Back to Smoke and Fire festival by popular demand are McBagley BBQ, husband-and-wife duo Shane and Maisie McBagley.
Renowned for their expertise in live-fire cooking and community-driven culinary innovation.
Shane, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, combines fine dining experience with BBQ mastery, hosting bbq cooking courses for over 10 years, pop-ups, and festivals annually in collaboration with brands like Weber Grills.
Maisie, a former head chef and co-founder of The Great Plate CIC, has redefined school meals while showcasing her live fire skills at major festivals such as Long Road and C2C.
Together, they earned 3rd place in the Live Fire category at the World Food Championships, impressing judges with dishes like cherry-smoked lamb and reverse-seared ribeye. Through pop-ups, supper clubs, and masterclasses, they create fresh, scratch-made food paired with storytelling and creativity, redefining modern BBQ as both an art and a shared passion.
We are looking forward to seeing them feature in our Ember lounge ( Check out their Ember Menu here) and on our feast from the fire stage at Smoke and Fire Maldon.
