National Burger & Kebab of the Year results

The Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Burger & Kebab of the Year Competition 2026, held at the prestigious Ashdown Park Hotel.

This landmark event — the first of its kind — brought together the very best of Ireland’s craft butchery talent, showcasing exceptional creativity, skill, and innovation across both burger and kebab categories.

Entries from across the country were prepared by acclaimed Head Chef Andrew O’Gorman and his expert culinary team. A panel of over 12 judges evaluated each entry on taste, presentation, originality, and overall appeal.

🏆 2026 Burger of the Year Winners

National Burger of the Year

Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody, Co Wexford — Angus Chuck & Bone Marrow 6oz Steak Burger

Best in Munster

Fresh Food Courtyard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford — Chuck & Brisket Burger with Smoked Cheese & Onion

Best in Ulster

Joe McGee Butchers, Letterkenny, Co Donegal — Caramelised Red Onion Beef Burger

Best in Connacht

Keane’s Meats, Newport, Co Mayo — Keane’s 6oz Steak Burger

🦃 Turkey Burger Awards

Best in Ireland: Joe McGee Butchers, Letterkenny — Italian Caprese Turkey Burger

Runner-Up: Midland Meats, Finglas, Dublin 11 — Smokin’ Turkey Burger

🥇 Gold Awards – Burgers

• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange, Dublin — Ribeye Burger
• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange, Dublin — Ribeye Chilli Cheese Burger
• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange, Dublin — Sirloin Burger
• Stafford Craft Butchers, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford — Steak Burger
• Furlongs Family Butchers, Gorey Shopping Centre, Wexford — Feta & Spinach Turkey Burger
• Walsh Family Butchers, Kilcock, Co Kildare — Flame & Flavour Spice Burger
• Derek Dunne Butchers, Wicklow — Ribeye Steak Burger
• Saucy Butchers, Clonard Road, Wexford — Ribeye Burger
• Saucy Butchers, Clonard Road, Wexford — Ribeye Smash Burger
• Saucy Butchers, Clonard Road, Wexford — Jack Daniels Ribeye Burger
• Murphys Craft Butchers, Tullow, Co Carlow — Rambo 6oz Beef Burger
• Murphys Craft Butchers, Tullow, Co Carlow — Juicy Lucy Brisket & Chuck Burger
• Joe McGee Butchers, Letterkenny — Dry Aged Ribeye Steak Burger
• Market Fair Butchers & Grocers, Marino, Dublin — 8oz Smoked Ribeye
• Market Fair Butchers & Grocers, Marino, Dublin — 10oz Sirloin Burger
• Bradys Butchers, Dublin 1 — Minted Rosemary Lamb Burger
• Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody — Raman's Recipe 4oz Steak Burger
• Wilson Butchers, Tallaght & Rathfarnham — Angus 21 Day Dry Aged Burger
• Wilson Butchers, Tallaght & Rathfarnham — American Style Beef Burger
• O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork — Gourmet Burgers
• O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork — Beef & Mozzarella Sliders
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen, Co Kildare — Rural Rustic Half Pounder
• Tuite’s Butchers, Drogheda, Co Louth — Ribeye Burger
• Seamus Bracken Butcher Shop, Mullingar, Co Westmeath — Chargrilled Ribeye Beef Burger
• Butchers Best, New Ross, Co Wexford — Hereford Steak Burger
• Butchers Best, New Ross, Co Wexford — Whiskey Steak Burger
• Ryans Mastercraft Butchers, Tipperary Town — O’Malley Beef Burger
• Ryans Mastercraft Butchers, Tipperary Town — O’Malley Beef Burger
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra, Dublin — Greek Style Lamb Burger
• Crowes Butchers, Crookstown Service Station, Kildare — Gourmet Steak Burger
• Fresh Food Courtyard, Dungarvan — Turkey Burger with Mozzarella & Spinach
• Midland Meats, Finglas — Franks Turkey Burger
• Midland Meats, Finglas — Piri Piri Turkey Burger

🥈 Silver Awards – Burgers

• Roger Finnerty & Sons, Oughterard, Co Galway — Steak Burger
• Roger Finnerty & Sons, Oughterard, Co Galway — Turkey Burger
• Campbells Butchers, Roslea, Fermanagh — Steak Burger
• Brendan Bergin, Edenderry SC, Co Offaly — Sirloin Burger
• Brendan Bergin, Edenderry SC, Co Offaly — Smoked Paprika & Chilli Turkey Burger
• Cosgrave’s Butchers, Crumlin, Dublin — Short Rib Burger
• Cosgrave’s Butchers, Crumlin, Dublin — Smoked Paprika & Chilli Brisket Burger
• Walsh Family Butchers, Kilcock — Coolest in Town Steak Burger
• Furlongs Family Butchers, Gorey — Flame Grill Burger
• Saucy Butchers, Wexford — Guinness & Caramelised Onion Burger
• Keith Grant Master Butchers, Roundwood, Wicklow — Wicklow Wagyu Beef Burger
• Bradys Butchers, Dublin 1 — Ribeye Steak Burger
• Bradys Butchers, Dublin 1 — Cajun Turkey Burger
• Bradys Butchers, Dublin 1 — Magical Pork Meatballs
• Bradys Butchers, Dublin 1 — Ribeye & Black Pudding Steak Burger
• Molloy’s Butchers, Ardkeen, Waterford — Steak Burger
• Molloy’s Butchers, Ardkeen, Waterford — Cheese & Onion Burger
• Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody — Angus Steak Burger
• Midland Meats, Finglas — Juicy Lucy Burger
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen — Traditional Quarter Pounder
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen — Chilli & Cheese Rustic Half Pounder
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen — 100% Pure Turkey Burger
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra — Round Steak Burger
• Butchers Best, New Ross — Chargrill Steak Burger

🥉 Bronze Awards – Burgers

• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange — Wagyu Burger
• Stafford Craft Butchers, Enniscorthy — Ballymoo Steak Burger
• Crowes Butchers, Crookstown — Steak Burger
• Brendan Bergin, Edenderry — Steak Burger
• Keane’s Meats, Newport — 8oz Bacon & Cheese Burger
• O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet — Turkey Burger
• Gormley Family Butchers, Prosperous, Kildare — Beef Burger
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen — 100% Irish Steak Burger
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra — Ribeye Burger
• Butchers Best, New Ross — Chargrill Turkey Breast Burger

National Kebab of the Year

Winner

Murphys Craft Butchers, Tullow, Co Carlow — Thai Style Beef Kebab

Runner-Up

O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork — Tomato & Herb Chicken Kebab

🥇 Gold Awards – Kebabs

• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange — Beef Kebab
• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange — Pork & Chorizo Kebab
• FX Buckley Ltd, Deansgrange — Lamb Kebab

Stafford Craft Butchers, Enniscorthy — BBQ Beef Meat Stick

• Furlongs Family Butchers, Gorey — Sirloin Steak Kebab
• Wilson Butchers, Dublin — Wicklow Mint Lamb Kofta
• Tuite’s Butchers, Drogheda — Chicken Kebab
• Seamus Bracken Butcher Shop, Mullingar — Mexican Steak Kebab
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra — Chinatown Chicken Thighs
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra — Chargrill Chicken Thighs Kebab
• O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet — Beef Kebab

🥈 Silver Awards – Kebabs

• Molloy’s Butchers, Ardkeen — Lamb Kebab
• Furlongs Family Butchers, Gorey — Pork Steak Kebab
• Nolans Butchers, Kilcullen — Indian Tandoori Lamb Kofta
• Seamus Bracken Butcher Shop, Mullingar — Cajun Turkey Kebab
• Etherson Butchers, Cabra — Tennessee Chicken Thighs

🥉 Bronze Awards – Kebabs

• O’Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet — Lamb Kofta
• Fresh Food Courtyard, Dungarvan — Beef & Pork Kofta Kebab

Industry Reaction

“This competition has exceeded all expectations in its first year. The quality, creativity, and dedication on display highlight the strength and future of craft butchery in Ireland,” said Jack Molloy President of the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland.

Head Chef Andrew O’Gorman added:

“It was an honour to judge such an incredible range of entries. The level of innovation and flavour was exceptional — a true testament to the talent within the industry.”