Bite Into Petone

Jackson Street’s Juiciest Burgers Await You at Visa WOAP 2025

Burger lovers, get ready. Visa Wellington On a Plate 2025 is back this August (4–24 August), and Jackson Street is once again sizzling with mouthwatering creations.

This year, seven fantastic eateries along Jackson Street in Petone are serving up bold, creative, and irresistible burger masterpieces as part of the Burger Wellington lineup. Whether you’re into slow-cooked beef cheek, jerk chicken, or a Southern-style mash-up wrapped in pie pastry, there’s something for every kind of burger enthusiast.

Ready to plan your burger trail? Let’s walk from the top of Jackson Street and dive into what’s on offer.

The Victoria Tavern – “A Rib Short”

A smoky, rich bite featuring barbecued beef short rib paired with quinoa and red cabbage slaw, grated Kingsmeade manchego, and a tangy pickled chilli chocolate mayo all served in a Brumby’s sweet potato bun. Comes with pecorino and garlic fries. Elegant, indulgent, unforgettable.

Speight’s Ale House – “Sticky, Yummy”

Woody’s pork belly gets a flavour upgrade with bacon and onion jam, pickled Asian slaw, Kingsmeade pecorino, and jalapeño mayo in a Brumby’s brioche bun. Served with cheesy potato dauphine and pork jus for dipping decadence.

Abandoned Taproom – “The Morning After”

A true breakfast-for-dinner burger: pork and fennel sausage patty with pulled pork belly, hash brown, bacon, rocket, smoked cheddar, fried egg, hot honey, and Kaibosh’s charity relish all in a Brezelmania brioche bun. Finished with baked bean aioli and purpose-driven flavour.
Vegetarian version: Roasted portobello and halloumi.

The Empire – “Whenua Bite”

A fusion of Aotearoa Flavors: slow-cooked beef cheek in kawakawa soy glaze, with pickled kiwifruit, crispy seaweed, lettuce, tomato, blue cheese cheddar sauce, and chipotle BBQ all stacked in a seeded brioche bun with chicken salted fries.

Dirty Burger – “Big Poppa”

A juicy Conscious Valley beef patty with American cheese, Harrington’s bacon, F*nk with Food’s bacon jalapeño jam, and smoked jalapeño cream cheese, all tucked into a toasted brioche bun. Pure burgers heat and heart.

RE Burger – “Vow & Devour”

Southern fried chicken topped with melted brie, Harrington’s mānuka-smoked bacon, Te Horo Harvest Moroccan Peach Chutney, and aioli—all in a soft Breadcraft Wairarapa milk bun. Sweet, salty, and perfectly crispy.

The Lucky Cat – “The Lucky Lick”

A kimchi slaw-loaded Wairarapa beef patty with melted cheddar, crispy noodles, and gochujang mayo in a Brezelmania bun. Served with umami fries and a sweet chilli glaze it’s got the crunch, the funk, and serious flavour depth.

Baylands Brewery Taproom – “Sweet Heat Jerk Clucka”

Double-stacked jerk-marinated fried chicken glazed in tequila lime, with crumbed pineapple, tropical slaw, and coriander crema in a seeded Cottage Lane brioche bun. Served with jerk-spiced fries for a full-on Caribbean crunch.

Puku Pies & Kai – “Cuzzy”

An outrageous hybrid: Southern fried chicken thigh, lettuce, cheddar, jalapeño, pickles, mashed potato, gravy, and chipotle mayo all in a Pōneke Bakery milk bun and wrapped in golden pie pastry. It’s comfort food chaos (in the best way).

Gorilla Burger – “Bite Me Baby”

A grilled beef patty drenched in smoky-sweet bulgogi sauce, with chilli crunch cheddar, mayo, and pickled cucumber in a soft Pōneke Bakery bun. Sweet, spicy, and totally satisfying.

Gear Street Union – “Dash & Smash”

Double smashed wagyu patties with American cheddar, tangy mustard, and pickles in a Pōneke Bakery bun, served with Oklahoma-style seasoned fries. Classic Americana with high-end finesse.

Ready to Take a Bite?

With flavours this bold, you might need more than one visit to experience it all. Whether you’re chasing heat, crunch, or comfort, Jackson Street’s Burger Wellington lineup is bringing serious bite to Visa WOAP 2025.

🍟 Hot tip: Don’t forget to vote for your favourite burger it could take home the coveted Burger Wellington crown.

So grab your crew, loosen your belts, and hit the trail.
Jackson Street is fired up and ready to feed your burger obsession.