1. The Big Daddy Burger Challenge at Chambers Gloucester
Chambers in Gloucester is a must-visit destination for fans of a food challenge, with hot dogs, ribs and hot wings all on the menu.
The Big Daddy Burger challenge consists of four beef burger patties, cheese, fried onions, bacon, barbecue pulled pork, salad and sauce in a huge bun, served up with six onion rings, corn on the cob, fries and barbecue sauce.
2. Chilli eating competition at Eastnor Chilli Festival
Those who think they can handle the heat can try their hand at the chilli eating competition at Eastnor Chilli Festival.
Things heat up at Eastnor Castle in May. For people looking for something a little milder, there’s plenty of other chilli related fun including street food stalls, a children’s cookery school and chef demonstrations.
3. The Big Ugly Burger at The Farmers Boy Inn Longhope
Once a month, visitors to The Farmers Boy Inn can go one-on-one with The Big Ugly Burger; a twelve-inch piece of prime 100 per cent British beef, covered in Three Virgin’s cheese and sandwiched inside baps made by a local baker.
The first person to beat The Big Ugly was a man named Lee Haynes, in October 2013, who left bystanders open-mouthed after devouring a victory cheesecake too.
Plus, if burgers aren’t your thing, customers can unbuckle their belts and take on its 48-ounce Big Ugly Steak; the 50-ounce Big Ugly Faggot; and the 50-plus ounce Big Ugly Breakfast Challenges.
4. Dante’s Inferno Level 4 at Fat Toni’s Pizzeria Cheltenham
Technically it’s not an eating challenge, but the Dante’s Inferno Level 4 from Fat Toni’s Pizzeria is no mean feat.
This pizza really brings the heat, as the Margherita base is topped with spicy chorizo, salami, chilli flakes and fiery Ghost chilli jam. The bravest souls can add N’duja sausage for an extra dose of heat.
5. Onion eating competition at Newent Onion Fayre
The Newent Onion Fayre will be returning to the town centre this September with many allium-inspired shenanigans, including an eye-watering onion eating competition.
Having long been the climax of the fayre, brave participants are challenged to chomp through a five and seven-ounce onion, with the quickest winning a trophy and the title of champion onion eater that year.
6. Elver eating competition at Frampton Country Fair
Back at Frampton Country Fair this year, the “Elver eating competition”: https://www.soglos.com/culture/40472/Elver-Eating-World-Championships-in-Frampton-on-Severn dares its visitors to take on the annual challenge.
Contestants will battle to eat as many elver fish as they can in this unusual event in Frampton-on-Severn each September.
7. Chick ‘n’ Mix Challenge at Chambers Gloucester
If burgers aren’t your thing, the Chick ‘n’ Mix Challenge at Chambers is sure to separate the men from the chickens.
The challenge consists of six Louisiana-style chicken strips, five battered chicken balls, six wings, a southern fried chicken skewer and a regular skewer, all served up with fries, corn on the cob, garlic bread, coleslaw, salad, Jack Daniel’s barbecue baked beans, sweet chilli and Texas barbecue sauce.
