This ultra-spicy culinary festival is taking over a rooftop in the 18th on 6 September
Picture a full day spent exploring fiery flavours on a Parisian rooftop, with music playing and carefully crafted plates coming out of the kitchen of a chef who has made chilli her life’s work. That is exactly what Hotline has in store: an ultra-spicy culinary festival landing on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Plantation, an urban farm in the 18th arrondissement. A must for anyone who likes their food with a serious kick.
An ultra-spicy culinary festival at the heart of an urban farm
Plantation spans 7,000 m² dedicated to music, gastronomy and, above all, chilli. For the occasion, the site welcomes chef Zuri Camille de Souza, normally based in Marseille, for a much-anticipated stopover in Paris. Her speciality? Chilli, in every form and from every corner of the globe.
Because this ultra-spicy culinary festival is, at its core, a world tour of varieties. The menu features shishito from Japan, biquinho from Brazil, pfefferoni from Italy, aji sugar rush from Peru and red habanero from Mexico. Each variety has its own flavour profile and its own place on the Scoville scale, promising a steady build in heat as the day unfolds.
To go alongside these discoveries, plates prepared by the chef will be served throughout the day. Prices are kept accessible: expect to pay between €9 and €15 per plate, giving you the freedom to put together your own tasting menu according to your appetite and your heat tolerance.
The full programme for making the most of this spicy day out
The day is structured around several highlights, designed to alternate between discovery, learning and celebration. Here are the key moments to keep in mind:
- 12pm – 3pm: guided tours of Plantation’s agricultural project, offering a look at how this urban farm operates in the heart of Paris.
- 3pm and 5pm: chilli workshops and tastings, available by reservation only.
- 12pm – 4:30pm: a musical playlist curated by Root.s to set the tone for the first half of the day.
- 4:30pm – 9:30pm: DJ sets from Adèle Paris followed by Anacaona, turning the afternoon into an evening.
Starting out as an agricultural and culinary exploration, the day gradually shifts into a festive, dancefloor-ready atmosphere. This ultra-spicy culinary festival is about far more than what is on the plate: it offers a complete experience, from the soil to the dancefloor.
The workshops: an experience to book in advance
The workshops scheduled at 3pm and 5pm deserve special attention. They allow you to deepen your knowledge of chilli well beyond a simple tasting. However, these slots are available by reservation only, so it is worth planning ahead if you want to take part in this more immersive side of the event.
For visitors who prefer a more relaxed approach, the chef’s plates are available throughout the day with no booking required. Everyone can set their own pace, moving freely between spicy bites, farm tours and live music.
Why this spicy event stands apart from the crowd
What sets this ultra-spicy culinary festival apart from your standard gastronomic event is the way it brings several worlds together in a single space. On one side, a Marseille-based chef who has made chilli her signature, with a selection of rare varieties sourced from five different countries. On the other, a lush, agricultural setting right in the middle of Paris, on the rooftops of Plantation, giving the whole day a singular atmosphere.
The musical dimension adds another layer to this hybrid character. Root.s sets the mood in the early hours, before Adèle Paris and Anacaona take over the decks for sets that run through to 9:30pm. This ultra-spicy culinary festival becomes a fully-fledged event in its own right, far beyond a simple gastronomic pop-up.
For anyone keen to live this fiery experience, the date is Sunday 6 September 2026, at 37, rue des Cheminots, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Further information is available directly from Plantation to help you plan your visit to this ultra-spicy culinary festival.
