Debate sizzles after controversial change in Bunnings sausages, splitting opinions in the middle
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The humble sausage sizzle at Bunnings Warehouse has long been a staple of Australian culture, as iconic as kangaroos, cricket, and the phrase 'no worries'.
For over a quarter of a century, the aroma of grilled onions and sizzling sausages has been an integral part of the weekend hardware store experience, drawing in shoppers and supporting countless community groups and charities through fundraising efforts.
However, a recent development has caused a sizzle of a different kind among the Bunnings faithful.
The hardware giant said it took a 'common sense approach' to its sausage sizzle, advocating for the use of sliced bread over bread rolls.
‘[We] encourage community groups hosting a sausage sizzle to serve sausages in slices of bread to ensure our offer is consistent as possible across all stores,’ Bunnings advised in a statement.
This seemingly innocuous preference sparked a fiery debate among fans, with opinions as divided as the bread choices themselves.
However, this did not sit well with all customers.
On a recent morning, listeners phoned into 2GB, where Ben Fordham Live host Mark Levy heard from Sandy, a listener and staunch supporter of the bread roll, saying they ‘were the much better option’.
‘The slices of bread are way too soggy when you put your mustard and onion and sauce on,’ Sandy asserted.
‘There's nothing better than a nice, crisp crunchy bread roll.’
She also contended that bread rolls provided space for an additional sausage, a capacity that a single slice of bread lacked.
‘If you want two sausages, you get to pay more and that goes back into the community,’ Sandy continued.
On the flip side, another listener, Seb, phoned in and declined to pick a side.
‘Why not both?’ he argued.
‘Give me one of each, mate.’
Bunnings, for its part, provides the essentials for the barbecue setup, including the gas bottle and marquee.
The rest, from the bread (sliced or rolled) to the sausages and drinks, is supplied by the community groups themselves, who stand to benefit from every snag sold.
Recent debates erupted over changes to the beloved tradition, stirring up controversy and sparking outcry among loyal patrons.
As discussions intensify over the future of the quintessential Aussie barbecue experience, concerns were also raised about the impact of price increases on community groups and their fundraising efforts.
Have you manned the grill at a Bunnings fundraiser? Do you have a secret sauce recipe that goes perfectly with either bread choice? Let's continue the conversation in the comments below.
For over a quarter of a century, the aroma of grilled onions and sizzling sausages has been an integral part of the weekend hardware store experience, drawing in shoppers and supporting countless community groups and charities through fundraising efforts.
However, a recent development has caused a sizzle of a different kind among the Bunnings faithful.
The hardware giant said it took a 'common sense approach' to its sausage sizzle, advocating for the use of sliced bread over bread rolls.
‘[We] encourage community groups hosting a sausage sizzle to serve sausages in slices of bread to ensure our offer is consistent as possible across all stores,’ Bunnings advised in a statement.
This seemingly innocuous preference sparked a fiery debate among fans, with opinions as divided as the bread choices themselves.
Debates sparked after Bunnings encouraged its community groups to use sliced bread instead of bread rolls when serving sausages. Credits: Bunnings
However, this did not sit well with all customers.
On a recent morning, listeners phoned into 2GB, where Ben Fordham Live host Mark Levy heard from Sandy, a listener and staunch supporter of the bread roll, saying they ‘were the much better option’.
‘The slices of bread are way too soggy when you put your mustard and onion and sauce on,’ Sandy asserted.
‘There's nothing better than a nice, crisp crunchy bread roll.’
She also contended that bread rolls provided space for an additional sausage, a capacity that a single slice of bread lacked.
‘If you want two sausages, you get to pay more and that goes back into the community,’ Sandy continued.
On the flip side, another listener, Seb, phoned in and declined to pick a side.
‘Why not both?’ he argued.
‘Give me one of each, mate.’
Bunnings, for its part, provides the essentials for the barbecue setup, including the gas bottle and marquee.
The rest, from the bread (sliced or rolled) to the sausages and drinks, is supplied by the community groups themselves, who stand to benefit from every snag sold.
Recent debates erupted over changes to the beloved tradition, stirring up controversy and sparking outcry among loyal patrons.
As discussions intensify over the future of the quintessential Aussie barbecue experience, concerns were also raised about the impact of price increases on community groups and their fundraising efforts.
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so each to their own I ain’t cutting down for any one 
