Barbecue restaurant group the Red Dog Saloon is putting punters to the test with its latest challenge, offering a hefty £5,000 prize for anyone who can eat 13 burgers in 10 minutes.
Whilst it may not sound like a lot, the current record was set by competitive eater and multiple Guinness World Record holder Leah Shutkever, who managed an impressive 12 burgers within the allotted time, setting the challenge to beat.
So, think you’ve got what it takes? The rules are simple. Participants will be given exactly ten minutes (as well as a 30-second grace period at the end to finish swallowing the burgers). Drinks are allowed, but no food can be left behind, and competitors must remain seated throughout. Most crucially of all – all food must be kept down. Each burger features a single beef patty topped with cheese and served in a sesame bun.
Entry costs £50, which includes three cheeseburgers, and a Red Dog Saloon-branded baseball cap. Those who don’t quite complete this ambitious feat won’t go home empty handed. Anyone who manages five burgers will earn themselves a coveted black card (offering a 20% discount for life) and a place on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame. Make it to ten, and you’ll walk away with a £1,000 prize.
There is a slight catch for those with experience - anyone with a background in competitive eating must pre-book their attempt.
Extreme eating is nothing new, growing in popularity over the years to become its own unique type of entertainment. This new challenge by Red Dog Saloon currently offers the biggest prize for an eating competition across the UK.
Red Dog Saloon opened its first branch in Hoxton back in 2011 and now operates nine restaurants across the UK. The group has become known for its extreme eating challenges, including its infamous Naga Viper hot wings contest, which is so intense that it requires participants to sign a waiver before they’re allowed to take part.
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