Best Burger Competition 2026

ECA Live Cooking Competitions at HACE 2026

Sponsored by Heinz

  • Competitors should prepare, cook, and present one burger and a non-deep-fried side dish for two covers, each within 45 minutes time limit.
  • Competitors must assemble the burger during the competition.
  • The burger could be chicken, meat, fish or vegetarian.
  • All burgers must comprise a ground beef, a chicken, meat, fish or vegetarian patty, served on a bun or other bread.
  • A burger may include any combination of condiments such as ketchup, mayo, mustard, spreads such as pesto, sauces such as barbecue, and toppings such as onions, tomatoes, etc.
  • Competitors should use at least one Heinz product.
  • Heinz product range will be available in the kitchen.
  • All ingredients and specific utensils for the competition must be provided by the participants.
  • Pre-minced meat can be brought to the competition but should be flavored onsite.
  • Products of the side dish might be precooked or blanched, but should be shaped, seasoned, or breaded if applicable on site.
  • All ingredients will be checked for suitability and hygiene aspects by the judges before the competition starts.
  • Competitors have to submit a written recipe in English, which includes the ingredients and method of preparation of the burgers and the side dish.
  • Recipes should be submitted to the jury on the day of the competition.
  • Competitors have to cook the burger and the side dish according to the recipes submitted to the judges.
  • The concept is to see creative new ideas in burger preparation and presentation, and the maximum skills of chefs preparing them.

Awards

Winner prize:   LE 5000 + award certificate

Registration:

Registration for the competition is now closed, and no further applications will be accepted as of 3 September.

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