertainment including the main highlight
of the Festival, The British BBQ Championships.

The Championships is a colourful competition introduced last year to Ilminster,
Somerset. Teams of up to five people compete in a contest judged by a range of
professional chefs, including Antony Worrall Thompson, for the Championship
title and a £500 or £1000 cash prize. Contestants enter as either professional
or novice, and a third option allows budding BBQ-ers to compete against amateur
teams representing countries across the globe. All teams will cook a joint of
Laverstoke organic buffalo and another of their choice on an open fire BBQ
provided by Blistering Barbeques. Professional teams currently include The
Brasserie at The Aviator Hotel at Farnborough, Roast of Borough Market,
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Blistering BBQ’s & Chicago Rib Shack.

A full programme of family entertainment will include: Laverstoke’s own buffalo &
hog roasts, jazz band, fantastic farm tours, a bouncy castle, magic show, coconut
shies, cork shoot, dunk tank & other fete classics. Guests are also encouraged to
BBQ within the grounds and proud event sponsor Sainsbury’s will be product
sampling from their SO Organic range to complement visitors’ picnics.

One Meaty Day Out! Tickets are now on sale, and start at just £15 for a car
and its passengers.

Opening times: 11am-6pm. For further information on the
event and the BBQ Championships visit www.britishbarbequefestival.com or
contact organisers Single Market Events on 0208 948 5522.