E: 03/02 Win 2 Tickets to The Ember Lounge - Winter Chapter, Suffolk

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https://visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/competitions/win-2-tickets-to-the-ember-lounge-winter-chapter

About this competition

Award-winning Smoke and Fire Festivals (S&FF) — the UK’s largest BBQ and outdoor cooking festivals — are set to ignite 2026 with a brand-new concept that offers far more than dining. The Ember Lounge: Winter Chapter is a five-hour sensory journey that blends fire-led gastronomy, hands-on workshops, and deep connection to the land, all set in the extraordinary surroundings of Shimpling Park Farm in Suffolk.

And we've got a pair of tickets up for grabs this Valentine's Weekend!

The Prize

You and your guest can enjoy a dining experience on your choice of date (13 or 14 February) at The Ember Lounge - Winter Chapter, which includes:

A Multi-Layered Experience — Not Just a Meal

Unlike typical immersive dining events, The Ember Lounge invites guests to step behind the scenes of craft, flavour, and farming. Across the five hours, guests will take part in:

Live Fire Theatre & Feast

Led by Master Live Fire Chef Julian Brown — part of team that help set up Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat restaurant in the Cotswolds  — guests will witness and taste extraordinary cooking over flame, exploring the depth and drama of fire-based cuisine.

Artisanal Sourdough Workshop

In Shimpling’s own on-site bakery, guests will learn the secrets of creating exceptional sourdough from expert baker Dominic Biddle, working with heritage grains grown on the farm itself.

Gourmet Mushroom & Fungi Discovery Session

A unique workshop diving into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms and fungi — how they grow, how they shape the world beneath our feet, and how they can transform a dish. You’ll find out why Lion’s Mane is the new superstar of the mushroom world, and even meet the surprisingly delicious mushroom that’s a little bit… carnivorous

Farm Tour & Woodland Tour

Fourth-generation regenerative farmers John and Alice Pawsey will guide guests across their rolling farmland and ancient woodland, revealing the natural farming methods that shape the ingredients prepared for the feast.

As the sun dips, guests return to an atmospheric barn lit with candlelight, glowing embers, and the aromas of fire-kissed dishes, where the experience transitions into a shared feast with paired wines and drinks. Each guest will leave with a curated gift bag as a memento of an unforgettable afternoon and evening.

Terms and conditions

By entering you are agreeing to our terms and conditions:
- Competition closes on 2 February 2026.
- The winner will be contacted by email. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, the prize will be re-drawn.
- Entrants to this competition agree to Bury St Edmunds and Beyond using their details in post-competition publicity. Your details will not be used for any other purpose, or passed onto any third parties, unless specified.
- The entrant(s) must be aged 18 or over. Proof of identity and age may be required.
Unless stated no travel to or from the festival is included in the prize.
- The festival prize will be for 1 x pair of tickets (for 2 adults) unless otherwise stated for either Friday, 13th February or Saturday, 14th February.
- Accommodation is not included.
- No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed or corrupted, or due to computer error in transit.
- The prizes are as stated, are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered.
- In the event of a prize being unavailable, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
- Smoke and Fire reserve the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
Entry to the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
- The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative will be offered. Travel to and from Ravenwood Hall is not included.
- This competition is being run by the Bury St Edmunds and Beyond brand, part of Our Bury St Edmunds BID based at 2nd Floor, 2 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1LA.