2023 National Burger & BBQ Competition Results
8 May 2023
National BBQ Competition Results
All products scoring over 90 were awarded GOLD.
All products scoring over 80 were Awarded SILVER.
The judges commented that “ the standard was very high. It sometimes came down to a single point to decide the winners” The judges were very impressed with the innovation and flavour profiles of the products.
Burger Category
Overall Winner – GOLD Award Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Dry Aged Ribeye Burger
Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Venison Burger with Grand Veneur Sauce
Gold Award -M&M Meats Enniscorthy, Sausage Patty
Gold Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar ,Classic Beef Burger
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Ribeye Burger
Gold Award -M&M Meats ,Enniscorthy, Low Fat Turkey Burger
Gold Award -John Finn, Mitchelstown, Beef & Smokey Bacon Burger
Gold Award -Jim Murphy, Tullow, 6oz Rambo Burger
Gold Award -Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Chilli Cheese % Roasted Onion Burger
Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Pork Apple & Sage Burger
Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Pork & Chilli Burger
Gold Award -Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Beef Burger
Gold Award- Bob’s Butchers, Abbeyleix, Chilli Cheese Burger
Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Turkey Burger
Gold Award -Joe McGee, Letterkenny, Gourmet Beef Burger
Gold Award- Gerry O’Brien, Kilkenny, Beef Burger
Gold Award -Helen Walsh, Kilcock, Ranch Burger
Gold Award -Bob’s Butchers, Abbeyleix, Truffle Burger
Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Dry Aged Angus Steak Burger
Gold Award- Alan Kennedy, Bunclody, Angus Steak Burger
Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Steak Burger
Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Sirloin Burger
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Chilli Cheese Burger
Gold Award -John McGrath, Galway, Turkey & Chilli Burger
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Sirloin Steak Burger
Gold Award -M&M Meats, Enniscorthy, Steak Burger
Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Gourmet Burger
Silver Award- Donald Walsh, Cashel, DeLuxe Burger
Silver Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, Smoked Burger with Smokey Bacon
Silver Award- Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Large Beef Burger
Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, Lamb Burger
Silver Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Venison Burger
Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, Turkey & Chilli Burger
Silver Award- Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, BBQ Burger
Silver Award- Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, Burger
Silver Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Wagyu Burger
Silver Award- Rory O’Sullivan, Kilmallock, Large Beef Burger
Silver Award -Jim Crowley, Midleton, Smoked Cheese & Chill Steak Burger
Silver Award -Mick Gormley, Prosperous, Beef Burger
Silver Award- Barry Fitzgerald, Fermoy, Smoked Bacon & Cheese Steak Burger
BBQ Product Category
Overall Winner – GOLD Award Darragh Buckley, FX Buckley, Dublin. Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Ribs
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Shredded Beef
Gold Award -Jim Murphy, Tullow, Black Garlic Picanha
Gold Award- Mick Gormley, Chinese Infused BBQ Ribs
Gold Award-Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, BBQ Honey Duck Fillet
Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Chicken Chiclets
Gold Award- Jim Crowley, Midleton, Moroccan Style Butterfly Leg of Lamb
Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged T-Bone Steak
Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged Ribeye Steak
Gold Award -Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Spatchcock Chicken
Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork
Gold Award -Fran Feighery, Portlaoise, Pepper Pork Chops
Gold Award -Gerry O’Brien, Kilkenny, Spatchcock Chicken
Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, BBQ Sausage
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, 28 Day Aged Striploin
Gold Award- Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Slow Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Hot Buffalo Wings
Gold Award- Alan Kennedy, Bunclody, Sea Salt & Pepper Skirt Steak
Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Smokey Whiskey Pork
Gold Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet, Marinated Lamb Chop
Gold Award- Barry Fitzgerald, Fermoy, BBQ Pork Belly
Gold Award- John McGrath, Galway, Stuffed Pepper
Silver Award- Jerry O’Leary, Millstreet ,BBQ Sausage Medley
Silver Award -Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, BBQ Sausage
Silver Award -John McGrath, Galway, BBQ Sausage
Grillstick/Kebab Category
Overall Winner – GOLD Award Jim Crowley, Midleton Pork Black Pudding & Mozzarella Grillstick
Gold Award- Seamus Bracken, Mullingar, Chicken Skewer
Gold Award- Jim Murphy, Tullow, Turkish Style Lamb Kofta
Gold Award -Barry Fitzgerald, Fermoy, Lamb Grill Stick with Garden Mint
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley, Dublin, Garlic, Herb & Chicken Kebab
Gold Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Lamb Kebab
Gold Award -Darragh Buckley ,Dublin Pork & Chorizo Kebab
Gold Award- Donald Walsh, Cashel, Sirloin Steak Kebab
Silver Award-Bob’s Butchers Abbeyleix, Lamb Kebab
Silver Award -Jerry O’Leary Millstreet, Lamb Kofta
Silver Award -Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Chicken Skewer
A big thank you to CF Gaynors who did a fantastic product demonstration, showcasing some new ideas and products.
