Ultimate Food Challenges on the Sunshine Coast

February 19, 2020 - 3 min read

Are you up for the ultimate food challenge? Take a look at these Sunny Coast restaurants top food challenges.

It doesn’t matter how big you think your stomach is, you’re going to need a whole lot of luck to try and wrap your mouth around these giant meals. But, we all know food challenges are about more than just getting a giant feed. Claim your victory and the glory at these Sunshine Coast restaurant food challenges.
The Big One – Ricks Garage Diner

Ricks Garage Diner is located inside an old garage that has been transformed into a slice of 1950s America. Whether you visit to check out the vintage cars or to listen to some retro rockabilly tunes, Ricks is known among locals for its amazing atmosphere and some of the best burgers on the coast. If bigger always means better than the best burger at Ricks Garage Diner is definitely The Big One. Double the beef, double the bacon, double the cheese, double the eggs and double the salads, all served inside a ciabatta bun. If you can make your way through this one you will solidify yourself as one of the biggest eaters on the Sunshine Coast.
Challenge details
Rules: Finish the entire burger
Cost: $25
Prize: A photo on the Ricks wall of fame
Where: 14 Margaret St, Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast, QLD.


Big Boss Burger Challenge – Hotel Maroochydore

Hotel Maroochydore is the perfect place to visit for a relaxed cocktail on their lounges or to enjoy a delicious meal from their lunch or dinner menu. Complete with a gaming area and a pumping events calendar, could there be anything else this hotel could offer? How about one of the biggest burgers in Maroochydore? Available at the sports bar only, the Big Boss Burger Challenge will definitely be something to call home about (that is, if you manage to finish it of course). Bun, aioli, battered onion rings, cheese, beef patty, battered onion rings, cheese, beef patty, lettuce, tomato relish, bun. If this burger isn’t screaming “eat me” then I don’t know what is. Consume the boss in just 20 minutes and you’ll become royalty at this hotel.
Challenge details
Rules: Finish in under 20 minutes (plate must be empty)
Cost: $19.95
Prize: A Big Boss Challenge Champion T-shirt and your name added to the Challenge Champions Board
Where: 201 Main Rd, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD.

Parmageddon Challenge — The Pub Mooloolaba 

The Pub Mooloolaba is he perfect place to spend your weekends. Since it opened the pub has been a favourite of locals and tourists alike serving delicious pub classics using local fresh ingredients. This pub isn’t just known for its food, it’s also home to the Paramageddon Challenge. To complete the challenge you must finish a towering stack of eight 200 gram parmies and don’t forget the side salad and chips! Will you be able to finish this monster of a meal?

Challenge details
Rules: Finish the tower of parmies in one sitting.
Cost: $65
Prize: The prize is dependant on the month, get in contact with Pub Mooloolaba for current prizes and times.
Where: 23 Venning St, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia

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