Meatopia Weekend Has Arrived
This is it. Meatopia week is here. 🔥
The fires are almost lit, the chefs are on their way and Tobacco Dock is about to become the tastiest and more fiery corner of London.
Before you join us, it’s time to get your game plan together. There’s a LOT to eat, drink, see and do, so consider this your pre-Meatopia briefing.
THE ESSENTIAL INFO
WARNING: GET IN EARLY…
Food waste is not the name of our game. We’re committed to ensuring that we don’t have excess food waste at the end of the day. So,whilst every single dish here has been tasted and selected for the menu by our dedicated team, if there are dishes you KNOW you want to try, get down early as obviously the most popular will run out first, and only YOU decide what they’ll be!
The grills are lit and ready to start slinging dishes as soon as those doors fly open… you’ve been warned!
WHEN DO THE GATES OPEN?
Thursday 3rd September: 4pm–10pm
Friday 4th September: 2pm–10pm
Saturday 5th September: 12pm–10pm
Sunday 6th September: 12pm–6pm
HOW TO PAY?
Our chefs are waiting in the wings ready to create their very own unique dish, cooked right in front of you, over fire. You eat as many as you like with MEATBUCKS. But, what are they?
Meatbucks are our festival currency. Each Meatbuck gets you one dish at the event.
They are priced at £7.50 per Meatbuck and the dishes are a starter size, meaning you can try a whole bunch of dishes during the day.
Meatbucks will be readily available on-site from the Meatbuck Bank next to the TV Studio, or from the roving MeatBucaneers.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Our London home at Tobacco Dock is located at Wapping Ln, London E1W 2SF.
Tobacco Dock is located at the junction of Wapping Lane and Pennington Street, E1. The nearest rail and DLR stations are Shadwell and Wapping, both just a 5-minute walk away.
ELIJAH CRAIG COMES TO LONDON
Great barbecue deserves a great bourbon.
Elijah Craig will be bringing the spirit of Kentucky to Meatopia with their very own whiskey tasting room and branded bar. Stop by for a taste, get stuck into a line-up of exciting cocktails, and be one of the first in the UK to experience the brand-new Elijah Craig 15-year-old.
The perfect pit stop between plates.
THE QUAYSIDE HALL
Don't just follow the smoke, have a proper look around. The Quayside Hall is packed with some of our favourite brands, makers and people from the world of outdoor cooking. Whether you're looking to upgrade your grilling set-up, sharpen your kit or simply discover something new, make some time for:
Angus & Oink — big, bold barbecue flavours courtesy of their much-loved rubs, sauces and seasonings. Make sure to try the exclusive Angus and Oink x Meatopia Santa Maria collab BBQ Rub ONLY available at Meatopia London 2026.
Banhoek Chilli Oil — A seriously moreish chilli oil bringing just the right balance of heat, flavour and crunch to whatever you’re eating.
Bayou Rum Bar — Distilled in the heart of Cajun country, in the south of Louisiana, Bayou is an award-winning, authentic craft rum that celebrates the very best of Southern hospitality and flavour.
BBQ Magazine — Essential reading for anyone who likes their food cooked over fire, packed with recipes, techniques, kit and inspiration, sharing the smoke with BBQ Travel Club.
Gozney — bringing the heat with the seriously impressive pizza ovens that have helped transform how people cook outdoors.
House of Charcoal — Premium charcoal and natural cooking fuels for people who take cooking over fire seriously — basically, right at home at Meatopia.
Kamado Joe — ceramic grills built for everything from low-and-slow smoking to seriously high-heat cooking.
Knives From Japan — Handcrafted knives forged by skilled Japanese blacksmiths from across Japan. Each maker has their own distinctive style and approach to knife making, offering something unique for every cook.
Meantime - Want to celebrate a SO GOOD SUMMER? Meantime Brewing are bringing together pints and pipes with their SO GOOD Karaoke booth. Show your best singing skills for a chance to win some SO GOOD merch.
Netherton Foundry — beautifully made British cookware, handcrafted in Shropshire and built to be used, loved and passed down.
Piggy's Hot Honey — sweet, sticky and packing a chilli kick, made for drizzling over just about everything.
Selkie Seaweed — celebrating the flavour of the coast with seaweed-led products that bring something a little different to the kitchen.
Somerset Grills — handcrafted Asado and Grande grills made in Somerset for people who take cooking over fire seriously.
Swig Wines — Independent wine merchants on a mission to find seriously good bottles from brilliant, characterful winemakers around the world.
Typhur — built for people who love great food - smart cooking technology that delivers precision, consistency and outstanding results, every time.
Uncle Beef Biltong — South African spice meets British meat - proper handcrafted Biltong, done properly.
Wee Knob of Butter — butter, but better. Expect seriously good flavoured butters made to take everything from steak to veg up a notch.
YETI — Our friends at YETI are back at Meatopia, bringing their unmistakable spirit of the outdoors to Tobacco Dock, keeping our fires lit and our drinks cool all weekend long. In the Quayside Hall, find their top quality premium coolers, drinkware, and outdoor gear designed for ultra-reliability, durability and performance.
