The fifth annual Burger Battle returns to the grounds of the Cauffiel House overlooking the Delaware River on Saturday, Aug. 27. Some of Delaware’s most competitive chefs will put their best burgers forward, offering guests unlimited samples as they compete for fame and glory in three categories: Critic’s Choice, Alternative Burger and People’s Choice.
Money raised at the completely volunteer-run Delaware Burger Battle will benefit The Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room, which meets the immediate needs of Wilmington’s hungry with more than 180,000 nutritious meals served annually at no cost and with no questions asked. The Delaware Burger Battle has raised more than $28,000 in its first four years.
These 16 restaurants are competing this year:
- 2 Fat Guys American Grill
- 8th & Union Kitchen
- The Brunch Box (Drip Café)
- Chelsea Tavern
- Delaware Park Racetrack & Casino
- Delaware Provision Company, Inc.
- Ernest & Scott Taproom
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- Maiale Deli and Salumeria
- McGlynn’s Pub & Restaurant
- The Meat House
- Nordstrom Grill
- Piccolina Toscana
- Redfire Grill & Steakhouse
- Tonic Bar and Grille
- Ulysses American Gastropub
Tickets are $50 through Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. and will be $60 at the door. (Ticket entitles you to adult beverage tastings.) Tickets for individuals aged 13–20 are $25; tickets for those aged 5–12 are $9. Admission is free for children under 5. Admission price includes unlimited burger sampling throughout the day. No pets, please. Visit www.2016deburgerbattle.brownpapertickets.com to purchase tickets.
More information:
5th Annual Delaware Burger Battle
​Cauffiel House
1016 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington
Begins at noon; rain or shine
