The Australian Hotels Association Western Australia (AHA WA) has revealed this year’s winner of its Best Steak Sandwich competition for both Country WA and Perth Metro.
The competition winners are named by a combination of public vote and a cook-off, which took place this week at the AHA Hospitality Expo at Crown Perth.
The Country prize went to the Treendale Farm Hotel and Chef JunHwi Heo for the second year in a row. This year’s winning sandwich comprised a West Black Angus Scotch fillet, double cheddar cheese, Rocky Ridge home-made BBQ sauce, kimchi relish and sweet and spicy mayo, and was served with smoked pickled onion coleslaw, crumbed green bean and chips. It impressed the judges with its perfect balance of Asian-inspired flavours, texture and “fangability”.
The Perth Metro winner also saw a back-to-back winner with Chef Jaspreet Singh and Carrington’s Bar & Grill, Hamilton Hill was crowned Perth champion for the second year in a row.
The winning steak sandwich called “The Wild Thing” featuring a 200g scotch fillet, “candy” bacon, beef bacon, Swiss cheese, rocket, tomato, onion and homemade BBQ sauce on Turkish bread. It was served with beer-battered chips and fried pickle, known as frickle.
AHA WA CEO and Chief Steak Sandwich Judge Bradley Woods said the standard of all the finalists across both categories 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.”