Porirua joins battle for best burger

The grills have fired up for 2024 as Porirua’s hospitality legends vie again for the best burger as part of Burger Wellington.

Punters have until August 25 to sample and rate the 11 special burgers in this Visa Wellington On a Plate competition.

There are a mouth-watering mix of flavours, and even something sweet.

As well as competing against nearly 200 burgers in the overall competition, one will be crowned as Porirua champion via public vote.

Here’s what’s on offer this year, with prices ranging from $15-$29:

Columbus Coffee Porirua (Mitre 10 Mega) - The Butter Bird
Elemental Eats (Kenepuru Drive) - Mucho Crunch Birria
Get Fixed Bicycle Café (City Centre) - Reuben on Rye
Regular (Te Rauparaha Arena) - Caramelo Gelato Cream
Sandbar Mana (Mana Esplanade) - Great Mana Olympian
Sushil’s Musclechef Kitchen and Café (Aotea) - Celebration of Spices
t bay café (Titahi Bay) - P, B & J for Adults
The Karaage Kid Porirua (City Centre) - The Plug
Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen (City Centre) - Laosy
Whitby Co-Op Kitchen & Bar (Whitby) - Collider Kai
Wilson Barbecue (City Centre) - Pull my Pig Wing

Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says it’s encouraging to see new contenders, such as Elemental Eats and Regular café, along with last year’s Porirua winner t bay café returning with a new offering.

“The different burgers on offer reflect the wide range of fantastic eateries we have in our city.

“Events like Burger Wellington let us support our local businesses to compete on a similar standing with other eateries across the region.”