Once upon a time, in a land far far away (somewhere near Reading), a sad man named Chris contemplated culinary disappointment for the fifth time that year.

"Why do car shows always forget that car people do actually like food?" he pondered, as he reflected on the soggy hotdog and undercooked onions that had left a tear in his eye. His mind wandered to some of the amazing street food he'd seen at festivals and markets around the UK; naughty nachos, tangy tenders, biblical burgers! And as the cogs turned, an idea formed.. He rose from his seat with gusto and declared to an admittedly empty merch unit, "We can do better!!"

And on that day, Food&Fuel was born.

We’ve set out to do something different. The UK’s automotive and street food scenes are some of the most vibrant and dynamic in the world and share many common traits, yet they rarely cross paths.

We’ve all sampled greasy burgers or overcooked fries at shows in the past, but our mission is to showcase the passion, technical skill, creativity, and community in both the machines on show and the food that’s served at Food&Fuel.

And of course we aren't forgetting about the ying to our yang, the Fuel. We get just as excited about an E36 as we do about an F40! So if you love your machine, so do we. 

The 2026 menu is officially served! After dropping the clutch with our First Course at Bicester on April 11th, we’re heading to the legendary Shelsley Walsh on August 22nd for a high-speed Second Course at the world’s oldest motorsport venue. Expect a heavy mix of hill climb grit, chilled vibes, and the freshest street food in the game. We’ll be plating up the Last Course back at Bicester on October 10th to finish the season in style—bring your appetite for more cars, more brands, and a few famous faces along the way.

Let's do it!