As a food and drink agency we like to eat. And burgers feature high on our list of week-day food indulgences. So, in celebration of National Burger Day, we wanted to share our top five burger brands from across the UK and close to our hubs in London, Brighton and Bristol.
7bone (Hampshire and beyond). Starting out as a humble independent serving the students of Southampton, word of mouth has spread and so has its restaurants. Now with thirteen locations across the UK, it’s on a mission for burger dominance. Its famous ‘dirty fries’, thick shakes and craft beer are well worth a try too.
Original Patty Men (Birmingham) Its bare, minimal exteriors and simplistic menu is a deliberate ploy to make sure customers focus on what truly matters – aged beef patties and elaborate combos including, blue cheese, caramelised leeks, pickles, and mustard sauce and for the adventurous…streaky bacon, jalapenos and tomato and pineapple hot sauce!
Patty & Bun (London and Brighton). Situated in hip locations in London and the bustling seaside town of Brighton, its trendy and cool charm comes from its collaborations with artists, brands, and chefs to create one-off limited edition menu items. Think, La Fromagerie, Appleton Estate, Brighton Sausage Company and even Homeslice Pizza.
Uncle Sams (South Coast) – Its website might not have all the bells and whistles, but this burger brand has been around since 1971, and with 21 burgers on the menu, they know the combinations that hit the spot. Alongside serving the much-loved cheeseburger, other options include Garlic Burger, the 1000 Island Burger and Double Chilli ‘n’ Cheese.
Almost Famous (North and Bristol) – renowned for serving Aubrey Allen Beef, which is placed in the top 1% in the world for quality, provenance, and sustainability, you know this burger is going to be juicy and tender! Boasting four veggie/vegan options too, they make sure everyone is catered for.
Our clients are just as passionate as us about great burgers. This week Kraft Heinz Foodservice began its search for Britain’s best burger with its Heinz Battle of the Burger competition. The winning restaurant will be crowned the country’s best and win a marketing package worth £5,000 – restaurants can register their interest in entering the competition by emailing charlotte.crane@kraftheinz.com before Monday 5 September.
