Best Burger

JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)

JUDGING FUNDS REQUIRED - Funds for two people to have a burger as a main meal and beverages must be provided to cover the cost of judging.

OVERVIEW

You must nominate the burger you wish to be judged; this burger must be on the current food menu.

GENERAL CRITERIA

• Décor, design, ambience, atmosphere, lighting, and comfortability
• Quality and appearance of the venue (furniture, table setting, crockery, cutlery, glassware)
• Popularity of venue and alignment to local market
• Pricing relevant to local market and quality of the burger and dining experience
• Hygiene and cleanliness (all areas including restrooms)

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CRITERIA

• Food and beverage experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety, and quality)
• Pricing relevant to local market, quality of the restaurant and dining experience
• Evidence of specials for food and beverage

SERVICE CRITERIA

• Excellent customer service
• Staff presentation and quality of interaction (willingness to make recommendations)
• Staff knowledge of all products
• Efficiency of order taking, meal delivery, table clearing
• Staff well-groomed
• Service consistent with a restaurant experience

BURGER CRITERIA

• Quality of produce and components of the burger
• Cooked appropriately, tenderness and appearance
• Fillings and seasonings are compatible and fresh with entire burger
• Bread/bun texture and compatibility with the meat
• Meat to bun ratio
• Presentation of the burger (put together and constructed well)
• Value for money

2024 WINNER – Lakeside Village Tavern, Raymond Terrace