2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition
The 19th annual WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition concluded with thrilling live cook-offs at the 2026 AHA Hospitality Expo at Crown Perth on 30 June and 1 July 2026.
Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra
(Country WA Winner)
Chef David Brown crafted a standout steak sandwich comprising chargrilled Midway Farn scotch fillet in toasted Ovenden brioche with aged smoked Tasmanian cheddar, bacon, onion jam, buttercup lettuce and beer-battered onion rings, served with sea salt and oregano chips.
The Last Local, Canning Vale
(Perth Metro winner)
Chef Mickey Phull impressed judges with a creation comprising a Scotch fillet on toasted sourdough with maple candied bacon, crunchy onions, smoky ailoi, rocket, tomato and melted cheese, served with chips and a wedge of deep-fried Camembert cheese.Â
Finalists
Stirling Arms Hotel, Guildford
About the competition
Each venue’s steak sandwich recipe had to remain consistent throughout the nomination, voting and live cook-off phases. The steak sandwich had to be available on the menu during the competition period and feature beef or lamb as the main protein.
Finalists were determined through a combination of public votes, mystery judge visits, and judging criteria, with winners crowned on stage following a live cook-off in front of industry peers.
Voting process
Based on feedback, we made a few changes to the voting process this year.
To submit a vote, customers had to upload either a photo of their steak sandwich or a copy of their purchase receipt as proof of purchase.
To be eligible, the photo or receipt had to clearly show the steak sandwich and/or the venue name and date of purchase.
Judging criteria
Finalists were judged on: tenderness of the meat (beef or lamb), composition and presentation, originality and creativity, quality of accompanying chips, sauces, overall flavour and value for money