From the Shack — Season 3, Episode 7: Looking Back at the Big BBQ Community Cookout

This week we take a proper look back at what turned out to be an incredible weekend at the Big BBQ Community Cookout at Millington Hall Farm. What started as an idea to bring the community together has quickly become one of the most unique BBQ gatherings in the UK — and this episode is all about celebrating the people who made it happen. The Cookout only works because of the amazing people involved. In this episode we talk about: The incredible atmosphere across the whole weekend Campers, day visitors and BBQ fanatics all coming together The community spirit around the fires Why events like this matter so much to the UK BBQ scene This event is proof that BBQ is about far more than just food. A huge thank you to all of the chefs who gave up their time to cook, teach and feed the crowds throughout the weekend. From live fire demos to relaxed chats around the grills, the level of talent on display was unreal — but even better was how approachable and welcoming everyone was. That’s what makes this community special. We also shout out the brilliant butchers who brought the butchery demos to life. Breaking down cuts, sharing knowledge, answering questions and helping people understand more about the food they cook — it added another layer to the whole weekend experience. Massive thanks to all of the vendors who came down and supported the event. One of the best things about the Cookout is giving smaller businesses, creators and BBQ brands a place to showcase what they do in a relaxed, community-first environment. A huge thank you to the main sponsors who help make this event possible: 🔥 The Catering Butcher Supplying incredible quality meat and supporting the community from day one. 🔥 Globaltic Charcoal Helping keep the fires burning all weekend with quality charcoal built for proper live fire cooking. Without support like this, events like the Cookout simply wouldn’t happen. Millington Hall Farm absolutely loves hosting this event and being part of the BBQ community. The farm is more than happy to continue building this event and creating a space where people can come together through food and fire. And From the Shack Podcast is proud to help be the voice of it all. The conversation carries on every day in the From the Shack WhatsApp group — packed with cooks, tips, BBQ chat and community support. 👉 Join here: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1n16JqsWCf... 🔥 Steve / Charred Food Co Instagram: @charredfoodco 🔥 Dec / Cheshire Grill Instagram: @cheshire_grill Follow the podcast accounts for event updates, cooks, guests and everything BBQ. The next big event is coming fast… 🔥 Live fire cooking 🔥 Music 🔥 Butchery stage 🔥 Farming stage 🔥 Community vibes all weekend 🎟️ Tickets available now: 👉 ⁠https://www.meatupfestival.com⁠ The Big BBQ Community Cookout continues to show exactly what the UK BBQ scene is about: Good people. Good food. Open fires. No egos. And we can’t wait to do it all again 🔥 🔥 The Community Behind the Event👨‍🍳 Demo Chefs & Live Fire Cooking🥩 Demo Butchers🛍️ Vendors & Community Businesses🙌 Main Sponsors🏕️ Millington Hall Farm & From the Shack📲 Join the Community📲 Follow the Journey🎟️ MEAT UP Festival — August 1st & 2nd🔥 Final Word