As tens of millions of Australians head to the polls this weekend, thousands will miss out on their post-vote bite of choice.

The humble Democracy Sausage has long been a community staple and a sizzling symbol of an election day – a rite of passage for so many Australians. But unfortunately not every polling place will be firing up the barbecue, leaving plenty of voters without their much-loved post-ballot bite.  

Enter celebrity chef Iain “Huey” Hewitson who has cooked up a juicy plan to ensure thousands of voters in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are able to get their hands on a post-vote snag this weekend. 

“Elections are a serious business and a cherished part of Australian culture, so bringing a bit of fun to this moment was right up my alley,” said Iain Hewitson, “I am pleased to don my sausage suspenders to help ensure finding a democracy sausage is obtainable this year in areas where the local school might not be turning over these tasty morsels. It was part of my sausage manifesto and I hope to be able to prove on Saturday that promises made are promises delivered.”

On the menu? A classic mix of meat and vegetarian snags, served up with a choice of mustard, barbecue or tomato sauce – and yes, there’ll be an option to add cooked onions too. Each  customisable meat and vegetarian options will be sold on bread and come in limited-edition containers, priced at $3.50 each on Uber Eats. Fees apply.

“For those of you able to make use of a local sausage sizzle, I strongly encourage you to support the community fundraising efforts first and foremost – that’s what I’ll be doing,” said Managing Director, Uber Eats Australia Ed Kitchen, “But if you’re missing out on a democracy snag in your area, you can still bite the sausage sideways knowing $3.50 will be donated for each sausage ordered on Uber Eats to our partners at the Australian Red Cross this election day – now that’s democracy manifest.”

To ensure local fundraising efforts at schools and community halls aren’t hampered by the pop-up kitchens the Democracy sausages will only be available to order after 12 noon until sold out in specific areas in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. 

Want to know if one’s cooking up near you? Just open the Uber Eats app and search “democracy sausage” on May 3.

Terms and Conditions:

Sausages are exclusively available via the Uber Eats app from participating Democracy Sausage Stores operated by Maverick. Delivery available in specific metro areas of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane only until stocks run out. Limited stock of 1,000 sausages available in each city on 3 May 2025 from 12pm to 5pm. Service Fee applies and is based on order value. Maximum of 10 sausages per user. For every sausage purchased, the Democracy Sausage Store will donate $3.50 GST inclusive to the Australian Red Cross to the maximum value of $10,500.