Food & Drink
BBQ, Blues, Booze + More
This year we are delighted to announce Smoke & Fire Events, organiser of the award-winning Smoke & Fire Festivals, the nation’s Largest BBQ and Outdoor cooking Festival, as our new BBQ partners at Red Rooster.
They promise to bring their Low n Slow BBQ and Live Fire skills to curate the dawn of our new Red Roaster BBQ Pit arena, where you can expect some of the most experienced and exciting fire cooks and BBQ Pitmasters.
Pat and Jim from Smokin’ Soul Ireland, International Competition Pitmaster Phil Wingo of ‘Pork Mafia’ from Chicago, and Micheal and Thomas of Origins BBQ, will all be on hand to offer up some great interactive demonstrations, passing on a ton of practical skills and also some great tasting food!
You can find out more on Smoke & Fire Festivals here:
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Phil Wingo (Pork Mafia)
Although he’s out of Chicago, Phil travels across the States, and the globe, for the love of BBQ. A well-established Pitmaster on the competition circuit but Phil is also Head Honcho for the ‘PorkMafia’ line of rubs and seasonings, which keep many a busy smokehouse stocked up on flavour across the globe.
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Origins BBQ
Origins BBQ was founded by two trained chefs Michael Gasson and Thomas Rose. Tired of working to the constraints of a busy kitchen and looking to share their passion for BBQ and Live fire cooking, they decided to found Origins BBQ and share that passion with the world. Michael has 16 years of kitchen experience, including stints at Mark Sargents 3 AA Rosette restaurant ‘Rocksalt’ and has worked alongside the late Gary Rhodes. Needless to say, with the level of experience Michael and Thomas have gained over their careers, you’re gonna’ be in safe hands at Red Rooster.
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Smokin’ Soul
Ireland’s Pat and Jim of Smokin’ Soul represent the very essence of authentic BBQ, famously making all their own equipment and cooking all their own BBQ food. They have a down to earth approach and attitude close to our hearts at Red Rooster and we can’t wait for you to taste some of the most incredible BBQ out there.
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Firefly Barbecue
At Firefly Barbecue, they think it’s time to put a punch in your pork and a kick in your chicken. That’s why they've recreated the authentic taste of American BBQ for the European consumer. Great Taste Award Winners 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, plus winners of the American Royal Best BBQ Sauce on the Planet and NYC Sauce King. FireFly Competiton BBQ sauce was voted the Best BBQ sauce in its category at the prestigious American Royal in Kansas City out of over 500 entries worldwide. This Firefly sauce is now blazing a trail in the competition BBQ circuit, and you can try it too at this year Red Rooster.
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The Mac Factory
This is SERIOUS gourmet Mac n Cheese. All their Mac’s come with our mouth-watering classic cheese blend of Mature Cheddar and Mozzarella, topped with their famous signature Parmesan and Thyme crumble.
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Original Fryup Material
They’ve proudly featured in Esquire (UK’s Best Breakfasts), Evening Standard, Radio 4, The Independent, Time Out, Metro and on TV with Mary Portas’ ‘Queen of the High Street’. Dishes inspired by the best of British but with the added hustle and bustle of the diners and brunch joints of the US – all from their vintage Ambulance.
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Deadgood Burgers
It ain’t good, unless it’s Dead Good! The sister arm of the infamous Deadgood Burritos, they cook up some of the most lip-smacking burgers around.
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The Rattling Pan
With their southern style stews and wraps, they have been keeping the vegetarians & vegan Rooster’s in delight since 2015 . With a rolling menu of chilli, chowder, jambalaya and more, all made fresh daily and all very reasonably priced you will not be short of choices. And do not forget their daily breakfast service with the legendary southern style hash. Open from 8am till late
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Oatopia
The award-winning champions of all things Oats, they’ve become a staple at Red Rooster.
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Vegan Junkies
As the name suggests, who says Vegan food can’t be addictively good! Stacked on mash, in a wrap, with rice, or loaded nachos, you decide it your way.
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Powters
Local boys Powters, are the makers of the famous Great Taste Award winning Newmarket Sausage since 1881. They serve gourmet Jumbo Hotdogs with an array of toppings, fillings and flavours including a Red Rooster Special Texas Style Southern Smokey.
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WaffleStick
They’ve fed the teams at the likes of Facebook, Disney and Youtube – and we’re proud to have them provide the best waffles going to our dear Roosters. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, WaffleStick offer a quirky, unique take on the standard Belgian Waffle. Served with delicious luxury sauces and a selection of toppings, build your own menu and create an indulgent treat!
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Little Espresso Company
Born in 2014, these coffee pioneers live and breathe speciality coffee and loose teas. Feeding cast and crew across Hollywood motion pictures, commercials and TV shows, you can be sure that they’ll offer you the lift you may need after a long day and night of dancing the night away at Red Rooster!
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Ronaldo Ices
Local Willy Wonka’s, Ronaldo Ices are Norfolk dairy ice cream makers based in Norwich, who have been manufacturing the finest quality ice cream and sorbet using fresh, local, natural ingredients, for the past 35 years. No added flavourings or colourings, and a passion for great street food. This simple ethos has stayed with them and will always be at the heart of what they do. There’s nothing better (non-alcoholic) on a hot Red Rooster afternoon.
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Tudor Almonds
Serving up their award winning caramalised pralines for the past 15 years, this Red Rooster staple is on hand at the main stage as always; the perfect accompaniment to a few tipples.
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Ravenus Fudge
The incredible Colchester Fudge makers, located at the main stage, are the solution to all our sweet tooth needs. Kids and adults alike go mad for their incredible flavours and there’s nothing like a natural sugar boost to keep you dancing longer at Red Rooster!
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