Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship 2016

Overview

Things are heating up at The B.East on Lygon Street, the official home of the Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship. This Saturday, 26 brave souls will put their lives on the line in this searing hot contest to find Melbourne's steeliest tastebuds.

Doors open at noon, while the main event kicks off at half past three. The contest consists of 12 knockout rounds, with things getting progressively spicier as the competition intensifies. Participants can be eliminated by tapping out, passing out or vomiting their guts up – although, hopefully it doesn't come to that. It all culminates with the consumption of the Carolina Reaper, which Guinness World Records considers the hottest chilli in the world.

All competitor spots have already been filled, although there's always a chance someone chickens out on the day. In addition to the championship there'll by live music throughout the day, including sets by the Davidson Brothers, DJ Johnny El Pájaro and Iaki Vallejo & The Hits.