Fire at Mabon

Hangfire BBQ was founded by Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, celebrated for bringing authentic, ethically sourced barbecue to Wales. Since opening their award-winning restaurant and publishing their bestselling cookbook, they have become leading voices in live-fire cooking. As curators of MABON, they join the chef line-up to create fire-cooked small plates, showcasing their craft, creativity, and passion for bold flavours. With accolades including Observer Food Monthly’s “Best Restaurant” award, Hangfire’s approach balances tradition with innovation—honouring the heritage of smoke and flame while shaping the future of Welsh barbecue.

Feast Pembrokeshire brings the magic of open-fire cooking to MABON, showcasing local, seasonal ingredients transformed over oak, birch, and ash. Expect smoky aromas, vibrant flavours, and their legendary “Beast of Feast” smoker—creating a theatrical, communal dining experience that celebrates West Wales’ food, fire, and friendship.

Prepare for a feast forged in fire as “Metal Micky” brings his legendary craft to the castle. Co-owner of The Smoke & Barrel Brothers, he has spent over 20 years perfecting live-fire cooking, pairing engineering precision with the theatre of the pit. At MABON, his iconic Ace Grill will spit-roast a whole Welsh lamb until tender, smoky, and irresistible. Based in Sittingbourne, Micky is celebrated for authentic American barbecue with raw craftsmanship. He’ll unite fire, steel, and smoke in a spectacular celebration of feast, folklore, and bold, flavour-driven barbecue.

Bab Haus elevates MABON with refined, fire-driven Mexican cuisine. Signature birria-quesa tacos, slow-smoked pork belly, and artfully plated vegetarian creations showcase bold flavour and craftsmanship. Each dish balances smoke, spice, and texture, delivering a polished street-food experience that celebrates culinary creativity in every bite.

Back in 2017, Adam launched his YouTube channel Shropshire Lad, sharing his passion for fire cooking, local produce, and Shropshire’s food scene. What began as a hobby soon became his full-time profession, and since 2022 he has built a national reputation as a live fire chef. Adam has hosted pop-ups, demonstrations, and classes across the UK, gained a strong online following, and appeared on Crazy Delicious, Fast Flavour, and MasterChef: The Professionals. In 2023 he opened Embers in Ironbridge, combining café, events, and cookery school, showcasing his bold approach: simple ingredients, natural flavours, and the transformative power of fire.

Big Nathan commands the grill at MABON with bold, fire-first cooking and unapologetic flavour. Known for his towering burgers, slow-smoked meats, and perfectly charred vegetables, he blends technique with theatre—serving generous plates that celebrate the primal joy of cooking over flame and sharing food with friends.

Perched at the edge of the Brecon Beacons, HILLS are famed for their award-winning burgers, crafted with passion and the finest Welsh ingredients. For MABON, they step beyond the bun, channeling that same love and care into two exclusive live-fire BBQ dishes. Showcasing only ethical, locally sourced produce, their special menu will celebrate the smokiness of open flame and the vibrancy of seasonal flavours. Known for pushing culinary boundaries, HILLS bring an inventive twist to barbecue, delivering food that is bold, responsible, and deeply connected to the land — a true taste of Wales, reimagined exclusively for MABON.

Drizzle Desserts elevates ice cream with sophisticated, adult-focused flavours. Their soft-serve and plated creations feature inventive pairings—think olive oil with bee pollen — crafted to surprise the palate. Each dessert combines elegance, depth, and texture, offering a luxurious, modern take on frozen indulgence.