Pop-Up Vilamoura 2025
20·21·22 June
Debuting in the Algarve: three days of sunset open-fire cooking and live performances in a unique setting.
Tickets at €60.
Welcome to the home of Chefs on Fire
Gourmet Cuisine over open flames
The best national and international chefs return to the roots of open-fire cooking. They prepare unique meat, fish, vegetarian, and dessert dishes in a culinary experience that brings us closer together—just like gathering around a campfire.

Intimate live concerts
Live music enhances the festival atmosphere. No giant screens, no distant views—just up-close performances by top artists, where every seat feels like the front row.
Fire Dining without formalities
Renowned and award-winning chefs cook live, without pretension. Dozens of original signature dishes are available as part of a curated tasting experience, created just for this event.

A festival made to relax
This is a full-day experience, designed to be enjoyed at your own pace—whether you’re having lunch, a snack, or dinner, chatting under the trees, or dozing off in the sun. No rush. Just moments to savor.
A festival to follow along
Join us for two-day festivals in Cascais and Madrid, and discover our Pop-Up tour from the north to the south of Portugal. It’s a moving, ever-changing experience worth chasing.
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Need accommodation? Enjoy a 10% discount on *Vilamoura World hotels, included in the ticket.







Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Doors open at 6pm and close at midnight - you can enter and leave the venue.
Chefs on Fire Vilamoura edition is a dinner-only event and therefore does not include a Kids Zone or children's activities.
Children up to 12 years old may enter for free, but no menu or consumption is included.
From the age of 12 onwards, a regular ticket is required.
Yes, tickets will be available for purchase at the entrance. However, we strongly recommend buying them online for faster access and to avoid queues.
Yes.
Yes. You'll find a variety of seating options, including communal tables, hay bales, and lounge areas with sofas. Seating is unreserved and available on a first-come basis.
Pets are allowed, but we do not recommend bringing them due to safety and food hygiene concerns. Service animals are welcome, in accordance with current legislation.
Chefs on Fire uses 3cket’s digital ticketing system. After purchasing, you’ll receive an SMS with a link to your digital ticket, including a personal QR code. This ticket is used for entry, food and drink consumption, and merchandise purchases. You can top up your balance anytime at on-site charging stations or directly on your phone via MB Way, VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Tickets are personal and valid for one person only. However, you are welcome to share your included food portions with others if you wish.
Each ticket includes several food portions prepared by our chefs. Each day offers several food points, featuring meat, fish, vegetarian, and dessert dishes. If you run out of portions, you can top up your ticket balance at any time to try more.
We offer vegetarian options. While we strive to accommodate dietary preferences, we cannot guarantee the availability of vegan or gluten-free options.
Any remaining balance can be refunded upon request via the 3cket app, within the timeframe specified after the event.
For any ticket-related inquiries, reach out to us at info@chefsonfire.pt or via direct message on our social media channels.
While your ticket includes food portions, you can top up your balance to buy more. Prices for extra portions will be clearly displayed at each vendor station.
The portions will be 180 grams per dish.
In the event that the festival is officially canceled, you may request a refund within 30 days from the date of the public cancellation notice, following the procedure outlined by LOHAD.
An event will only be considered canceled if more than half of the scheduled performances (by chefs or artists) are suspended due to the inability of invited participants to attend. LOHAD reserves the right to modify the program if a chef or artist is unable to participate for reasons beyond the festival's control. In such cases, LOHAD will seek suitable replacements.
Please note that ticket refunds will not be issued in the event of cancellation caused by bad weather, natural disasters, closure of airspace, or other force majeure circumstances. In any case of ticket refund: Only the ticket value will be refunded. Expenses such as travel, accommodation, ticket outlet commissions, or any other services purchased independently are non-refundable and remain the full responsibility of the ticket holder. LOHAD will not be liable for any losses related to third-party arrangements or expenses.
Chefs on Fire is a LOHAD Original Experience. LOHAD is the award-winning creative studio behind The Presidential Train, House of Hope and Dreams, and other acclaimed projects.
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