Burger Wellington 2026 · Wellington CBD
The Big Boil Up
The Crab Shack · Shed 5, Queens Wharf, Wellington CBD, Wellington · $29
The Big Boil Up is a Burger Wellington 2026 entry from The Crab Shack at Shed 5, Queens Wharf, Wellington CBD, Wellington, priced at $29. Our famous Seafood Boil Up - in a bun! - chorizo & pork patty, roasted corn & prawn fritter, crumbed squid rings, slaw & lemon mayo in a potato bun, served with a crab bisque gravy It is matched with The Classic (Lager), $42 as a combo. It is available from 3–23 August 2026 during Visa Wellington On a Plate.
The Big Boil Up at a glance
| Burger | The Big Boil Up |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Crab Shack |
| Address | Shed 5, Queens Wharf, Wellington CBD, Wellington |
| Price | $29 |
| Beer match | The Classic (Lager) · $42 combo |
| Dietary | nut free |
| Served | lunch and dinner |
| Venue rating (Google) | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Festival | Visa Wellington On a Plate, 3–23 August 2026 |
How it compares
At $29 it is $2 above the $27 median across all 244 Burger Wellington 2026 entries, with 61 priced higher. Wellington CBD has 56 festival burgers in 2026. It is flagged nut free by the festival.
What else is on at The Crab Shack
- Half Price Mussels · Monday — Half price mussels from 3pm to 6pm.
- Taco Tuesday · Tuesday — Buy one, get one half price on tacos, from 3pm to 6pm.
- Half Priced Calamari · Thursday — Half priced calamari from 3pm to 6pm.
- Fish and Chips Friday · Friday — Buy one get one free fish and chips, from 3pm to 6pm.
- Corn Chip Platter Deal · Saturday — Order two main meals and get a free corn chip platter to share, from 3pm to 6pm.
- Kids Dine Free · Sunday — Kids dine free when dining with an adult before 6pm. Maximum one free kids menu per accompanying adult.
All The Crab Shack deals, hours and map →
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- Ayam Mouthcracker · Master Kong · $28
- Boca a Boca · El Matador · $29
Frequently asked
- How much is the The Big Boil Up burger?
- The The Big Boil Up at The Crab Shack is $29 during Burger Wellington 2026. A combo with The Classic (Lager) is $42.
- Where can I get the The Big Boil Up burger in Wellington?
- The Crab Shack, Shed 5, Queens Wharf, Wellington CBD, Wellington. It runs 3-23 August 2026 as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
- What is in the The Big Boil Up burger?
- Our famous Seafood Boil Up - in a bun! - chorizo & pork patty, roasted corn & prawn fritter, crumbed squid rings, slaw & lemon mayo in a potato bun, served with a crab bisque gravy
- Is the The Big Boil Up burger nut free?
- The festival flags this burger as nut free. Check with The Crab Shack directly for anything severe - kitchens change and shared fryers are common.
- What beer goes with the The Big Boil Up burger?
- The official 2026 match is The Classic (Lager), $42 as a combo with the burger.