Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn started ‘Hang Fire’ almost 10years ago after a 6-month BBQ pilgrimage to the Southern US states. They’ve since gone on to be lead ambassadors for outdoor cooking in the UK. The pair have won many awards for their sustainable, ethical cooking, a highlight being previous winners of Observer Food Monthly ‘Best Restaurant’ . They are also winners of Slow Foods UK ‘Best Restaurant’ and previous winners BBC Food and Farming Awards ‘Best Street food’ and winners of NatWest ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. 

They host their own BBC One series ‘Sam & Shauna’s Big Cookout’ as well as regular TV and radio appearances. They are the writers of the bestselling cookbook ‘Hang Fire; Adventures in American BBQ’ and regularly contribute to National food and drink publications. Their energy, passion and in depth knowledge of all aspects outdoor cooking will definitely mean lively fireside fun at Pub in the Park.