London is no stranger to big, beef-y, foodie festivals. Whether it’s a smoke-filled BBQ celebration or a showcase of the country’s best tacos, London’s carnivores always have an event to look forward to. But one of the biggest and beefiest of them all is Burger Fest UK, which returns to London this weekend after a blow-out inaugural festival last year.
Burger Fest will take over the Richmond Athletic Ground from June 12-14. And it’s set to be an incredible showcase of towering burger behemoths. Tickets are already selling out, so act fast to secure some of the last spots at the festival – lest you miss out on some massive burger munching!
Burger Fest UK 2026
Burger Fest offers guests the chance to try some of the best burgers from around the UK, all capped at £10 (or less!). This year, they’ve expanded the offering to include chicken burgers, too, with almost as many vendors slinging bun-wrapped fried chicken as beef-y creations. So if you fancy some ultra-crispy fried chicken in a bun, to break up the meaty offerings, they’ve got you sorted.
Plus, the festival has moved to a new location this year to make space for even more burger traders than before. Be sure to arrive hungry so you can cram as many burgers into your mouth as possible!
The event will also be accessible to dietary requirements, with plenty of Halal options available. (There might not be much on offer for veggies, though, sorry folks!)
As well as the food, the event will also feature “craft beer bars, cocktails, an entire bar dedicated to pickle backs, brand activations, giveaways, DJs and a packed entertainment schedule”. While you’re there, you can watch (and perhaps even participate in) the likes of burger-eating competitions and live cooking demonstrations.
The best burgers in the UK
This isn’t just an excuse to cram buns and beef into your face, though. At the heart of the fest is the UK Burger Championships. As you eat your way through the lineup, you can vote on your favourite, which will be crowned The People’s Champion.
Among the burger slingers confirmed for this year’s festival are:
- 7Bone
- Babble Hove (by Sam Lambert)
- Baggio Burger (2025 Traders’ Choice Award)
- Baps Belfast
- Black Bear Burger (2025 Runner Up)
- Bun & Sum
- Bun X
- Chicken George x The Rib Man
- Clucking Oinks
- Dash Burger (Dublin)
- Dom’s Subs x Jupiter Burger
- Gurt Wings
- Hills BBQ
- Meatcastles (2025 UK Burger Champion)
- Meatstop
- Please Sir One Bite
- Smash & Slide
- Smith’s of Bourton
- Strip Club Street Food (2025 Third Place)
- Zephyr Burgers (2025 Industry Award)
Who will be crowned the UK’s best burger vendor this year? That’s up to you! Be sure to grab a ticket, demolish some burgers, and have your say.
Keep up to date with Burger Fest, and grab your tickets, here.
