After postponing the popular event for two years, Austin Food & Wine Alliance’s (AFWA) annual celebration of Texas beef will again sizzle on Thursday, April 14, 6:30– 9 p.m.

This year, Live Fire! is throwing a Texas-sized party highlighting the culinary traditions of the Lone Star State. Top-notch chefs from across the state will showcase the versatility of Texas beef in innovative bites cooked over an open flame. The live-fire cooking event debuted with the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival in 2011 and has continued to attract a sold-out crowd. One of Austin’s most popular and provocative culinary events, this beefy Texas bash features the best in cooking craftsmanship alongside impressive wine, craft beer, and premium spirits tastings.

Tickets

Tickets for the sure-to-sell-out event go on sale today at austinfoodandwinealliance.org/live-fire. The first 100 tickets sold will be discounted to $95 and then available for $125. VIP tickets are $175 with limited passes available.

Line-Up

Fanning the flames will be some of Texas’ most recognized chefs, including Austin favorites Franklin Barbecue; Jakub Czyszczoń (Garrison); Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue); Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu (Lutie’s); Edgar Rico (Nixta Taqueria); and Food & Wine Best New Chef 2021 Fermín Núñez (Suerte).

Additional talent includes, Laurent Réa (Brasserie Mon Chou Chou — San Antonio); Rebecca Masson (Fluff Bake Bar — Houston); Nicola Blaque (Jerk Shack — San Antonio); Diego Galicia and Rico Torres (Mixtli — San Antonio); and Bobby Matos (State of Grace — Houston). Guests will also get a sneak peek of TLV chef Berty Richter’s upcoming San Antonio concept Ladino. More culinary talent will be added in the upcoming weeks.

The exclusive VIP experience will showcase the collaborative talents of Texas’ most acclaimed chefs. Jason Dady (Alamo BBQ Co., Jardín, Range, Tre Trattoria, Two Bros BBQ Market — San Antonio) Aaron Bludorn (Bludorn Restaurant — Houston); Nilton “Junior” Borges (Meridian — Dallas); and André Natera (Alliance board member and former culinary director of Fairmont Austin) will create an unforgettable feast with a special guest chef, to be announced.