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Sat 31 Oct 2026

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THE PIONEER EVENT

It's more than BBQ. It's culture. It's connection.

All-you-can-eat choma, a live band and a bonfire under the Upper Hill sky.

Date
Time
2:00 PM to midnightChoma served 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Venue
Tito's Tupatane, Vast EdgeUpper Hill Road, opposite Citibank, Nairobi
Tickets
From KES 3,000Advance tickets only. Limited numbers.

Strictly 18 and over.

Tickets

Advance tickets only. No gate sales. Numbers are limited.

Single

KES 3,000

One guest

Twin

KES 5,500

Two guests, KES 2,750 each

Best value

Group of four

KES 10,000

Four guests, KES 2,500 each

Tickets sell on gatepassticket.com. Questions before you buy? Call 0723 818 727.

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Five pillars, one fire

An afternoon-to-night celebration of live-fire cooking, sundowners and gathering around the fire.

Prime Cuts

The art of the cut.

Quality cuts and the skill behind great meat.

Choma

Knowledge passed by fire.

Smoke, wood, seasoning and patience.

Sunset Sips

Raise a glass to the moment.

Curated drinks as day turns to evening.

Bonfire Dance

When the fire calls, we gather.

Live band, DJ and fireside moments.

Stargazing

Stay for the stars.

Slow down under the open night sky.

How the day runs

  1. Gates open. Find a seat and order a sundowner.

  2. 3:00 to 6:00 PM

    The pit opens. All-you-can-eat choma, served in four rounds.

  3. Until midnight

    Live music from the Kenya Air Force Falcon Band and a DJ, a bonfire dance and stargazing.

Glazed ribs over an open flame grill
Cedo's BBQ logo

Pitmaster partner

Cedo's BBQ

Good food. Good vibes. Since 2021.

Pit schedule

Served 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  1. StarterMutura, maraa, nundu
  2. Round 1Chicken, ram chops
  3. Round 2Ribeye, dyno ribs
  4. Round 3Brisket, goat

What your ticket covers

Included

  • Entry from 2:00 PM to midnight
  • All-you-can-eat choma from the pit schedule by Cedo's BBQ, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Live band and DJ

Not included

  • Drinks. Buy them at the bar.

Location

Tito's Tupatane
Vast Edge, Upper Hill Road
Opposite Citibank, Nairobi

Contact

The phone line takes calls only, not WhatsApp. For messages, email us or DM us on Instagram or TikTok.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

Let's build something around the fire

Become part of the experience, not just a logo on the wall. Guests taste, see, hear and try what you bring.

~300guests planned

10 hrsafternoon to midnight

5experience pillars

Beverage

Sunset Sips bars, tastings, choma pairings and signature cocktails.

Food and culinary

Prime Cuts stations, sampling and live-fire showcases.

Lifestyle and experience

Outdoor displays, interactive installations and branded social spaces.

Corporate and financial

Corporate hosting, guest engagement and client invitations.

Exhibitors: food and specialty products, sauces and seasonings, outdoor gear, Kenyan crafts, fashion, travel and hospitality. Space and fees are agreed one to one.

SAVANNA EDITIONS

Leave the city. Follow the fire.

The Pioneer Event starts in Nairobi. Future editions travel to lodges, resorts and outdoor venues.

Questions

How do I book?

Buy advance tickets on gatepassticket.com. Need help? Call 0723 818 727.

How do I pay?

You pay on gatepassticket.com when you buy your ticket.

Can I buy a ticket at the gate?

No. Tickets are sold in advance only, and numbers are limited.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 2:00 PM. The pit serves from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, so arrive by 3:00 PM to catch the starter round.

Is there parking?

Call 0723 818 727 to check parking before you travel.

Can I bring children?

No. This is an 18+ event.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are sold separately at the bar.

Can I cancel or get a refund?

Check the ticket terms on gatepassticket.com before you pay, or call 0723 818 727.

Is there anything besides meat?

The pit menu is meat-based. Call us about other options before you book.

Can I WhatsApp you?

No. 0723 818 727 takes calls only. For messages, email enquiries@caskandflame.co.ke or DM @Cask_Flame on Instagram.

How do I become a sponsor or exhibitor?

Email enquiries@caskandflame.co.ke, call 0723 818 727 or DM @Cask_Flame. Each partnership is agreed one to one.