Meatopia Glasgow 2026 Final Chef Line-Up Revealed

Meatopia Glasgow 2026 Reveals Final Chef Line-Up Ahead of SWG3 Return

The flames are almost ready to roar once again as Meatopia Glasgow 2026 confirms the final chefs joining this year’s bumper line-up ahead of its return to SWG3 next month.

After attracting more than 6,000 food lovers to its debut Glasgow event in 2025, the celebrated live-fire cooking festival is back from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026 with another huge weekend of smoke, fire, music, drinks and some of the UK’s most exciting chefs.

Buy Meatopia Glasgow 2026 tickets here or visit the official Meatopia website for more information.

Final 10 chefs added to Meatopia Glasgow 2026

The final chef announcement adds even more firepower to an already impressive line-up.

• Jake Clayton – The Loveable Rogue
• Lee Murdoch – Ondine
• Louisa Boulazreg – Qasba
• Michael Hunter – The Spanish Butcher
• Andrew Toogood – Porter & Rye
• Jakub Konrad – KO:TE
• Kaori Simpson – Harajuku Kitchen
• Lee Tiernan – fkaBAM
• Chris Roberts – Flamebaster
• Gemma Da’lyn

Fire, smoke and big flavours return to Glasgow

One of the chefs making their Meatopia Glasgow debut this year is Jake Clayton, executive chef at The Loveable Rogue.

Known for hyper-seasonal dishes packed with bold flavour, Jake previously worked in several Michelin-starred and five-star kitchens before moving north to Scotland, where he helped launch Glasgow restaurant Brett after time spent at Cail Bruich.

“I’m genuinely buzzing to be joining Meatopia in Glasgow this June. Cooking over fire is one of the most honest, instinctive ways to cook — there’s nowhere to hide, just skill, timing, and respect for the ingredients.”

Also joining the line-up is Lee Murdoch from Ondine at Seaton House in St Andrews.

Lee brings extensive international experience from kitchens across the UK, Asia and the Middle East, alongside a passion for sustainable and ingredient-led cooking. During his time in Abu Dhabi, he won Best Steakhouse in the BBC Good Food Guide before later working in London, Manchester and New York.

“Live-fire cooking has always been something I’m deeply passionate about. There’s a real honesty to it; no shortcuts, just great produce, fire, and skill.”

Qasba brings Saharan-inspired cooking to Meatopia

Another standout addition is Louisa Boulazreg from Qasba in Glasgow’s Southside.

Inspired by Saharan desert cooking and Touareg heritage, Louisa’s food blends flavours and influences gathered through travels across North Africa, South America, Spain and Mexico, all while showcasing seasonal Scottish produce.

Since opening Qasba last year, the restaurant has earned praise from food critics and built a loyal following through sold-out supper clubs and immersive cooking workshops.

“Cooking over fire is where everything feels most honest. It connects you to instinct, to ingredients, and to the landscape they come from.”

Returning favourites join the 2026 festival

Alongside the newly announced chefs, Meatopia Glasgow will also welcome back several fan favourites from last year’s event.

• Danny Carruthers – Sebb’s
• Roberta Hall-McCarron – Ardfern
• Craig Nelson – Ox and Finch
• Ashley Bennett and Tom Lane – Ka Pao
• Nick Watkins – El Perro Negro
• Dean Parker – Celentano’s
• Robin Aitken – Margo
• Alex Brady – Corner Shop
• Thomas Greer – BABA
• Calum Montgomery – Edinbane Lodge
• John-Ross Patrick – The Winged Ox at Saint Luke’s
• Iain Gourlay – Smoke N Flame
• Gregg Boyd – Auld Hag

Popular returning street food favourites Dave Summertime and Gerrard Warrender from Dumbarton’s Mexican street food sensation The Big Taquero will also be back after serving some of the festival’s most talked-about dishes in 2025.

When is Meatopia Glasgow 2026?

Meatopia Glasgow 2026 takes place from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026 at SWG3, Glasgow.

With world-class chefs, live-fire cooking, drinks, DJs, music and some of Scotland’s best food all under one roof, it is shaping up to be one of Glasgow’s must-visit food events of the summer.

Tickets: Buy tickets for Meatopia Glasgow 2026

More information: Visit the official Meatopia website