2026 Sutter Home Build A Better Burger Recipe Contest

Entry Deadline: July 12, 2026
2026 Sutter Home Build A Better Burger® Recipe Contest
Venue / Location

Sutter Home Winery
St. Helena, CA

General Information

Build a Better Burger recipe contest returns! Imagine the excitement of creating your own scrumptious burger recipe and serving it, paired perfectly with Sutter Home Wine. Better yet – what if our esteemed panel of judges from our Sutter Home Build a Better Burger® recipe contest decide that your recipe is worth a whopping $25,000?

So, don’t be shy. Show off your burger-making skills by entering your very own recipe this year. Don’t forget to check out our previous winning recipes and Sutter Home wine pairings for some inspiration.

Get ready to sizzle, and good luck!

Judging Criteria
1. Perceived Taste Appeal (40%) Does the recipe sound appealing?
2. Creativity (25%) Is this recipe creative and one of a kind?
3. Ease of Preparation (25%) Could anyone create this burger by following the recipe?
4. Perceived Wine Pairing (10%) Does the wine complement and enhance the burger?

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Grand Prize (1) – $25,000.00/Check
National Finalist Prizes (5) – Trip to finals cook-off at Sutter Home Winery in St. Helena, CA

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