On Sunday, 3 June in Auckland, at a Pacific Nights themed ceremony held at Eden Park, the Auckland hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of their own with the announcement of the winners of the 16th annual Lewisham Awards.

This year’s event was a sell out, which is a tribute to the calibre of the finalists and highlights the high regard in which they are held.

The Lewisham Awards (named after Richard Lewisham, who was a pioneer of the Auckland hospitality scene) were established in 2002 with the main objective to encourage excellence in the city’s hospitality community.  With this in mind, the best in the business are honoured by their peers once a year, as the industry comes together to celebrate their success.

Finalists and winners came from a mix of both new and well established businesses, highlighting this dynamic and ever changing industry and showing that Auckland hospitality  remains in excellent heart.

Some categories, such as Outstanding Restaurateur and Outstanding Maitre d’, were once again tightly fought, showing the depth of talent that we have in Auckland in our food and beverage offerings.

So what are you waiting for – those in the know in hospitality have crowned these people and venues the best of the best – must be time to go and check them out yourselves!!

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2018 Lewisham Awards Winners

Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Waiter
Loz Colwill, Apero

Antipodes Water Outstanding Maitre d’
Sonya Chan, White + Wong’s

Federal Merchants & Co Outstanding Bartender
Prateek Arora, Cassia

Restaurant Association of NZ Sales Representative
Craig MacKenzie, Sunshine Brewery

Hospitality Association of NZ Outstanding Supplier
Hancock’s Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants

EuroVintage Outstanding Wine List
Apero

Negociants Outstanding Wine Service Professional
Ismo Koski, Apero

Southern Hospitality Outstanding Local
Mo’s

Hellers Outstanding Caterer
Urban Gourmet

Clyth Macleod Outstanding Street Food
The Lucky Taco

Hancock’s Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants Outstanding Bar
Caretaker

Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
Sai Okesene, Super

Bidfood Outstanding Cafe
Kokako Cafe

Independent Liquor Outstanding New Venue
Parasol & Swing

OneMusic Outstanding Establishment
Amano

Moana New Zealand Emerging Talent
Jami Kerrigan

Winterhalter NZ Outstanding Chef
Che Barrington, GoGo Daddy, Chop Chop/Woodpecker Hill/Bluebreeze Inn

Pernod Ricard Outstanding Restaurateur
Sid Sahrawat, Cassia/Sidart

Moet Hennessy Outstanding Hospitality Personality
Nicola Richards, Monsoon Poon

More details on the Lewisham Awards can be found at www.lewishamawards.co.nz
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2018 Lewisham Awards Finalists Announced In The Search For The Pinnacle Of Auckland’s Hospitality Scene

There is strong competition in the race for accolades in this year’s Lewisham Awards. Winners receive recognition as one of the top in Auckland hospitality.

The Lewisham Awards recognise each part of the industry that contributes to Auckland’s vibrant and diverse dining and entertainment scene. From restaurant owners to chefs, waiters, baristas, suppliers and establishments.

This year marks the 16th year that the Lewisham Awards will celebrate excellence in Auckland hospitality.

The number of nominations this year has set records, creating an exciting contest to find the winners. This year’s finalists include long established venues and personnel, joined in the top four with amazing new establishments and hospitality stars. This identifies the outstanding standard set by those at the top in the industry.

Finalist voting runs from Tuesday 8th May until Tuesday 22nd May. The votes are then counted to find those selected as the top. This will ensure that Auckland’s hospitality stars will be ready to hit the red carpet on 3rd June. The industry gathers to support finalists and celebrate winners in true hospitality style at the Pacific Nights themed Awards night.

Tickets are on sale now for the awards evening at Eden Park on Sunday 3rd June 2018. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.lewishamawards.co.nz

Please keep an eye on the Lewisham Awards website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter page for event updates.

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The 2018 Lewisham Awards finalists are:

Nominations for Lewisham Awards are officially open!

It’s that time of year again for the hospo community of Auckland nominate who you think is the best of the best within the Auckland hospitality industry!

This is your chance to nominate and vote in 19 categories for your fellow hospo crew members, suppliers and establishments who you think are doing a stellar job of serving up the goods in Auckland.

The Auckland hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of their own with the announcement of the winners of the 15th annual Lewisham Awards.

This year’s event, held on Sunday 4th June, was a sell out, which is a tribute to the calibre of the finalists and highlights the high regard in which they are held.

The Lewisham Awards (named after Richard Lewisham, who was a pioneer of the Auckland hospitality scene) were established in 2002 with the main objective to encourage excellence in the city’s hospitality community.  With this in mind, the best in the business are honoured by their peers once a year, as the industry comes together to celebrate their success.

This year’s awards introduced two new categories –  “Outstanding Cafe “and “Outstanding Barista”, along with a notable “Outstanding Contribution” award.

Finalists and winners came from a mix of both new and well established businesses, highlighting this dynamic and ever changing industry and showing that Auckland hospitality  remains in excellent heart.

Some categories, such as Outstanding Restaurateur and Outstanding Maitre d’, were once again tightly fought, showing the depth of talent that we have in Auckland in our food and beverage offerings.

These are the 2017 Lewisham Awards Winners:

• Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Waiter – Des Dillon, Soul Bar & Bistro
• Antipodes Outstanding Maitre d’ – Michelle Moore, The French Cafe
• Federal Merchants & Co Outstanding Bartender – Jeremy Nivern, Mea Culpa
• Restaurant Association of NZ Sales Representative – Emily Ujdur, Southern Hospitality
• Hospitality NZ Outstanding Supplier – Southern Hospitality
• EuroVintage Outstanding Wine List – Ponsonby Road Bistro
• Negociants Outstanding Wine Service Professional – Sonja Anich, MooChowChow
• Southern Hospitality Outstanding Local – Coco’s Cantina
• Fine Food NZ Outstanding Caterer – LittleWolf
• CLYTH MACLEOD Outstanding Street Food – The White Lady
• Hancock’s Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants Outstanding Bar –Mea Culpa
• Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista – Samuel Te Kani, Eighthirty
• Bidfood Outstanding Cafe – Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store
• Lewisham Foundation Outstanding Contribution – Lindsay Swannack, Prego
• Menumate Outstanding New Venue – Amano
• OneMusic Outstanding Establishment – Cafe Hanoi
• Moana New Zealand Emerging Talent – Jorja Grogan, Bricklane
• Gilmours Outstanding Chef – Michael Meredith, Merediths
• Pernod Ricard Outstanding Restaurateur – Krishna Botica, Cafe Hanoi, saan, Xuxu Dumpling Bar
• Moet Hennessy Outstanding Hospitality Personality – Ben Taylor, Revelry

More details on the Lewisham Awards can be found at www.lewishamawards.co.nz, or check out photos and videos on their facebook page here.

An amazing number of nominations will make for some strong competition to find the cream of Auckland hospitality in this year’s Lewisham awards.