The Christchurch hospitality industry have until Sunday to nominate their peers in the 2018 Christchurch Hospitality Awards.
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand and lead partner Trents Wholesale are again proud to present the peer-voted hospitality awards for 2018. The awards are an industry event aimed at highlighting the very best of hospitality in the region.
Known for its creative culture and outstanding food and beverage offerings, Christchurch is a unique city with an energetic personality. In recognition of the diverse hospitality scene, the awards honour those that are outstanding in the business of hospitality.
Restaurant Association Chief Executive Marisa Bidois says,
“It is important for the hospitality industry to recognise its champions as it provides not only a peer benchmark for excellence but also provides consumers with valuable insights on the best places to visit”.
The Restaurant Association has partnered with Eat New Zealand, a collective of New Zealand’s chefs, producers, media, tourism and event operators, who are all dedicated to promoting New Zealand’s best food, beverage, and culinary destinations to the world.
Bidois says
“Winners will be listed on the Eat New Zealand website, a beneficial development for the region as Christchurch continues to be recognised globally for its distinction in food and wine”.
Nominations close this Sunday, 29 July at 5.00pm. Finalists will then be announced across 18 categories, and final voting will begin on Wednesday, 1 August.
Winners will be revealed at the awards evening on Monday, 27 August at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
The Christchurch general public are also able to vote for their favourite establishment in the First Table People’s Choice Award category from 1 August.
Tickets to the event are on sale now, to purchase or for more information regarding the awards please visit hospitalityawards.co.nz/christchurch. Stay connected with key updates and announcements on our Facebook page @christchurchhospitalityawards and Instagram @christchurchhospitalityawards.
2018 Christchurch Hospitality Awards Categories
Southern Hospitality Emerging Chef of the Year
ARA Emerging Hospo Professional of the Year
Eaton Drink Co Pop Up Establishment of the Year
iMonitor New Establishment of the Year
Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista of the Year
Jameson Outstanding Bartender of the Year
Menumate Outstanding Front of House Team
GrabOne Outstanding Manager of the Year
Burns & Ferrall Outstanding Chef of the Year
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design of the Year
Hellers Outstanding Café of the Year
Federal Merchants Outstanding Bar of the Year
Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Central City Establishment of the Year
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Regional Establishment of the Year
Harrows Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
McCarthy Sales Rep of the Year
NZI Supplier of the Year
The Recruitment Network Caterer of the Year
First Table Peoples Choice
Isaac Theatre Royal Hospo Hero of the Year