World Cup 2026 Asado Guide — Your Northern Beaches Butcher Has Everything You Need
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here — and if you're in Sydney, there's only one way to watch it properly. Not on the couch with a bag of chips. Around a fire, with a proper Argentine asado and the people you love.
Whether you're backing Argentina, Brasil, Australia or just love an excuse for a big cook-up, your local butcher on Sydney's Northern Beaches has everything you need. Here's how to make every match day unforgettable.
## Why the World Cup and Asado Were Made for Each Other
Think about it. The World Cup is played in groups — multiple games over several weeks. That means multiple occasions to gather, cook and celebrate. And nothing brings people together around a shared experience like a proper asado.
The format is perfect. A slow cut on the grill, some achuras to start while the first half plays, and the main event ready by half time. The match and the asado unfold at exactly the same pace.
## The Perfect Match Day Menu
**Before the match — the picada**
Get the party started with a proper picada while everyone arrives. Salamín, quesitos, aceitunas and some crusty bread. Easy to prepare, easy to eat standing up and perfect for the pre-match buzz.
**First half — the achuras**
Once the match kicks off, get your chorizos on the grill. These take 20-25 minutes and should be ready around half time. Serve them in crusty rolls with chimichurri for the ultimate choripán.
**Half time — the main event goes on**
Half time is when the main cuts go on. Asado de tira needs the most time — at least 60-75 minutes — so if you're planning that, get it on earlier. Entraña and vacío can go on at half time and be ready well before full time.
**Full time — eat**
By the final whistle, everything should be ready. Serve the cuts family style, plenty of chimichurri on the table and enjoy.
## Match Day Cuts by Occasion
**Quick midweek match (3AM start 😅)**
Keep it simple. Entraña and chorizos — both cook fast and taste incredible. Get them on 20 minutes before kick off and you'll be eating by the time the first goal goes in.
**Weekend afternoon match**
This is your opportunity for the full asado. Asado de tira, vacío, chorizos, provoleta. The whole spread. Start the fire 2 hours before kick off and let it unfold.
**Big group watch party**
For 10+ people, plan on 500g of meat per person minimum. Come into Achura — the best butcher on the Northern Beaches — and we'll help you plan exactly what you need based on your guest numbers.
## Your Northern Beaches Butcher for World Cup Season
You don't need to go far to find quality Argentine cuts on the Northern Beaches. Achura Meat Market in Brookvale is your local butcher for everything you need this World Cup season — fresh cuts, charcoal, chimichurri and all the Argentine extras.
Whether you're in Brookvale, Manly, Dee Why, Freshwater or anywhere on the Northern Beaches, we're your go-to butcher near you for premium Argentine and Australian beef.
Order online for pickup or come into the store and we'll help you plan the perfect match day spread.
Whoever you're backing — cook it properly. 🔥
📍 U4/722 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale — Northern Beaches Sydney
🛒 Order online at achura.com.au
📱 0499 604 014