Blessed with fantastic weather, the crowds enjoyed an array of hot sauces, chillies, cookery demonstrations, artisan gins and family activities, across both days.
Having been put off for two years due to the Covid pandemic, it was a ‘dream come true’ for the organisers, as almost every ticket was sold.
Culminating in an intense chilli-eating competition, the event was a ‘huge success’.
Here are 30 of the best pictures from the two days.
Can you spot yourself?
13. Tasty offerings
Tasty offerings from the famous Isle of Wight garlic farm. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
14. Ready, steady, cook!
Faz Ahmed from the Akash on Albert Road cooks spicy fries with volunteer chef Lauren Cousens from Romsey. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
15. Selfie
Pam from Farlington grabs a selfie with her friends visiting from Bognor. Pictured: Pam Ide-Thomas, Sally Thring, Karen King and Debbie Gibbens. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
16. Karimix
Another satisfied customer at Karimix from Kent. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter