Berlin Chili Fest Burns Through May Weekend
50+ hot sauce vendors, a Netflix-adjacent eating contest, and serious heat
The Berlin Chili Fest ran May 29 to 31, 2026 in Berlin, bringing together over 50 international hot sauce suppliers from Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France.
The festival featured twelve food stalls spanning Japanese, Mexican, Indian, and Korean traditions, with vegan and vegetarian options included. The main spectacle was a chili eating competition hosted by the Clifton Chili Club, an outfit that has appeared on Netflix's "We Are the Champions."
Ekdum seedha scene: fire on the plate, fire in the belly, and a serious global hot sauce market on full display in one city.
Field Notes
Quick referenceMay 29-31, 2026. Berlin. 50+ hot sauce vendors from four countries.
Clifton Chili Club ran the eating competition. They've been on Netflix's "We Are the Champions."
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