Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn started ‘Hang Fire’ almost 10 years ago after a 6-month BBQ pilgrimage to the Southern US states, immersing themselves in southern communities and learning the culture of Southern Soul Food. Their energy, passion and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of barbecue have seen them go on to be lead ambassadors for outdoor cooking in the UK. The pair have won many awards for their sustainable, ethical fire cooking, highlights being previous winners of Observer Food Monthly ‘Best Restaurant’. They are also winners of Slow Foods UK's ‘Best Restaurant’ and previous winners BBC Food and Farming Award ‘Best Street Food’ and winners of NatWest ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
They host their own BBC One cooking series ‘Sam & Shauna’s Big Cookout’ as well as media appearances on Saturday Kitchen, Masterchef The Professionals, and BBCR4 Food & Farming Programme. They are the writers of the internationally bestselling cookbook ‘Hang Fire; Adventures in American BBQ’ and regularly contribute recipes to National food and drink publications.
Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn
