The Hawke’s Bay hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of its own with the announcement of the winners of the 2021 Hawke’s Bay Hospitality Awards.
Presented by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand with the support of lead sponsor Gilmours, the awards acknowledge the outstanding hospitality professionals and businesses, who are making a positive impact on the local café, dining and drinking scene.
Central Fire Station Bistro picks up three awards including supreme establishment of the year
Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar takes out people’s choice
Napier bistro, Central Fire Station picked up three awards for outstanding restaurant and ambience and design, as well as the ultimate accolade of supreme establishment of the year
Hawkes Bay locals have also had their say selecting Piku Restaurant and Cocktail Bar as their favourite establishment.
Fresh from winning Best Vineyard in Australasia in the World’s Best Vineyard awards, Craggy Range follows this up taking two of the top accolades winning outstanding winery restaurant, along with best chef for Casey McDonald.
Those looking for a great coffee and brunch won’t be disappointed with Zach Wilkins of Little Frimley Kitchen voted top barista and Georgia on Tennyson taking out outstanding coffee establishment while Maina wins the accolade of outstanding café.
“The Hawkes Bay has some of the nation’s best restaurants, an abundance of fresh produce and world-class wineries, making it a mecca for diners”
Hawke’s Bay Hospitality Awards Winners 2021
Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
Zach Wilkins, Little Frimley Kitchen
The National Distillery Outstanding Bartender
Dave Morris, Funbuns
Coca-Cola Europacific Outstanding Front of House Team
Mister D Dining
Service Foods Outstanding Chef
Casey MacDonald, Craggy Range
EIT Emerging Chef
Gurjot Singh, Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Menulog Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
Vinci’s Pizza
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Coffee Establishment
Georgia on Tennyson
Bidfood Outstanding Cafe
Maina
Waitoa Beer Outstanding Bar
Common Room
Cocktail Collective Outstanding Cocktail Experience
Monica Loves
Trinity Hill Outstanding Wine & Beverage List
Matisse Wine Bar
OneMusic Ambience & Design
Central Fire Station Bistro
Nova Energy Outstanding Regional Establishment
Puketapu Pub
Karma Drinks Outstanding Ethnic Cuisine
Asian Diner
dinefind Outstanding Winery Restaurant
Craggy Range
Napier City Council Outstanding Restaurant
Central Fire Station Bistro
Dish Catering Outstanding Sales Rep
Steve Olley, Paratua Wines
Toitoi Venues Outstanding Supplier
Brave Brewing Co.
Hawke’s Bay Today People’s Choice
Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Gilmours Supreme Award
Central Fire Station Bistro