There are very few events on my calendar that warrant the use of coloured Sharpie pens, gold stars & a countdown.
But "Tweat-Ups" aren't just any old events!
You might remember the UK Chilli Cook-Off I blogged about a few months ago?
Well, this is the BBQ version.
Ribstock saw 10 of London's meatiest restaurants battling it out to be voted Baron of the BBQ, King of the Charcoal, Regent of the Ribs... you get the idea.
Armed with a score card, an umbrella & some wet wipes, we worked our way around Soho square, gorging ourselves on succulent, melt in your mouth, beautifully decadent ribs & pulled pork buns.
We started with The Ribman's amazing rib rolls.
These have an almost legendary status on the London street food scene & his "Holy F*ck" sauces are just mind blowing!
Barbecoa went a little bit fancy pants with their offering.
A beautifully sticky sauce, topped with fresh chillies, chives & corriander.
Delicious.
This was Lucky-Chip's offering (and my personal favourite).
Intensely rich & smokey with layers of fat & meat that just fell off the bone.
If you fancy coming to the next Tweat-Up (and you really should!), follow them on Twitter & keep an eye on their announcements.
The events always sell out devastatingly quickly & there were people standing on the gate willing to sell their kidneys (or ribs) to get in.
One piece of advice, if you come to the next one... wear your eatin' pants! This ain't no place for skinny jeans!
Ps. If you now have a hankering for ribs & all things comforting, give my impossibly easy rib bun recipe a try. You'll have your own little Ribstock in no time!
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I LOVE YOUR BLOG. PLEASE NEVER STOP BLOGGING. SERIOUSLY. I WANNA READ ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE WEARING WHEN YOU'RE LIKE 80! You'll be a fashionable granny, no doubt.
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Im not a rib fan at all but the ice cream looks AMAZING!!! and so cute :-)
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Oh how fabulous! Totally going to watch twitter like a hawk to get to one. And need to make pulled pork soon!
ReplyDeletelooks amazing, wish we had stuff like this in leeds (that i knew about!)
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i mean i guess if you like dead animals, and eating dead animals. try going to a petting zoo next time and imagining eating those same animals.
ReplyDeleteI'm up for that, I'll organise a coach :)
DeleteMe too! And maybe we could stop for a pulled pork roll on the way back?
DeleteI wanna live in London!xx
ReplyDeleteholy crap they all look SO GOOD!
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Looks like fun! I have only been to ribfest once here in Toronto. Great pics.
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Dear Rose,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip - ribstock looks amazing, hope to make the next one
Absolutely adore your blog, you are brilliant, witty and gorgeous and I love your tips on how to enjoy London in ways which I definitely would not have discovered on my own!
Bella
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The best is the pictures of all the people mid chow down. "Don't you dare take a pict.....*snap*" hehe this looks wonderful and delicious. I just found a Philly based Tweet-Up. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I am totally signed up on twitter to this now. That looks like an AMAZING day! Loving your delightful blog Lady, keep it up!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm yummy! I've been to a rib-fest but it was nothing compared the the way these pictures are looking. I'll be keeping this in mind.
ReplyDeleteLook so fun and delicious!! :)
ReplyDeleteBen was my fav too... Great pictures as ever!
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ReplyDeleteYum. YUMYUMYUMYUM. Your blog always makes me so hungry! Thank you for all your great posts, they are totally inspiring and entertaining in equal measure! X
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious - do you have to be a true foodie/blogger to be able to attend these events or is everybody welcome?
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Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds like the most incredible day out!! Suddenly poached eggs and a bagel for dinner seems very much lacking, need some meat!
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Please, i am going to turn back time, take me with you! mmm looks so delish!
ReplyDeleteoh my god this looks like my perfect day, so jealous! xx
ReplyDeleteLiterally salivating reading this, haha!x
ReplyDeleteLiterally salivating reading this haha! Looks like a great day!x
ReplyDeleteAmazing this all looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the rib cook off they have here in the US
in the Reno, Nevada. I haven't been in a couple of years
but I think you just reminded me of what the great attraction was
they might see me again this year. lol
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This looks like an epic day out. made some pulled pork on Sunday, pretty much used your recipe except I used a shoulder of Pork and threw some cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice in as well, and it was bloody beautiful, so thanks very much.
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So many wonderful options. I love BBQ!!!!!
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Heaven on a bone! Had the pleasure of trying Barbecoa's baby back ribs when I was visiting London a fortnight ago, and they were as delicious as they look in your pics. Loved the sticky sauce with just the right amount of zing. I wonder if we have a Ribstock here in Oz? If we don't, we damn well should!!
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Cheer's Rose,it's 11pm in Portland Oregon and all I can think of now is eating Barbque Ribs...will have to wait till tomorrow!!
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These look in.credible. Although now it's before 8am and I'm craving bbq foods...not ideal. Fabulous blog.x
ReplyDeletethis looks so goooooood! its making my mouth water and its only 8am.
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I'm salivating, and it's not even 9:30. Gutted I couldn't make it, eagerly awaiting the next TweatUp event. *ponders ribs for dinner*
ReplyDeleteTrying to kill me with ribs...I don't even like them but now all I can think about is ribs!
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