Burger Wellington 2026 · Te Aro
The HogFather
Sweet Mother's Kitchen · 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington · $36
The HogFather is a Burger Wellington 2026 entry from Sweet Mother's Kitchen at 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, priced at $36. Pulled pork and bacon, with Swiss cheese, kewpie mayonnaise coleslaw, and smoky BBQ glaze in a housemade jalapeño corn waffle bun, with hot honey and straight-cut Cajun fries. It is matched with Expatriate (APA), $46 as a combo. It is available from 3–23 August 2026 during Visa Wellington On a Plate.
The HogFather at a glance
| Burger | The HogFather |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sweet Mother's Kitchen |
| Address | 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington |
| Price | $36 |
| Beer match | Expatriate (APA) · $46 combo |
| Dietary | nut free |
| Served | lunch and dinner |
| Venue rating (Google) | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Festival | Visa Wellington On a Plate, 3–23 August 2026 |
How it compares
At $36 it is $9 above the $27 median across all 244 Burger Wellington 2026 entries, with 2 priced higher. Te Aro has 76 festival burgers in 2026. It is flagged nut free by the festival.
What else is on at Sweet Mother's Kitchen
- AYCE Wings & Fries Wednesday $29 · Wednesday — All-you-can-eat wings and fries every Wednesday for $29pp. More than 8 flavours from mild to wild.
- AYCE Tacos $29pp — Tue & Thu 5-9pm · Tuesday — All-you-can-eat tacos for $29 per person every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm-9pm. Vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian options available. Bookings recommended.
- AYCE Tacos $29pp — Tue & Thu 5-9pm · Thursday — All-you-can-eat tacos for $29 per person every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm-9pm. Vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian options available. Bookings recommended.
- Taco Thursday — $5 Tacos & $12 Margaritas · Thursday — $5 tacos and $12 margaritas every Thursday.
- Friday Frenzy — $13 Cocktail · Friday — $13 cocktails every Friday.
- Social Hour 3-5pm Weekdays — multiple deals · Monday — Weekday social hour 3-5pm: Tap Beer & Nachos $20 / $5 Nola Bites / Curly Fries & Milkshake $14.
All Sweet Mother's Kitchen deals, hours and map →
Other Burger Wellington 2026 burgers in Te Aro
- 0800 THE WORD · Zephyr Cafe · $19
- 3 Little Pigs Story · Wildfire Churrascaria · $22
- A Little Less Conversation · The Tasting Room · $30
- Al Pastor Mastor · Superfina · $27
- Bao Wow · Hideout · $19
- Boeuf à l'orange · Apachè · $27
Frequently asked
- How much is the The HogFather burger?
- The The HogFather at Sweet Mother's Kitchen is $36 during Burger Wellington 2026. A combo with Expatriate (APA) is $46.
- Where can I get the The HogFather burger in Wellington?
- Sweet Mother's Kitchen, 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington. It runs 3-23 August 2026 as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
- What is in the The HogFather burger?
- Pulled pork and bacon, with Swiss cheese, kewpie mayonnaise coleslaw, and smoky BBQ glaze in a housemade jalapeño corn waffle bun, with hot honey and straight-cut Cajun fries.
- Is the The HogFather burger nut free?
- The festival flags this burger as nut free. Check with Sweet Mother's Kitchen directly for anything severe - kitchens change and shared fryers are common.
- What beer goes with the The HogFather burger?
- The official 2026 match is Expatriate (APA), $46 as a combo with the burger.