Eight SW venues to battle it out for the best steak sandwich
Public voting is now open for the Australian Hotels Association WA's 2025 Best Steak Sandwich Competition — an annual culinary battle now in its 18th year.
Bobby's Busselton, Eaton Tavern, Last Slice Dalyellup, Onya Pub, Rose Hotel, Settlers Tavern, The Rec Waroona Hotel and Treendale Farm Hotel are part of 19 venues this year competing for a spot in the top four regional finalists.
Treendale Farm Hotel will be looking to defend its title after taking out the regional prize last year. Chef Gayan Dilruk Geeeganage from Treendale Farm Hotel competing at the 2024 cook off. Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative
Chef Gayan Dilruk Geeeganage produced a classic steak sandwich comprising Scotch fillet steak, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon jam, aioli, Beerfarm pale ale brined crispy onions, rocket, tomato, pickles, accompanied with chips and herb and mustard dipping sauce which won over the panel of four judges.
AHA WA chief executive Bradley Woods said the competition had become a much-loved institution on WA's hospitality calendar and showcased the passion, creativity and skill of WA chefs.
'The WA's Best Steak Sandwich competition captures the heart of WA's vibrant hospitality scene,' he said.
'It's an opportunity for venues to showcase their culinary flair, engage with their communities and be recognised for producing one of WA's most iconic and loved dishes.'
The top four metropolitan and regional finalists will be determined by public votes and a visit from a mystery judge before going head-to-head in a live cook-off at the 2025 AHA Hospitality Expo at Crown Perth on June 24 and 25.
'This year's competition promises to be a thrilling one and we encourage everyone to get behind their favourite venue and help them secure a place in the live cook-offs,' Mr Woods said.
The public is encouraged to cast their votes on the AHA website before May 26. Finalists will be notified of the results on May 28.
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