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Building off the back of Battle of the Burger, Slice Wars, The Mexican Stand Off and The Argie Bhaji, Wylam Brewery welcomed a new chicken wing battle for their penultimate food event of the year, Lord Of The Wings. Wylam invited 12 of the best wing specialists and street food vendors to showcase their greatest wing inspired dishes.

Here is a roundup of what we ate:

Drum N Thigh, ‘My Precious’ – Thai Sriracha Honey & Lime Chicken Wing, Thai Curry Mayo, Pickled Cucumber, Topped with Spring Onion

Our first wings of the day were visually appealing, coated in a crunchy batter drizzled in creamy Thai curry mayo. The heat builds from the Thai sriracha, with a subtle sweetness from the honey and a back note of zesty lime. The Thai curry mayo was the perfect balance of creaminess, followed by the flavoursome aromatic spices. The pickled cucumbers on top left your mouth salivating!

Scott and Wilson, ‘Buldak Attack’ – Ramen Noodle Crusted Wings with Buldak Sweet Chilli and Kewpee Mayo Ranch, Topped with Crispy Fried Red Onions

These Korean wings were a combination of savoury, spicy and sweet. The ramen noodles and crispy red onions added that extra crunch and sweetness to the dish. The chicken was covered in a fermented sweet chilli sauce topped with a creamy rich umami kewpee mayo. As Korean food continues to trend, The Food People’s trend report highlighted umami as one of the top trends for 2024 and 2025. Along with the rise in improving gut health, the popularity of fermenting food is growing. The Food People state that the process of fermentation gives dimension to condiments, enhancing the overall flavour profile and bringing out a range of deeper qualities. 

My Delhi, ‘Tandoori Butter Chicken Wings’ – Chicken Wings Roasted in  The Tandoor, Then Smothered in a Signature Butter Masala Sauce

My Delhi have created the ultimate butter chicken wing dish; these wings capture the true essence of Delhi, coated in a thick buttery, creamy sauce with a hint of sweetness and delicate tandoor spices.

Chicken Ting, ‘Wild Rose’ – Rose Sweet Chilli Glaze, Lime Crumb, Crushed Crispy Corn, Chilli Dust, Rose Petals, Lime Wedge

Packed full of flavour, this dish consisted of a sweet sticky rose sauce with a zingy citrus lime punch. The rose petals added a floral sweet sensation whilst the corn added crunch. The cornflake crumb elevated the chicken and was finished off with a zesty lime crema and sprinkle of chilli dust. It was great to see My Delhi tapping into the floral trend that our marketing team have highlighted in our summer review 2024. Natural and flavoursome ingredients have been huge across food and drink categories this summer, many offering health benefits and sophisticated and indulgent flavour profiles.

URY, Crispy Fried Curried Chicken Wings – Crispy Fired Curried Chicken Wings, Glazed with Honey & Pineapple, Served with Chilli Peanut Butter

These Sri Lanken curried wings boasted a blend of nutty, fruity and aromatic flavours. The pineapple glaze balanced out the building heat from the chilli peanut butter, including subtle honey notes throughout the dish.

Cosy Dove, ‘Vietnamese Sweet & Sticky Wings’ – Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings, Topped with Fiery Fresh Chillies and Fragrant Coriander, Sitting Proudly on a Bed of Asian Slaw

Sweet and sticky fried crispy wings vibrantly dressed with an Asian slaw in a tangy dressing. The flavour offered a rich umami taste, with hints of fresh chilli heat that left your lips tingling!

Firedogs Grill, ‘Flight of the Labneh Gator’ – Lemon Brined Wings, Smoked Over Cherry Wood, Labneh, Nutty Dukkah, Flippn Hot Sauce Scallions & Peppermint

A Middle Eastern fusion – this dish gave an array of flavours, from wings being smoked over cherrywood, to being brined in a zesty citrus lemon, these chicken wings were succulent and melt in the mouth! A healthy amount of dukka seasoning covered the wings, adding a rich, nutty and spiced herb flavour. This was topped off with a fiery hot sauce, a drizzle of labneh to cool down that heat and a sprinkle of peppermint and scallions.  

Tiger Grill, ‘Wing Wing Herro’ – Signature Wings with White Truffle Oil, Parmesan, Rosemary and Parsley, All Served with our Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

A medley of flavours! The rich indulgent truffle paired well with the parmesan and herb dressing, adding a vibrant visual. Lashings of Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey peppercorn sauce was poured over the wings which completely elevated the dish! A Perfect pairing of creamy pepper notes followed by a sweet oaky whiskey finish.

Congratulations to the vendors that placed in the top 3:

1st Place – Parm’O’Rama

‘Bilbo Baggins BBQ’ – Sweet Smoky, Sticky BBQ Sauce, Topped with a Chipotle Mayo and Crispy Onions.

2nd Place – My Delhi

‘Tandoori Butter Chicken Wings’ – Chicken Wings Roasted in The Tandoor, Then Smothered in a Signature Butter Masala Sauce

3rd Place – Scranners Ams

‘Def Jaaam’ – Sticky Crunchy Triple Cooked Wings with Salted Gochujang Chilli, Crunchy Peanut Butter & Sticky Jam Sauce. Sriracha Peanuts, Sriracha Mayo & Springers.

Celebrating creativity, craft and flavour, Lord of the Wings has showcased itself as great addition to Wylam Brewery events! If you are looking for culinary trends, insights or inspiration based off the above blog, please get in touch: mailto:jessica.kane@dalziel.co.uk