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To celebrate UK BBQ Week - Mexican Monday is getting a bold, flame-grilled twist. Grillstream and HungryFireGuy are challenging the UK’s BBQ masters to create the most elaborate smash taco—think crispy, flavour-packed fillings, creative toppings and serious grill skills.

Whether you go classic or push the boundaries with something completely original, this is your opportunity to show off your barbecue expertise and stand out from the crowd for a chance to WIN a Grillstream 2 Burner BBQ and a bundle of accessories!

To enter, simply post your smash taco creation on social media, tag #ukbbqweek, and make sure you follow @Grillstream and @hungryfireguy. The competition opens from Monday 4th May, and all entries must be submitted by 31st May.

Fire up the grill, get creative, and let’s see what you’ve got.

About UK BBQ Week

UK BBQ Week is an annual celebration of outdoor cooking that brings people across the United Kingdom together to enjoy good food, warmer weather and relaxed social gatherings. 

At its heart, UK BBQ Week is about more than simply grilling food. It reflects a broader shift in how people in the UK approach cooking and entertaining. Barbecuing, once centred on straightforward burgers and sausages, has developed into a more varied and creative culinary activity.

People now experiment with a wide range of dishes, from marinated meats and seafood to grilled vegetables, plant-based options and even desserts. Food writers, chefs and home cooks alike often share recipes, cooking tips and safety advice, encouraging both beginners and more experienced barbecue enthusiasts to take part and develop their skills. The weather, of course, plays its part.

The unpredictability of the British climate adds a sense of humour and determination to the occasion—barbecues frequently go ahead regardless of a bit of rain, underlining the social importance of the event over perfect conditions. From a social point of view, UK BBQ Week encourages a sense of community.

Families, friends and neighbours come together in gardens, parks and other outdoor spaces, strengthening connections and enjoying informal dining. It also reflects wider lifestyle trends that favour outdoor living and more relaxed ways of eating.

Overall, UK BBQ Week is both a celebration of food and a social tradition—one that showcases the UK’s evolving food culture while retaining its familiar, good-humoured spirit. Find out more

Competition Terms & Conditions:

UK BBQ Week Smash Taco Competition – Terms & Conditions

1. Promoter

This competition is run by Grillstream in collaboration with HungryFireGuy.

2. Eligibility

Open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
Employees of the promoter, their families, or anyone professionally connected with the competition are not eligible to enter.

3. Competition Period

The competition opens on Monday 4th May 2026.
All entries must be received by 11:59pm on 31st May 2026.
Entries submitted after this time will not be considered.

4. How to Enter

To enter, participants must:

Create a smash taco using a BBQ.
Post a photo or video of their creation on social media (Instagram or Facebook).
Tag #ukbbqweek in the post.
Follow both @Grillstream and @hungryfireguy.

Entries that do not meet all of the above criteria may be disqualified.

5. Entry Requirements

Entries must be the participant’s own original creation.
Multiple entries are permitted; however, each entry must be unique.
Content must not be offensive, inappropriate, or infringe on any third-party rights.

6. Prize

One winner will receive a Grillstream 2 Burner BBQ and a bundle of accessories.
The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
The promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value if necessary.

7. Winner Selection & Notification

The winner will be selected by an independent judge based on creativity, presentation, and overall appeal. The winner will be contacted via social media within 7 days of the closing date. If the winner does not respond within 5 days, the promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

8. Publicity

By entering, participants agree that their content may be used by the promoter for marketing and promotional purposes (including social media), with appropriate credit given.

9. General

The promoter reserves the right to cancel, amend, or suspend the competition where necessary.

By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

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