BBQs of the World

Overview

Since the dawn of time, we've cooked over an open flame. Yet through the centuries, a host of cultures have developed their own way of doing things. Forming part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival's Special Events program, BBQs of the World is your chance to get a taste of barbecued goodness from varied corners of the globe. Featuring a diverse array of flavours, techniques and skills, these tantalising highlights will spoil visitors for choice.

Get stuck into spicy Cambodian skewers or discover how communities from West Africa get the BBQ rocking. Then, it's time to explore churrasco from Argentina and Brazil alongside slow-cooked brisket from the US. To complement your meaty feast, there'll be a huge range of sauces, dips, marinades and chilli oils, ensuring you can create your ideal bite.

Plus, MasterChef's Kishwar Chowdhury will swing by to run a live cooking demonstration while guiding you through the must-taste flavours of the day. Held in the fascinating surrounds of Dandenong Market on Sunday, March 30, the cuisine is paired with several compelling cultural encounters.

Expect rhythmic African drum performances and interactive dance workshops with One Spirit Africa, a high-energy Latin drumming workshop by Speranza Entertainment and live dances by Maidens of Polynesia showcasing the traditions of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. Finally, this feast is a family affair, with free face painting and roving entertainment for the kids.