FOOD fans can expect to get well and truly hot under the collar at an event in Swindon next month.

The Awesome Swindon Chilli Fiesta 2015 will be taking place in the town centre on Saturday, July 18.

Organised by Chilli Fest UK, the sizzling event follows the success of the festival last year and is supported by inSwindon BID, the business improvement district, and will be held at Wharf Green in the town centre.

“The event space will be transformed into a day of chilli mayhem from 10.30am, where the debut spicy event will host a variety of stalls including some of the best chilli producers in the country,” said an event spokesman.

“Visitors will be able find and sample a wide selection exciting products like mild to hot Naga masala cooking sauces, Naga dips, Naga chilli pizza topping, thunderous extreme chilli sauces, delicious pickles, chilli jams and scrumptious chilli chocolates and chutneys.

“There will also be a mouth-watering chilli barbecue from the fantastic Chew Chew Chilli BBQ and to wash it all down there is exclusive chilli drinks such chilli mojito, chilli tequila beer and even chilli cider will be on offer – perfect as a unique gift for those that have a love of flavours with a bit of a kick.”

Among traders who will be on show at the event are Aunty Jee, Chew Chew BBQ, the Cider Shack (chilli drinks), Chef Bernie, Flint Flame and the Wiltshire Chilli Farm.

“Also, if you’re an avid chilli fan, you can even take part in the ultimate Clash of the Titans Chilli Eating Contest – a competition that is not for the faint hearted which allows contestants to take on some of the hottest chillies in the world,” the spokesman added.

“For those who can’t handle too much heat, the competition also provides a great deal of entertainment – so stick around for the chilli madness.”