2024 Categories
BBQ – Golden Ticket Category
Backyard BBQs are an Australian ritual, but we all know that some BBQs are next level.
For this category we want to see sticky glazes, charred-goodness, smoky tastes, surprising freshness and flavour punches that are out of this world.
Show us the skills you’ve got at the grill and over the flames to become the Australian BBQ Champion.
Winners of the Australian Qualifying rounds get a Golden Ticket to represent Team Australia in Dallas, Texas where you’ll be able to show off your BBQ skills on the World stage and compete to become World BBQ Champion of 2023!
BBQ – Golden Ticket Category
Backyard BBQs are an Australian ritual, but we all know that some BBQs are next level.
For this category we want to see sticky glazes, charred-goodness, smoky tastes, surprising freshness and flavour punches that are out of this world.
Show us the skills you’ve got at the grill and over the flames to become the Australian BBQ Champion.
Winners of the Australian Qualifying rounds get a Golden Ticket to represent Team Australia in Dallas, Texas where you’ll be able to show off your BBQ skills on the World stage and compete to become World BBQ Champion of 2023!
Dessert – Golden Ticket Category
This competition category is all about the sweetest things in life – desserts.
We’re looking for texture, decadence, superb plating and mouth-watering morsels that keep us coming back for more.
Put your dessert skills on display to become the Australian Dessert Champion and win a Golden Ticket to represent Team Australia in Dallas, Texas where you’ll compete to become World Dessert Champion of 2023!
Burger – Golden Ticket Category
Create your best burger for this show stopping event.
We are looking for burgers of all sizes, proteins, sauces, spices and levels of fun.
We all know that burgers are an amazing way to show personality, culture and spirit in one bite.
So show us the best burger you’ve got and compete to be the Australian Burger Champion.
The winner of the burger champion will receive a Golden Ticket to represent Team Australia in Dallas, Texas where you’ll be able to show off your burger skills on the World stage and compete to become World Burger Champion of 2023!
Burger – Golden Ticket Category
Create your best burger for this show stopping event.
We are looking for burgers of all sizes, proteins, sauces, spices and levels of fun.
We all know that burgers are an amazing way to show personality, culture and spirit in one bite.
So show us the best burger you’ve got and compete to be the Australian Burger Champion.
The winner of the burger champion will receive a Golden Ticket to represent Team Australia in Dallas, Texas where you’ll be able to show off your burger skills on the World stage and compete to become World Burger Champion of 2023!
Seafood
This category is close to our hearts as our 2022 Australian Seafood Champion went on to become the World Seafood Champion.
Present a perfect seafood dish to previous winner, John McFadden, for the chance to be named Australian Seafood Champ!
We’re looking for crispy skin, ocean personification and downright delicious seafood.
If you’ve got what it takes, sign up today!
Vegetarian
Vegetarian and Plant-based diets are becoming more normalised in Australia for several good reasons.
These dishes have positive impacts to our health, environmental and back pockets. But they can be tricky to master.
Those cooks and chefs that have harnessed the power of vegetarian cooking can impress even their most stubborn carnivore friends.
These are the dishes we are wanting to see.
We want to enjoy your dish without mourning the meat and indulge in hearty and delectable dishes that would have even the biggest meat eater coming back and asking for more.
Here it’s all about flavour and flair.
Vegetarian
Vegatarian and Plant-based diets are becoming more normalised in Australia for several good reasons.
These dishes have positive impacts to our health, environmental and back pockets. But they can be tricky to master.
Those cooks and chefs that have harnessed the power of vegetarian cooking can impress even their most stubborn carnivore friends.
These are the dishes we are wanting to see.
We want to enjoy your dish without mourning the meat and indulge in hearty and delectable dishes that would have even the biggest meat eater coming back and asking for more.
Here it’s all about flavour and flair.
Cocktail
We all love a good drink but a perfectly flared cocktail turns dinner & drinks into dinner & a show.
We’re looking for the best behind the bar to show us the best cocktail Australia has to offer.
Perform whilst delivering perfect layering, balance, flavours and garnishes to take out the title of Aussie Cocktail Champion!
Specialty Ingredient (Cheese)
Cheese is the ultimate ingredient. It adds freshness and sharpness to dishes whilst oozing comfort and simplicity in others.
The abundance of cheese dishes cooked in Australia everyday is astounding and we want to find a dish that features cheese so perfectly, it deserves to give it’s make the title of Australian Cheese Champion.
Use cheese as the superstar of your dish to propel your cooking and career to the next level.
Rice & Noodle
No dishes come from more humble beginnings than rice and noodle based meals. These are the perfect vehicle for flavour, texture, and history. Every culture has their own myriad of rice dishes and many Asian cultures are known for their expertise in noodles. We want to hear your stories and taste your delicious dishes, one slurp or grain at a time.
Cheese
Cheese is the ultimate ingredient. It adds freshness and sharpness to dishes whilst oozing comfort and simplicity in others.
The abundance of cheese dishes cooked in Australia everyday is astounding and we want to find a dish that features cheese so perfectly, it deserves to give it’s make the title of Australian Cheese Champion.
Use cheese as the superstar of your dish to propel your cooking and career to the next level.
