1000 Nationwide competitors and 400 judges, volunteers, mentors and support staff gathered over 4 days to celebrate NZ Gastronomy and Hospitality. The winners of the NZ Hospitality Championships 2018 have been announced.
The NZ Hospitality Championships took place at the Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showground, Greenlane, Auckland between 11 – 14 August this year with over 1000 entrants from around New Zealand and as far afield as the Chatam Islands competing.
More than 80 different classes were offered at various levels, including Primary School (with the Kiwi Kids Can Cook Programme), Secondary School, Tertiary as well as Open Classes for Industry professionals. One of the highlights was the Bed Making competition which offered a Queen size bed as the main prize.
The ”Of the Year” winners came from Auckland, Kerikeri, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wairakei and Wellington.
This annual event, which began in 1991, is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one to incorporate Cookery, Statics, Restaurant Service and other Industry related classes such as Barista, Cocktail and Bed Making.
“This Championship event is not only where our talented NZ Chefs are showcased, tested and created, but also where Baristas, Barmen and so many others working within the wider Hospitality and Tourism Industry can hone their own specific skills so that both locals and visitors enjoy a world class customer service experience”, she concluded.
Contestants can find out all the results on the NZ Chefs Website HERE.