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Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Two-time winner takes home prestigious steak sandwich prize
Carrington's Bar & Grill in Hamilton Hill has taken home the prize for best steak sandwich in Perth for the second year in a row, proving that a 'classic' take on the sandwich can be the best. After winning last year with their creamy, smokey TNT sandwich, the team returned in 2025 with bold new creation The Wild Thing, a tribute to the 1960s rock classic and a reinvention of the classic pub steak sandwich. Chef Jaspreet Singh said the 13-minute cook-off competition was full of pressure, especially since he wanted to win back-to-back. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Mr Singh described the steak sandwich as very innovative and stood out thanks to the mixture of flavours. 'We had two different types of bacon in the steak sandwich; one was beef bacon that you don't see very often in the steak sandwiches,' he said. 'Normally people use pork bacon, so I use beef bacon, which is like cured beef brisket that was thinly sliced, cured with black cracked pepper; it is a really good texture, 'And then you have second bacon, candy bacon, which is marinated in honey and brown sugar and honey whiskey. So it'll give you sweetness.' Having sold more than 600 of the steak sandwiches already, Mr Singh said customer feedback was 'out of this world'. 'We really work hard for the steak sandwiches; it shows the passion and the commitment we have for the industry.' he said. Chef Jaspreet Singh, of Carrington's Bar & Grill, said the competition came with a lot of pressure. Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative The Wild Thing will set meat lovers back $29.50 and has 200g of scotch fillet, candy bacon, beef bacon, Swiss cheese, rocket, tomato, onion, homemade barbecue sauce and Turkish bread served with a side of fried pickle and McCain beer-battered chips. The winning Wild Thing steak sandwich. Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative Carrington's Bar & Grill was up against Print Hall in the CBD, The Central in Butler and The Last Local in Canning Vale. AHA (WA) CEO and chief steak sandwich judge Bradley Woods said the standard of all the finalists was nothing short of exceptional. 'These talented chefs have elevated the humble steak sandwich to new heights, proving it remains a firm favourite on pub menus and a true showcase of culinary creativity,' he said. 'The competition celebrates great food as well as shining a spotlight on the passion, innovation and skill within WA's hospitality sector, supporting venues, engaging customers and driving foot traffic.' The Perth judging panel consisted of Bradley Woods (AHA CEO) Lachie Sheridan (Perth Dude Food), Melissa Forbes (Tourism WA) and Danny Connolly (Lion). Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative Last year, Carrington's took home the prize with a completely different recipe, which was a smokey sandwich that had scotch fillet and was layered with crispy bacon, bourbon infused toffee onion, rocket, zesty barbecue aioli and roasted capsicum blend in a Turkish panini with peri peri chips. 'This year's sandwich is completely different than the TNT,' Mr Singh said. 'We wanted to do something classic this year.' With two titles under their belt, the Carrington Bar & Grill team already have their eyes set on a three-peat. 'It's a real booster for me and my team ... we're just going to have to do better next year.' he said. The Australian Hotels Association WA and Little Creatures WA's Best Steak Sandwich competition was at the Crown Towers ballroom as part of the 2025 AHA hospitality expedition and has been running for 18 years.
AU Financial Review
21-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
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Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Eight SW venues to battle it out for the best steak sandwich
Eight South West eateries will be facing off with other regional pubs this month to dish up their most delicious steak sandwich as part of a Statewide competition. 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.
