The World Steak Challenge

The prestigious World Steak Challenge is back in Dublin for 2022 and the steaks have never been higher...


Entries are now CLOSED!

World Steak Challenge is back in Dublin for a third year on 28th September 2022!

The long-awaited competition, which puts the planet’s finest cuts to the test and gives steak producers and suppliers the opportunity to showcase product quality on a global stage. Categories for 2022 are fillet, ribeye and sirloin. 

Have a look at our past winners...

Find out who won in 2021!

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Want the opportunity to showcase your talents and quality produce against global competitors?

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Our Judges

Catherine Butler // Hugh Phillips Butchers Catherine Butler Hugh Phillips Butchers
Fernando Larroude // Master Griller Fernando Larroude Master Griller
Ioannis Grammenos // Heliot Steak House Ioannis Grammenos Heliot Steak House
Keith Fisher // Institute of Meat Keith Fisher Institute of Meat
Richie Wilson // FIRE Steakhouse Richie Wilson FIRE Steakhouse

Judging Process

The World Steak Challenge prides itself on a completely robust and independent judging process. Every steak is judged on its own merits against the internationally agreed judging criteria.

Stage One – Technical judging

Steaks are scored blind on raw and cooked criteria by our expert panel of judges.

Stage Two – Consumer judging

Top scoring steaks are tasted and tested by consumer drawn from a wide range of nationalities and expertise.

Independent

The judging is independent and monitored at every stage. Every steak is judged on its own merits against the internationally agreed judging criteria.

Results

All steaks have the chance to win a gold, silver or bronze medal. The top scoring steak will win The World’s Best Steak.