Porirua’s culinary scene is heating up as local eateries gear up for the 2024 Burger Wellington competition, part of the larger Visa Wellington On a Plate festival. This year, 11 establishments from Porirua are competing, offering a tantalizing array of unique burgers for locals and visitors to enjoy.
The competition, which runs until 25 August, allows food lovers to sample these creations and vote for their favourites. The Porirua entry with the most votes will be crowned the local champion, while also vying for recognition against nearly 200 other burgers from across the Wellington region.
Mayor Anita Baker expressed her enthusiasm for the event, noting the diversity of offerings and the opportunity for Porirua’s hospitality scene to shine. “The different burgers on offer reflect the wide range of fantastic eateries we have in our city,” the Mayor says. “Events like Burger Wellington let us support our local businesses to compete on a similar standing with other eateries across the region.”
The lineup includes a variety of flavour profiles, from savoury to sweet, and features both returning champions and new contenders. Here’s what’s on the menu this year, with prices ranging from $15 to $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
As Porirua’s eateries step up to the challenge, the competition promises to be a feast for the senses, showcasing the creativity and talent within the city’s vibrant food scene.