Here are the burgers that are in the contest. Each entry has been crafted by local restaurants, showcasing the creativity and culinary skills of our talented chefs in Nelson/Tasman.
This July and August, step into the world of culinary chaos as you try them all! We guarantee they'll be flipping your taste buds upside down and sideways.
Join the ultimate burger showdown—because why do just one when you can joyfully indulge in a burger buffet? Let us know which one is truly the best burger in Nelson Tasman, before your waistband explodes!
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Tides Bar & Eatery
Tides UFO Burger
Juicy lamb patty with harissa mayo, smoked cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, tomato, and caramelised onions. Served in a UFO-style toasted bun with a side of potato skins and tomato kasundi sauce.
Streetfood at Washington
Crispy chicken tandori bahji honey bun
Toasted sesame bun, beef pattie w fake plastic cheese, burger sauce, house pickles
The Rutherford Hotel
The Brisket Borough
Stacked high with smoky brisket, sharp cheese, and punchy pickles, this burger doesn't just walk into the Rutherford Hotel — it owns the place. Taste history, one bold bite at a time.
The Vic Public House
Double Cheese Beef Burger
Two 100g smash patties with Swiss cheese, whipped blue cheese, thick cut bacon, roasted mushroom, romaine lettuce, bourbon onion jam, served in a soft brioche bun, with spiced fries.
