Upcoming Events
DITMARS HALLOWEEN PARADE & BLOCK PARTY
Destination Ditmars Halloween Parade & Block Party
Join Achilles Heat® in Astoria for the 5th Annual Destination Ditmars Halloween Parade & Block Party! We’ll be sampling and selling our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp along with a mini lineup of our smoked hot sauces.
Saturday, October 24 | 11 AM–4 PM
Ditmars Blvd., between 31st & 37th Streets
Astoria, Queens
Come taste your way through Achilles Heat and take home a jar or bottle!
GRAND BAZAAR NYC: Sunday Fall Markets
Achilles Heat® is returning to Grand Bazaar NYC for three fall Sundays! Shop the outdoor market, then head inside to warm up, discover even more local vendors, and find us for award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and our small-batch smoked hot sauces.
Fall Market Dates
Sunday, October 25 — Spooky Spectacular Bazaar
Sunday, November 15 — Autumn Bazaar
Sunday, November 29 — Super Sunday Bazaar
Time: 10 AM–5 PM
Location: Grand Bazaar NYC
100 West 77th Street
Upper West Side, New York, NY
SPIRITED AWAY HALLOWEEN at INDUSTRY CITY
Achilles Heat® x Better Than Porridge at Spirited Away
Things are getting spooky at Barrow’s Intense. Join Achilles Heat® for a special spooky tasting demo and food collaboration with Better Than Porridge during Spirited Away: Psychic & Paranormal Night. Sample our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and smoked hot sauces, then see them put to work on a special Better Than Porridge food pop-up menu.
Tuesday, October 13 | 7–11 PM
Barrow’s Intense at Industry City, Courtyard 5/6, Brooklyn
Shelsky’s of Brooklyn × Achilles Heat®
Shelsky’s of Brooklyn × Achilles Heat®: One Week Only
A special sandwich collaboration featuring hand-sliced Gaspé Nova, cream cheese, pickled cucumber salad, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, red onion and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp on a double-toasted bialy.
Available September 26–October 2 only, kicking off with an Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp tasting demo Saturday, 9/26 from 9 AM–1 PM.
Cider Feast 2026 at Industry City
CiderFeast Brooklyn 2026
Join Achilles Heat at CiderFeast Brooklyn, the East Coast’s premier celebration of hard cider and artisan food pairings. We’ll be sampling our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and handcrafted smoked hot sauces alongside outstanding cider producers, chefs, and specialty food makers from across the Northeast. Spend the afternoon discovering incredible cider and food pairings at Industry City in Brooklyn.
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Industry City – Courtyard 1/2
635 2nd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
🎟 Tickets: ciderfeasthq.com
SAKE DAY BROOKLYN at Brooklyn Kura, Industry City
Achilles Heat × Better than Porridge at Sake Day Brooklyn
We’re excited to be joining Sake Day Brooklyn at Brooklyn Kura! Achilles Heat is teaming up with Better than Porridge for savory food pairings featuring our smoked chili crisp and hot sauces, created to complement an evening of sake tasting. Stop by to eat, sample a mini lineup of Achilles Heat, and pick up bottles and jars to take home.
Friday, October 2 | 5–9 PM
Brooklyn Kura Taproom, Industry City
68 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
TASTE NY GRAND CENTRAL: Achilles Heat sampling demo
Achilles Heat® at Taste NY Grand Central
Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp is now available at Taste NY Grand Central! Join us for an in-store tasting and discover our award-winning, Brooklyn-made Smoked Chili Crisp while exploring some of the incredible food and beverage products made across New York State.
Tuesday, September 29 | 5–7 PM
Taste NY Grand Central
89 E. 42nd Street, Space MC-05
Main Level, across from Tracks 39–42
LUX MARKET
Achilles Heat at Lux Markets: The Loden
We’re joining Lux Markets at The Loden in Brooklyn for an evening of local makers, community and curated goods. Stop by to sample our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and a selection of our smoked hot sauces, meet the maker, and pick up your favorites to take home.
Thursday, September 24 | 6–8 PM
The Loden | Brooklyn
Pig Island NYC 2026
Pig Island NYC 2026
Join Achilles Heat in Hot Sauce Alley at Pig Island NYC, one of New York’s premier BBQ festivals! We’ll be sampling our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and handcrafted smoked hot sauces alongside incredible pitmasters, whole-hog BBQ, local farms, craft beverages, and more. Spend the day eating, drinking, and exploring one of NYC’s favorite food festivals.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.pigisland.com/
Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ Festival 2026
Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ Festival 2026
Join Achilles Heat in Hot Sauce Alley at one of New York City’s premier summer festivals! We’ll be sampling our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp alongside our lineup of handcrafted smoked hot sauces, all proudly made in NYC. Come discover bold, smoke-forward flavor while enjoying world-class blues music, incredible BBQ, and a full day of fun on the Hudson River.
Wet Hot McCarren Summer Pop-Up Market & Live Music
Wet Hot McCarren Summer: Pop-Up Market & Live Music
Spend a summer afternoon at Wet Hot McCarren Summer at McCarren Parkhouse in Williamsburg! Achilles Heat will be serving up samples of our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and handcrafted smoked hot sauces alongside an eclectic lineup of local artists, makers, vintage vendors, live bands, and great food and drinks. Come shop local, discover new music, and enjoy one of Brooklyn’s most fun summer gatherings
Achilles Heat at the Fulton Stall Market: Outdoor Seaport Farmers Market
Achilles Heat is excited to join the new OUTDOOR Farmers Market held on SATURDAYS at Burling Slip and South St. next to and operated by the Fulton Stall Market from 10am-4pm.
Local producers, farm fresh and artisanal food and beverage products. Come for Achilles Heat smoked hot sauces and smoked chili crisp, organic veggies, specialty mushrooms, apples, free range eggs, ice-cold apple cider, and other fresh items.
Achilles Heat® at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
Achilles Heat® has been specially invited to exhibit at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show through Cornell University’s Center of Excellence incubator program, showcasing our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp at the Javits Center.
Find us in the Debut District on the Pavilion Level, Booth 7026A.
Achilles Heat at the Fulton Stall Market: Outdoor Seaport Farmers Market
Achilles Heat is excited to join the new OUTDOOR Farmers Market held on SATURDAYS at Burling Slip and South St. next to and operated by the Fulton Stall Market from 10am-4pm.
Local producers, farm fresh and artisanal food and beverage products. Come for Achilles Heat smoked hot sauces and smoked chili crisp, organic veggies, specialty mushrooms, apples, free range eggs, ice-cold apple cider, and other fresh items.
From Sea to Sea
Achilles Heat® will be vending at From Sea to SEA, NYC’s Southeast Asian Festival, this Sunday in Bushwick at The Chocolate Factory Loft. Stop by to sample our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and a mini lineup of smoked hot sauces inspired by layered smoke, bold flavor, and cross-cultural cooking.
Sunday, May 31, 1–6 PM
The Chocolate Factory Loft
70 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Achilles Heat® at Rib King NYC 2026
Achilles Heat® returns to Rib King NYC 2026 at Industry City with smoked hot sauce samples and our award winning Smoked Chili Crisp, named Best New Sauce at Sauce King NYC 2025, also featured in the 2025 Rib King NYC Runner Up and Brisket King NYC Grand Champion dishes.
Achilles Heat® at Brooklyn Boulders, AAPI Heritage Month Night Market
AAPI Heritage Month Night Market at Brooklyn Boulders with Achilles Heat®, live performances, local AAPI vendors, and smoked hot sauce and chili crisp sampling. First time visitors climb free.
Achilles Heat Tasting at Edy’s Grocer
Achilles Heat is excited to join Edy’s Grocer in Greenpoint, Brooklyn as part of their curated specialty pantry offerings. We’ll kick off our new partnership with a Tasting Event, and share samples of our Award-winning smoked chili crisp during Brunch.
Come hungry and see how it pairs with dishes you already love, from labneh and za’atar eggs to shawarma, hummus, mezzo spreads and warm pita.
Achilles Heat Tasting at Depanneur
Join Achilles Heat® at Depanneur on Saturday, May 9 for a Smoked Chili Crisp tasting in Williamsburg.
Come try it, talk food, and walk out with a few ideas for your next dinner.
Achilles Heat Tasting Event: at Fulton Stall Market
Join Achilles Heat® for a tasting at Fulton Stall Market during Made in NYC Week on Friday, May 8.
Come sample our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and see what ideas spark.
Grand Bazaar presents Made in NYC Pop-up Market
Join Achilles Heat® at the Made in NYC Week pop-up market at Grand Bazaar NYC on Sunday, May 3.
We’ll be on the Upper West Side sharing our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp, come taste it, pick up a jar, and get inspired for your next meal.
Sanger Hall: Mother’s Day Weekend Vendor Market
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market at Sanger Hall in Sunnyside, Queens. Join us May 2nd from 2–6 PM for local art, vendors, hot sauce tastings, food, and good vibes.
Achilles Heat will be sampling our Award-winning smoked chilli crisp and a small line-up of our smoked hot sauces.
Achilles Heat® Featured at Brisket King NYC 2026
Catch Achilles Heat® at Brisket King NYC 2026 at Pig Beach BBQ, bringing our smoked hot sauces and our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp to NYC’s premier BBQ showdown.
Achilles Heat at The Taco Takedowns
A lively taco competition featuring a Hot Sauce Alley showcasing a local artisanal sauces by Achilles Heat. Come sample our sauces, eat tacos, vote for your favorites, and catch a round of shuffle board!
Achilles Heat Tasting at Westside Market, East Village
Achilles Heat tasting at Westside Market, East Village.
Sample our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp and discover how a single spoonful can transform your weekly cooking, from eggs and avocado to noodles, roasted vegetables, and more.
Lincoln Market Greenpoint: Achilles Heat Tasting
Join us at Lincoln Market in Greenpoint for an in-store tasting of Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp.
Stop by, try it for yourself, and discover how one spoonful can transform what you’re cooking this week.
Achilles Heat® at Bushwick Vendors Market
Achilles Heat® returns to Bushwick Vendors Market with samples of our award winning Smoked Chili Crisp and our full lineup of smoked hot sauces. Support local and taste the heat.
Achilles Heat Tasting at Floral Fromage
Achilles Heat will be hosting Tasting Events at Floral Fromage, Friday 3/27 & Sunday 3/29 during their annual studio sale. Come sample our Smoked Chili Crisp & sauces plus sample Floral Fromage’s wonderful array of small batch cheeses and delicacies.
The Bloody Mary Festival - New York City
Achilles Heat® is excited to be participating in the 8th Annual Bloody Mary Festival in Brooklyn, a celebration of New York City’s most creative and well-crafted Bloody Marys.
We’ll be on site sampling our smoke-forward hot sauces, designed to add depth, savoriness, and balance to cocktails without overpowering them.
Achilles Heat® at Brooklyn Boulders, Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month Night Market & Climbing at Brooklyn Boulders with Achilles Heat®, small bites, smoked hot sauce and award winning chili crisp sampling. Free for first time visitors.
St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up at Clara’s Gramercy
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Better Than Porridge and Achilles Heat® at Clara’s Gramercy. Enjoy classic Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches, Irish potato salad, and a tasting of Brooklyn made Achilles Heat® smoked hot sauces. Limited quantities, come early.
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market
Join us at Chelsea Market with Pearl River Mart as we ring in the Year of the Horse with live performances, food and beverages, cultural activities, and mahjong.
Start with ribbon and lion dancing on the main concourse, then head down to the lower level for food and beverages, mahjong playing, and cultural activities. Achilles Heat is excited to share samples of our Award-winning smoked chili crisp.