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June 13th, 2026Brussels – BeHere
Heat returns.
After last year’s first edition, Master of Peppers comes back stronger, sharper, and more focused. This time, we move beyond tasting tables and build a full day around practice, technique, and transmission.
Master of Peppers Part II is about doing, learning, competing, and meeting the people who shape the spicy scene from the inside.
No passive spectators.
More workshops.
More makers.
More hands in the brine.
Market | Be-Here (11:00 – 19:00) (Free Entry)
Expect a curated selection of hot sauce makers, chili growers, spice specialists, fermenters, and food projects from Belgium and neighbouring countries. Small-scale producers with distinct identities and bold flavour profiles.
Food trucks and collaborations will keep the fire balanced with proper food designed to work with heat, not fight it.
Explore 20-25 stands offering hot sauces, peppers, and spices. Already confirmed stands:
9000 Hot Sauce: @9000hotsauce
Chardy’s Hot Sauce: @chardys_hot_sauce
Cosmic Heat: @cosmic.heat.co
FelFel: @felfel.brussels
Fonsies Insane Hot Sauce: @fonsiesinsanehotsauce
Happy Hatter Hot Sauce: @happyhatterhotsauce
Hotzeg.bxl: @hotzeg.bxl
Jetty’s Fine Foods: @jerrys.fine.foods
Maison Habanero: @maisonhabanero
Misao: @misaokivu
Qudo’tjes: @qudotjes
LOS.BXL: @los.bxl
Wild Sauce Co: @wildsauce_co
Shadow Reaper: @shadowreapers.food
Achi Karachi icro Saucery: @achi_karachi
Hiete Saas: @hiete_saas
Badskin’s Garden: @badskins_garden
Ardente Hot Sauce:@ardentehotsauce
Grab delicious food from various food trucks and local producers.
Already confirmed stands
La Tapasseria: @tapasseria
La Tana: @valeriobannoni
oKo: @oko_bxl
Don Quesadillo: @donquesadillobrussels
Pavé A La Mer: @pavealamer
Vamos Mezcal Bar: @vamos_mezcal.bar
Fermenthings | Tasting & Workshops (Tickets Required for Workshops)
This year, Master of Peppers opens the floor to external specialists. Each workshop is hosted by a dedicated maker bringing their own technique, geography, and philosophy of spice.
Crispy Chili Oil
Achar
Fermented hot sauce
Pickled Jalapenos
Harissa
11:00 | Workshop: Harissa – Make your own tastebomb from Tunisia
12:00 | TBC External Workshop.
13:00 | Workshop: Pickling – Learn how to pickle your jalapeno’s and other vegetables with a spicy twist.
14:00 | TBC External Workshop.
15:00 | Workshop: Fermented Hot Sauce – Make your own spicy creation.
RESERVED FOR THE HOT HEAD CONTEST
17:00 | Workshop: Achar – Learn the art of this traditional Indian condiment.
18:00 | TBC External Workshop..
19:00 | Workshop: Spicy Oils & Infusions – Discover infused flavors.
Happenings | Be-Here
ALL DAY | Amateur Hot Sauce Maker Contest: Amateur spice lovers and makers compete for glory!
Open all day.
The tradition continues.
Amateur makers bring their creations.
Blind tasting.
Honest feedback.
One winner.
If you’ve been fermenting in your kitchen all year, this is your moment.
Sign-up required.
16:00 – 17:00 | Brussels Hot Head Challenge: Who can handle the heat? (Sign-Up Required)
Afternoon showdown.
Last year, Christophe Anciaux claimed the crown.
Will he defend his title?
Or will a new Brussels Hot Head take over?
Registration required.
Pride at stake.
20:00 | Winners Announcement: Celebrate the contest champions with prizes, goodies, and more!
SOLSTICE – Stoner Metal Festival | La Source (12:00 – 01:00)
Concerts
Enjoy stoner metal bands all day with spicy beers on tap. More info soon!
(Free Entry)
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Event Venue
Dieudonné Lefevre 4, 1020 Brussels, Belgium, Dieudonné Lefèvrestraat 4, 1020 Brussel, België, Koekelberg, Belgium
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.