East London is to host a two-day festival dedicated to chilli peppers.
Among the chefs taking part in Chilli Chilli Bang Bang, on May 9 and 10, are Thomasina Miers, Martin Morales, Tom Parker Bowles and Giorgio Locatelli.
The Dalston Yard festival will feature peppers from around the world, chef demonstrations, fiery street food and a spice market.
There will also be DJs, live music and tequila cocktails. Wahaca founder Miers, who is the author of Chilli Notes; Recipes To Warm The Heart (Not Burn The Tongue), said: “Since my first trip to Mexico, aged 18, chillies have become my passion.
I cook with chillies, travel with them, feed them to my young babies, hell, I even wrote a book about them on my last maternity leave. They are the key seasoner of some of my favourite foods.”
Morales, founder of Ceviche, said: “Peruvian chillies are like love at first bite. They are rare in London and taste like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. They are a standout ingredient in our Peruvian dishes at Andina and we can’t wait to serve them.”
Food stalls will include Mexican from Wahaca, including pork pibil tacos served by Miers, Indian by Rola Wala and Roti Chai, Sichuanese from Bar Shu, Thai from Som Saa, Japanese from Nanban and Yum Bun. Tickets cost £15, or £10 early bird, which includes three drinks, hot sauce and a “chilli notes” festival guide.
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