EXCITEMENT is in the air after it was revealed a city burger joint could be named the best in the UK.

The Burger Shop in Cherry Tree Walk is a converted finalist in the National Burger Awards 2023.

The business, which also has a branch in Hereford, is owned by the team behind Maneki Ramen – which was recently crowned Asian Restaurant of the Year in the UK.

Owners and operators Dorian Kirk and Rupert Davison said they are excited about the shortlisting and enthusiastic about being recognised nationally.

Dorian Kirk said: "Becoming a finalist in the National Burger Awards is a testament to our commitment to redefining the burger experience.

"We embrace a chef-first approach, eschewing unnecessary ingredients for a curated, elevated culinary journey."

Worcester News: YUM: The Burger ShopYUM: The Burger Shop (Image: The Burger Shop)Rupert Davison added: "Our team is excited to showcase our burger purist philosophy on a national stage, and we look forward to the creative challenges that lie ahead."

The National Burger Awards winner will be revealed on Tuesday, February 20 after several cooking challenges. 

The awards, hosted by Dine Out, will showcase the ultimate burger creations from all over the UK, with finalists facing off in a live cooking showdown to earn the coveted National Burger of the Year crown.

Competitors will participate in three rounds: the signature round, a technical round, and the best plant-based burger.

Genna Ash-Brown, editor of Dine Out magazine, said: "The burgers are back, with everything pointing to this unmissable event being even bigger and better than the last.

"It's always one of the most exciting days on the industry calendar, shining a light on the passion, talent and innovation that form the foundations of the incredible hospitality sector."

If Burger Shop wins, it will not be the first time the business has been recognised on a national scale and last year, it secured a double victory at the Good Food Awards.

The first Burger Shop in Hereford opened in 2014 after a series of suppers, pop-ups, and events by A Rule of Tum.

Burger Shop Worcester opened in 2016 under the railway arches near Worcester city centre.