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Master Of Peppers – BxHell first Hot Sauce and Pepper Festival

June 14 @ 11:00 - 21:00

Free – €25.00

Master of Peppers

Date: June 14th, 2025
Location: Brussels – BeHere

Get ready for a day packed with spice, flavor, and good vibes! Fermenthings is hosting Brussels’ very first Hot Sauce Fest, bringing together the best of the Belgian hot sauce scene along with some fiery guests from the Netherlands and France.

Expect a laid-back atmosphere filled with tastings, challenges, and workshops, where you can explore the world of hot sauces and fermentation. Whether you’re a chili head or just curious, there’s something for everyone—think also foodtrucks, hands-on sessions, and plenty of bold flavors.

Swing by, grab a drink, and let’s turn up the heat together! 🌶️🔥

Here’s what’s happening:

Market | Be-Here (11:00 – 22:00)  (Free Entry)

  • Explore 15–20 stands offering hot sauces, peppers, and spices. Full list will be announced soon!
  • Grab delicious food from various food trucks and local producers.

Fermenthings | Tasting & Workshops (Tickets Required for Workshops and Tastings)

 

  • 11:00 | Workshop: Harissa – Make your own tastebomb from Tunisia with specialist Ryan from Fel.Fel
  • 12:00 | Tasting: Peru – Discover Peruvian spices and peppers.
  • 13:00 | Workshop: Pickling – Learn how to pickle your jalapeno’s and other vegetables with a spicy twist.
  • 14:00 | Tasting: Sichuan – A journey through bold, numbing flavors.
  • 15:00 | Workshop: Fermented Hot Sauce – Make your own spicy creation.
  • 16:00 | Tasting: Thai – Explore the spicy delicacies of Thailand.
  • 17:00 | Workshop: Achar – Learn the art of this traditional Indian condiment.
  • 18:00 | Tasting: India – Dive into the rich spice world of Indian cuisine.
  • 19:00 | Workshop: Spicy Oils & Infusions – Discover infused flavors.

 

Happenings | Be-Here

  • 14:00 – 16:00 | Seed Market & Plant Workshop: Learn about growing peppers. (Tickets Required)
  • ALL DAY | Amateur Hot Sauce Maker Contest: Amateur spice lovers and makers compete for glory! (Sign-Up Required)
  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Brussels Hot Head Challenge: Who can handle the heat? (Sign-Up Required)
  • TBD | 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)

Details

Date:
June 14
Time:
11:00 - 21:00
Cost:
Free – €25.00
Event Category:

Organiser

Fermenthings
Email
info@fermenthings.be
View Organiser Website

Venue

Be-Here
Rue Dieudonné Lefevre 4
1020 Laeken, Bruxelles Belgium + Google Map

RSVP

1 available BXL Hot Head One hour for glory. Battle through 5 Lvls of spicyness to showcase how you handle the heat. The first 20 subscribers will battle for the title of BXL Hot Head of the Year!
21 available Amateur Hot Sauce A team of 5 professional sauce maker and tastemakers will deliberate on the best amateur sauce of Brussels. Do you make your hot sauce at home and want to challenge our jury. Subscribe here and bring your Hot Sauce before 16h at the festival and maybe win a visit to West Land Peppers and the possibility to make a 20L batch of your sauce in the kitchen of Fermenthings!
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19h - Spicy Oils & Infusions
Last workshop of the day will teach you not only how to make these wonderful italian spicy oils but also the crunchy oils and infusions from China. Learn about the different ways to infuse your heat and create savory oils!
€25.00
18 available
11h - Harrisa Workshop
Join Ryan from Fel.Fel and learn in this one hour workshop the Tunisian history of harissa, how this century old process is still relevant and go home with your own made Harissa! Fel.Fel is a Brussels based Harissa producer who works with only locally grown peppers.
€25.00
13 available
15h - Fermented Hot Sauce
In this session you will learn the craft of fermenting, our speciality and end up with a starter for a wonderful hotsauce. Expect Habanero and easy to replicate technique to start your hot sauce making addiction!
€25.00
13 available
13h - Pickling Jalapeno
In this hour you will learn all about pickling and more precisely how to make this wonderful snack jalapeno's for taco's and other comfort food. Learn about the basic of pickling and lets preserve the heat!
€25.00
17 available
17h - Achar
This wonderful tastebomb from india, but also from other south-asian countries is such a treat to have in your fridge. Spicy, tangy, fruity it has it all. Go home with a seasonal Achar at the end of the workshop
€25.00
19 available
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