GBK enters Mayoral race (The Caterer Blog)

GBK enters Mayoral race

Paddickb burger.JPG Gourmet Burger Kitchen has become an unofficial pollster for the London mayoral election after naming some of its burgers after the four leading candidates (Liberal Democrat Brian Paddick is pictured here in another bit of 'spontaneous' self promotion).

In the tradition of the red, blue and yellow fairy cakes sold during every general election GBK will call its own winner based on the sales of burgers in its Tower Place restaurant near London's City Hall.

The burgers are:

THE KEN BURGER
100% beef with salad, relish and a fresh chilli sauce
“Hot, fiery and a bit of a mouthful”

THE BORIS BURGER
100% beef with salad, relish and an aged Stilton dressing
“A bit cheesy with hidden depths, quite possibly a bit messy”

THE PADDICK BURGER
A fresh breast of chicken with salad, relish and a spicy satay sauce
“Golden, plucky, with a hint of spice”

THE BERRY BURGER
Puy lentils, green curry, potato, spring onion with salad and relish
“Good for you, with a bit of bite”

However such a competition puts this blogger in an ethical dilemma; does taste correspond with your political biases?

At the risk of losing my journalistic impartiality I am known in the Caterer offices as GBK's biggest fan. The staff in my local (Beckenham) know me by name and are always glad to see me - irrespective of my order - on a weekly basis.

I've always been partial to a blue cheese burger. It's a classic combo. However, according to Vote Match at least, Boris isn't my kind of candidate. Does enjoying a blue cheese burger mean I am pinning my allegiances to the Conservative party or do I just like cheese?

Still at least GBK can caterer to the candidates' tastes. Both Ken and Boris like a little something on the side so I am sure they will have no qualms about having some garlic mayo with their fries and a wasabi peas appetiser.