Grand Final Fever
The last weekend in September marks weeks of anticipation in Melbourne, in the lead-up to the Grand Final. Whether your team played on the big day, or whether you were just in it for the half-time entertainment, it’s always a cracker of a Saturday.
At Meatsmith, we've shared some easy-to-assemble and sure-fire crowd pleasers to have on hand while everyone is glued to their screens — whether it's quick bites to prepare between quarters or the makings of a proper backyard feast with friends, these selections go hand-in-hand with any sporting event. This year, our footy offering ranged from classic meat pies to a show-stopping charcuterie board, all curated to suit your celebration.
Tender chuck steak and coarse-ground beef mince are slowly cooked with red wine, onions and thyme, wrapped in buttery shortcrust and topped with flaky puff pastry.
Our Hot Dog Set was built for footy finals – the simplest way to keep the crowd happy until the final siren. Beechwood-smoked frankfurts, soft potato Hoagie rolls, celeriac remoulade, Carolina Gold mustard and crisp onions.
Salty, savoury, and unapologetically satisfying. While everyone has a favourite way to build a burger, we think our method is the best for juicy, just-charred perfection. Pick up some of our pasture-raised beef patties for the ultimate burger and follow our recipe.
If your weekends lean more towards catching up with friends than catching every game, here’s what we put on the table.
The Meatsmith Charcuterie Board
We gathered all you need for a show-stopping charcuterie board to kick off lunch. Including housemade smallgoods, some favourite cheeses, and the accompaniments to make them sing.
An impressive centrepiece that’s deceptively simple to prepare. Pick up one of our legs of lamb, roast until blushing pink, then serve with bright, generous salads.
