With the support of Lead Sponsor Gilmours, we are excited to announce the Waikato Hospitality Awards 2021 Finalists!
Voting is now OPEN! Anyone working in the Waikato hospitality industry can fill out a voting form. The ‘industry’ encompasses all owners and workers at hospitality establishments and their direct suppliers.
Did your faves make the cut? Did you make the cut?
Check out the finalists below and vote now.
Don’t miss out on the celebration of the year – grab your tickets now!
Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
Cole Young, Cream Eatery
Dove Chen, Grey Street Kitchen
Geoffrey Mist, Cucina
Jasher Clayton, Sentinel Café
Pernod Ricard Outstanding Bartender
Alex Williams, Wonder Horse
Clem Weinzettl, Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
Craig Loveday, Alpino Cambridge
Roberto Valenzuela, Banh Mi Caphe
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Front of House Team
Cinnamon Café
Gothenburg
Hayes Common
Palate Restaurant
Bidfresh Outstanding Chef
Andrew Clarke, Kerr & Ladbrook Catering
Logan Murrary, Thyme Square Restaurant
Mat McLean, Palate Restaurant
Matt Gemmell, Furnace
Waikato Food Inc. Local Food Hero
Chrissy Houghton, Cream Eatery
Denise Irvine, Stuff Food Writer
Lisa Quarrie, Hayes Common
Ricardo Carminati, Alpino Cambridge
Restaurant Association of NZ Emerging Chef
Chelsea Mendes, Thyme Square Restaurant
Daniel Lawrence, Hayes Common
Matiu Rapana, Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
Burns & Ferrall Outstanding New Establishment
Cream Eatery
Sentinel Cafe
Sisterfields
Thyme Square Restaurant
Menulog Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
Chilli House
Sichuan Style
The Bearded Weasel
Winner Winner
Bidfood Outstanding Cafe
Kirk Cafe
Lykke Café
Scott’s Epicurean
The River Kitchen
Waitoa Beer Outstanding Bar
Craft
Good Neighbour
The Lookout Bar and Kitchen
Wonder Horse
OneMusic Ambience & Design
Poppy Peach
The Roaming Giant
Sisterfields
ULO’s Kitchen
Nova Energy Outstanding Regional Establishment
Camarosa
Punnet
Red Kitchen
The Shack – Raglan
dinefind Outstanding Ethnic Restaurant
Banh Mi Caphe
Koi Spice Craft & Whisky
Saigon Noon
dinefind Outstanding Restaurant
Alpino Cambridge
Gothenburg
Mr. Pickles Bar & Eatery
Palate Restaurant
Curiosity Gin Outstanding Sales Rep
Courtney Keating, Southern Hospitality
Gerard Mooney, Jacket Beverage
Renee Kruger, Burns & Ferrall
Tim Batters, Foodchain
Good George Outstanding Caterer
Kerr & Ladbrook Catering
Mavis & Co
Roam Food Caravan
The Little Lunch Co
Kerr & Ladbrook Outstanding Supplier
Bidfresh
Bootleg Brewery
Magills Butchery Te Awamutu
Service Foods