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Feel the Flames at Dutch Chili Fest 2025: Europe’s Hottest Festival

Hete sauzen op het Dutch Chili Fest

Get your taste buds ready, because on Sunday, April 13, Europe’s hottest party will erupt at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven: the legendary Dutch Chili Fest! From eleven to eight, it will be a day full of sambal, chili oil, hot sauce and, above all, an immense love for fiery flavors. Prepare yourself for a delicious spectacle that will even make your grandma sweat with excitement.

Foto van culinair journalist Sharon van Lokhorst

From Jalapeño to Carolina Reaper

Dutch Chili Fest was born from a pure passion for chili peppers. Because chilies are perfect for adding flavor, fire and depth to your food. They are versatile and so much more than just hot. No wonder every classic cuisine has its own pepper. Whether you go for a subtle Aleppo or test your luck with a Carolina Reaper, here you’ll learn everything about peppers from around the world. From Taiwan to Mexico, from Morocco to Canada; this is your round-the-world trip in a single bite.

Stalls at Dutch Chili Fest
86 stalls at Dutch Chili Fest

Why you don’t want to miss this

  • 🌶️ 85 Stands packed with spicy products – from crispy chili oil and Mexican hot sauce to homemade Dutch sambal.

  • 🍴 Food trucks galore – and yes, there are plenty of delicious options for vegans too.

  • 🎶 Live music – including an Elvis tribute, a DJ who’ll have you dancing with fire in your feet, and a cheerful mariachi band.

  • 🖌️ Tattoo artists – immortalize your love for peppers on your skin.

  • 🎨 Kids’ activities – face painting, learning about Dia De Los Muertos or making a magical musical instrument.

  • 🏆 Chili Awards – who will go home with the title of Best Hot Sauce, Best Sambal or Best Chili Oil?

  • 🥵 Chili-eating contest – for true daredevils with a steel stomach and a habanero heart.

Man getting a tattoo at Dutch Chili Fest
A tattoo of your favorite pepper—why not?

Practical info (without breaking a sweat):

  • 📍 Location: Klokgebouw, Eindhoven

  • 📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025

  • Time: 11:00 – 20:00

  • 🎟️ Admission: €5 (Kids under 18? Free!)

  • 🌐 www.dutchchilifest.nl

Are you coming too?

For the love of peppers, flavor and fire – or simply because you feel like having an incredibly fun day filled with spicy surprises. Dutch Chili Fest 2025 is the perfect outing for foodies, families, thrill-seekers and chiliheads of all kinds.

See you then, hot stuff! 🌶️

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