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:

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Date: 19 - 21 October 2026
Location: The Egypt International Exhibitions Center (EIEC)

Limit on the Number of Competition Entries:
Each competitor is allowed to participate in 1 (one) live cooking competition for individuals.

Fees per entry for individuals: LE 750 for ECA members, LE 1000 for non-ECA members
Fees per restaurant: LE 3000 for ECA corporate members, LE 3500 for non-ECA members

Registration Closing Date:

Thursday, September 3rd, or when the maximum number of entries is reached, whichever comes first.

Please complete registration by submitting the online form and paying the fee to ECA no later than September 3.

Registration will be on a “first come, first served basis”.
ECA holds the right to refuse any competitor who did not register on time or did not pay the registration fees in full.

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