Pearl's Pullman Market is bringing back its Smoke & Fire festival on Saturday, Nov. 14, when pitmasters and chefs from across Texas will serve smoked food in the alley outside the San Antonio grocery and food hub. The event sold out in its inaugural 2025 year, so visitors planning to attend should buy tickets in advance.
How the festival works
Thirteen pitmasters will set up booths along the alleyway in front of Pullman, preparing smoked bites that ticket holders can sample. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and includes unlimited food samples for both ticket tiers. Drink vendors will also be on site, offering alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Who is cooking
San Antonio participants include Sean Wen of Curry Boys BBQ, chef Ian Lanphear of Isidore, chef Jason Dady representing Two Bros BBQ, and Alex and Brenda Sarmiento from El Pastor es mi Senor. Ian Corral and Max Munoz of Mezquite return as guest chefs, and Gabe Erales and Larkin Kuny will represent Rosso, a steakhouse concept tentatively scheduled to open in early 2027. Chefs visiting from outside the city include Arnie Segovia of ArnieTex, Kareem El-Ghayesh of KG BBQ in Austin, and Roy Servan of Taqueria de Diaz.
Tickets and planning
VIP tickets cost $175.26 per person and general admission costs $105.96 per person. VIP holders receive early entry at 4 p.m., Pullman merchandise, and access to a reserved patio. Children 12 and under receive discounted admission. Because lines were heavy last year, organizers' advice to arrive early applies to guests who want to sample every participating chef. The market is located at 221 Newell Ave., and details are available by calling (210) 759-0086 or visiting pullmanmarket.com.