There truly is no better hangover cure than a big, juicy BURGER! And so what better way to spend your Saturday or Sunday recovery after a night out this weekend than at a full on burger festival!!
That’s right Sydney, Burgapalooza is headed our way this weekend for a two day only festival and prepare your body because you’re going to want to have a taste of all of the incredible burgers on offer!
There will be 10-event exclusive burgers on offer for you to try from some of your favourite burger joints including BL Burgers, Down N’Out, Mister Gee’s, Burger Head, Superior Burger, Ume Burger, Chef’s Kitchen and Hardstyle Kitchen!
But don’t worry, if you find yourself going too hard too fast, the festival’s presenting partner Menulog have announced the first-ever ‘Burger Coaching Unit’ or BCU where their ‘Burger Coaches’ will provide you with everything you need to eat as much as possible!
We’re talking things like half-time massages to digestion-aiding aerobics and stretch routines to help prepare your stomach for a day of cheat meals. They’ll also be handing out sweat bands and towels for those who get the binge-eating sweats.
And once you’ve eaten as many burgers as you can possibly handle, you can move on to the sweets with a first ever dessert partner revealed this year! Duo Duo ice-cream will be bringing the crowd-pleasers with their deep fried ice-cream and brownies and ice-cream.
It’s all going down at Prince Alfred Square Park, Church St, Parramatta on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September. Lunch sessions take place from 2pm-4pm while dinner sessions are on at 5pm-9pm.
You can pre-book your tickets online here for $9.99 (plus booking fee), or purchase tickets on the door for just $15 bucks!
And just to get your mouths salivating, take a peruse at some of the insane burgers available in the menu below!
This is how we imagine we’ll be looking after this weekend, and TBH we’re totally okay with it.
BURGER MENU:
Down N’ Out
Chef’s Creation: O’l Bae
What’s On It? Old Bay Fried Chick’n, Swiss Cheese, Jalapeno Pepper Mayo, Buffalo Pickles, Oak Lettuce, Toasted Milk Bun
Chef’s Creation (V): Tofu Bae
What’s On It? Old Bay Fried Tofu, Swiss Cheese, Jalapeno Pepper Mayo, Buffalo Pickles, Oak Lettuce
Strategy: These are definitely an opener and a half. That epic fried chicken will fly out the stand and the Jalapeno kick will help kick off the day! Or go vegetarian with your bae – that’s your Tofu Bae.
Ume burger
Chef’s Creation: Ume Cheeseburger
What’s On It? Signature Beef Patty, Smokehouse Bacon, American Cheese, Rice Vinegar Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Ume Special Sauce
Strategy: The elusive special sauce cannot be missed. Flight this one towards the end cos’ who doesn’t love a cheeseburger on the way home.
BL Burgers
Chef’s Creation: I’m On Smoko
What’s On It? BL Beef Pattie, American Cheese, Brisket Pastrami J, Whiskey Pickled Baby Cucumbers, Jalapeños & Onion, Pimento & Cheddar Mayo – Lettuce, Smokey Milk Bun
Chef’s Creation: I’m On Protest
What’s On It? Grilled Portobello Mushroom, American Cheese, Smokey “Facon” Jam, Whiskey Pickled Baby Cucumbers, Jalapenos & Onion, Pimento & Chedder Mayo, Lettuce, Smokey Milk Bun
Strategy: The names say it all. Hit these showstoppers midway through then roll on over to the BCU for some TLC.
Soul Burger
Chef’s Creation: Vegan Steven
What’s On It? Sriracha Aioli, Pickles, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Beast Patty, Veggie Slaw, Tomato Relish
Strategy: Sriarcha is all-time and any time. There are no rules when it comes to this burger. Chow down whenever Steve calls.
Mister Gee
Chef’s Creation: Monseur Gee
What’s On It? Dry Aged Short Rib Patty, American Cheese, Confit Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise, Taragon, Brioche Bun
Strategy: This again is an opener. Get your culture on early before the Fireball kicks in and you can’t pronounce the ingredients (Test: bawr-duh-lez)
Chefs Kitchen
Chef’s Creation: Red Rock
What’s On It? House Made Beef Pattie, Pepper Jack Cheese, Southern Fried Onion Rings, Beef Chilli, Spiced Sour Cream, Pickles, Smoked Red Milk Bun
Strategy: The Red Rock is made for enjoyment. Take this bad boy to the stage and one hand it as you rock out.
Hardstyle Kitchen
Chef’s Creation: Burnt Ends Burger
What’s On It? 14 Hour Wood Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends, Wagyu Beef Brisket Patty, Double American Cheese, Lettuce, McClures Pickles, Sweet Dill and Mustard Mayo
Strategy: Double meat combo requires double stomach space. Hit this one after a stint at the BCU to make sure you’ve got room for that sweet, sweet *drool*.
Burger Head
Chef’s Creation: Bring the Ruckus
What’s On It? BH Smashed Pattie, Maple Bacon Jam, Smoked Cheese Sauce, Gravynaisse, American Hi-Melt Cheese, Beer pickled Onion
Strategy: Gravynaisse is WILD. Once again it’s in the name for this one. Leave it until later in the fest. when you’re in about the same space as this smashed pattie.
