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2026 Tour

Find Chef Mark
on the road

Live cooking demos, cookbook signings, the Italian Wine & Bite Experience, and VIP exclusive samples for Cooking Club members — across the UK all year long.

18
Events in 2026
8
Still to come
15+
UK locations
Free
with show ticket
🎪 Our flagship festival

Vanlife Eats Big Picnic 2026

Our own food festival — 3 nights camping, cooking demos, live music, van bake-off, yoga and a food village.

📅
Date
Fri 28 – Sun 30 August 2026
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Location
Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke
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Camping
Campervan & tent pitches available
🎟️ Get tickets now
At every event:
👨‍🍳Live cooking demo with Chef Mark
📖Cookbook available
🌿VIP samples for Cooking Club members
🍷Italian Wine & Bite Experience (selected shows)
⚡Cooking Zone at selected shows — book early

Full 2026 schedule

March

1 event
Past
Motorhome show

Yorkshire Motorhome, Campervan & Camping Exhibition

20–22 March 2026
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

Kick off the season with one of the north's biggest outdoor shows. Live cooking demos from Chef Mark.

Live cooking demoCookbook signingVIP samples for Cooking Club members

April

2 events
Past
Community meetup

Easter with Vanlife Eats

3–6 April 2026
Banbury, Oxfordshire

A cosy community gathering to celebrate the bank holiday weekend with fellow vanlifers.

Community meetupCooking session with MarkShared meals
Past
Motorhome show

National Motorhome, Campervan & Camping Exhibition

17–19 April 2026
NAEC Stoneleigh, Kenilworth

The big one! A massive range of exhibitors and vanlife inspiration from across the UK.

Live cooking demoCookbook signingVIP samples

May

3 events
Past
Festival

Campervan Campout Festival

1–3 May 2026
South of England Showground, Haywards Heath

Live music, shopping, and an incredible food village. Chef Mark live on the cooking stage.

Live cooking demoFood villageVIP samples
Past
Motorhome show Wine experience

The Southern Motorhome & Campervan Show

15–17 May 2026
Newbury Showground, Berkshire

A huge weekend featuring 60s themed entertainment and hundreds of exhibitors. Italian Wine & Bite Experience available.

Live cooking demoItalian Wine & Bite ExperienceCookbook signingVIP samples
Past
Festival Wine experience

Vanlife Festival Shrewsbury

29–31 May 2026
West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury

An inclusive event for all types of campers focusing on the spirit of vanlife. Wine & Bite Experience available.

Live cooking demoItalian Wine & Bite ExperienceCommunity vibes

June

4 events
Past
Motorhome show

East Midlands Motorhome & Campervan Show

12–14 June 2026
Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire

A relaxed weekend show perfect for finding your next vehicle or gadget. Visit the Vanlife Eats Cooking Zone — spaces limited.

Live cooking demo⚡ Cooking Zone — book earlyLimited spaces
Past
Festival

Vanlove Festival

18–21 June 2026
Thruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire

The hottest festival moves to a race track! Expect trackside camping, big parties and Chef Mark cooking live.

Live cooking demoTrackside campingFestival atmosphere
Past
Special day

🚐 International Vanlife Cooking Day

21 June 2026
Nationwide — wherever you're parked!

The global vanlife cooking celebration founded by Vanlife Eats. Cook something amazing in your van and share it with #VanlifeCookingDay.

Cook in your vanShare on social#VanlifeCookingDayCommunity prizes
Past
Community meetup

A Weekend with Vanlife Eats

26–28 June 2026
Doncaster (Venue TBC)

An intimate foodie weekend with cooking demos, shared meals and quality time with the Vanlife Eats community.

Cooking demosShared mealsCommunity weekend

July

2 events
Festival

The Big Land Rover Fest

11–12 July 2026
Newbury Showground, Berkshire

A full-on festival weekend with an off-road course, live music, and cookery masterclasses from Vanlife Eats.

Cookery masterclasses⚡ Cooking Zone — book earlyOff-road courseLive music
Motorhome show

Norfolk Motorhome & Campervan Show

17–19 July 2026
Norfolk Showground, Norwich

Enjoy a weekend on the East Coast with live 40s/50s entertainment and Chef Mark in the Cooking Zone.

Live cooking demo⚡ Cooking Zone — book earlyLimited spaces

August

2 events
Motorhome show

Western Motorhome & Campervan Show

21–23 August 2026
Three Counties Showground, Malvern

The UK's largest Country & Western themed motorhome festival. Chef Mark in the Cooking Zone.

Live cooking demo⚡ Cooking Zone — book earlyLimited spaces
⭐ Our festival

Vanlife Eats "The Big Picnic"

28–30 August 2026
Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke

Our flagship event! A food-focused festival for the whole family — camping, cooking, music and memories.

Cooking demosLive musicFamily activitiesVan Bake OffCampsite pitchesFood villageYoga & wellbeing

September

3 events
Motorhome show

South West Motorhome & Campervan Show

11–13 September 2026
Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

A massive 70s themed weekend in the heart of Somerset. Chef Mark cooking live in the Cooking Zone.

Live cooking demo⚡ Cooking Zone — book earlyLimited spaces
Motorhome show

Motorhome & Campervan Show Season Finale

18–20 September 2026
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln

The traditional end-of-season bash with a 4-night camping option. Chef Mark closes the season in style.

Live cooking demo⚡ Cooking Zone — book early4-night camping optionLimited spaces
Motorhome show

The Getaway Show

25–27 September 2026
P&J Live, Aberdeen

Scotland's premier outdoor lifestyle show. Chef Mark heads to Aberdeen for a weekend of van life, food and adventure.

Live cooking demoCookbook signingVIP samples

October

1 event
Community meetup

Oktoberfest with Vanlife Eats

3–4 October 2026
Basingstoke (Venue TBC)

Stein-holding, pretzels, and vanlife — the perfect autumn wrap-up to the 2026 season.

Community eventSeasonal cookingAutumn vibes

VIP at every event

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