Burger Wellington 2026 · Karaka Bays
Bird is the Word
Scorch-O-Rama · 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington · $30
Bird is the Word is a Burger Wellington 2026 entry from Scorch-O-Rama at 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington, priced at $30. Bourbon hot honey buttermilk fried chicken, with Fernglen Farm halloumi, Double Vision Brewing beer-caramelised onion, pickled red cabbage, chilli and apple coleslaw, and lemon and herb buttermilk drizzle in a milk bun, with duck fat roast potatoes and black garlic aioli. It is matched with Expatriate (APA), $40 as a combo. It is available from 3–23 August 2026 during Visa Wellington On a Plate.
Bird is the Word at a glance
| Burger | Bird is the Word |
|---|---|
| Venue | Scorch-O-Rama |
| Address | 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington |
| Price | $30 |
| Beer match | Expatriate (APA) · $40 combo |
| Dietary | nut free, halal |
| Served | lunch |
| Festival | Visa Wellington On a Plate, 3–23 August 2026 |
How it compares
At $30 it is $3 above the $27 median across all 244 Burger Wellington 2026 entries, with 41 priced higher. Karaka Bays has 1 festival burger in 2026. It is flagged nut free, halal by the festival. It is a lunch-only entry, so an evening visit will not find it.
Frequently asked
- How much is the Bird is the Word burger?
- The Bird is the Word at Scorch-O-Rama is $30 during Burger Wellington 2026. A combo with Expatriate (APA) is $40.
- Where can I get the Bird is the Word burger in Wellington?
- Scorch-O-Rama, 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington. It runs 3-23 August 2026 as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
- What is in the Bird is the Word burger?
- Bourbon hot honey buttermilk fried chicken, with Fernglen Farm halloumi, Double Vision Brewing beer-caramelised onion, pickled red cabbage, chilli and apple coleslaw, and lemon and herb buttermilk drizzle in a milk bun, with duck fat roast potatoes and black garlic aioli.
- Is the Bird is the Word burger nut free or halal?
- The festival flags this burger as nut free, halal. Check with Scorch-O-Rama directly for anything severe - kitchens change and shared fryers are common.
- What beer goes with the Bird is the Word burger?
- The official 2026 match is Expatriate (APA), $40 as a combo with the burger.