It’s nearly time to fire things up for the 10th edition of the NZ Hot Sauce Festival, happening at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen in Auckland, on 31 May, 11am–7pm!

Hot Sauce Festival – Ten Year Anniversary | Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland.

Get your early bird tickets now—don’t miss NZ’s hottest festival!

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The NZ Chilli Eating Champs Grand Final and League of Fire Oceania Belt Match will kick off at 5pm, and this year’s event promises to be the hottest yet! Australia’s reigning chilli champ, Dom “The Chilli King”, is flying in to take on New Zealand’s best in a clash for ultimate chilli-eating glory.

Returning to the ring is two-time NZ Champion Shannon Leigh, and making a fiery comeback from retirement is three-time NZ Champion Jesse Painter, who recently won the Christchurch qualifier. Jesse’s gunning to reclaim both his NZ title and the coveted Oceania Belt.

Who will take the crown? We have no idea—but you won’t want to miss this ultimate showdown at the main event of the NZ Hot Sauce Festival!

Final Heat – NZ Chilli Eating Champs
17 May, 3pm at The Empire, Auckland

This is your last chance to qualify for the Grand Final and the Oceania Belt Match! Spaces are filling fast, so it’s set to be a scorching heat!

See May dates on our site here and if you are interested in entering contact Clint, at clint@firedragonchillies.co.nz