The Queenstown hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of their own with the announcement of the winners at the inaugural awards ceremony at Skyline Queenstown.
The Awards recognise the outstanding hospitality professionals, all of whom making a positive impact on the local café and dining scene. The Restaurant Association of New Zealand and lead partner Trents Wholesale are proud to organise and foster these Awards with the main purpose being to unite, grow and promote the Southern Lakes diverse hospitality industry.
Marisa Bidois, CEO Restaurant Association of New Zealand says
“At the Restaurant Association, we believe it’s important to celebrate one another in the hospitality industry. Our work is demanding and there are limited opportunities to come together to support each other. The Queenstown Hospitality Awards represent the occasion to do just that – celebrate the hard work and success of the hospitality industry within the region. Congratulations to all winners.”
With all categories keenly contested, this year’s winners truly exemplify what it means to be at the top of their respective categories.
Vicky Wong from Botswana Butchery took top honours winning the Outstanding Chef award, the team at Madam Woo were awarded the Outstanding Front of House Team honour, and La Rumbla proved they have all the ingredients to be named Outstanding Restaurant.
The Chop Shop Food Merchants was presented the Outstanding Café Award, Yonder won the Outstanding Design & Ambience honours, and Amisfield picked up the Award for Outstanding Winery Restaurant. The Sundeck was awarded the Outstanding Bar Award, and The Bunker was named Outstanding Central City Establishment.
After an impressive 650 votes received, the coveted People’s Choice Award went to Blue Kanu.
Tony Robertson, formerly of Hamills Restaurant, was awarded Hospo Hero of the Year for his dedication to the industry spanning over 30 years, contributing to the flourishing scene Queenstown hospitality of today.
Guests were treated to a delectable selection of local produce and beverages and sweet sounds from Annah Mac and DJ duo Sweet Mix Kids.
For more information regarding the awards please visit www.hospitalityawards.co.nz\queenstown.
Stay connected with key updates and announcements on our Facebook page @qthospitalityawards and Instagram @queenstownawards.
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2018 Queenstown Hospitality Awards Winners
Meadow Fresh
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Negociants
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Hellers
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GrabOne
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Jameson
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OneMusic
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Glenfiddich
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Crombie Lockwood
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Antipodes
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Harrows
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Menumate
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Loaded Reports
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Burns & Ferrall
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McCarthy Specialty
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Southern Hospitality
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NZI Goods & Services
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2018 Queenstown Hospitality Supreme Awards Winners
Trents Wholesale
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Trents Wholesale
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Trents Wholesale
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Trents Wholesale
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2018 Queenstown Hospitality People’s Choice & Hospo Hero Winners
First Table People’s Choice,
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Skyline Queenstown
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