The coveted Chevron is a colourful and shapely wooden award. The trophy is awarded to a hospitality individual or establishment, recognised by their industry peers as being the best in the business.
This is presented to an establishment who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
This is presented to an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
The best baristas know your name, coffee order, and your trim or full-fat preference. They’re quick with their tamping and grinding, without compromising the quality of your brew.
The Outstanding Bartender has an excellent memory, a sense of humour and a unique personal style. They can make you…well pretty much anything, because they have some great understanding of the products they work with, the environment of the moment plus they have the incredible knack of reading their customer’s needs.
This stellar service team work together to ensure each glass in the room is never empty, can answer any trivial menu questions you throw at them and is second to none. This is the best FOH team in the Hawkes Bay region and they make every moment a memorable one.
This Outstanding Chef produces innovative and creative menus, showing exceptional culinary techniques using only the finest ingredients. The kitchen under their leadership and guidance produces outstanding and consistent dishes for their guests, all whilst engaging the front of house team to be inspired by every dish that touches the pass. This chef is an inspiration in all aspects of cooking and sets the standards we have grown to expect in the Hawkes Bay culinary scene.
This year’s Emerging Chef is not only climbing the hospitality ladder but displays a passion and dedication for the industry in the kitchen. They are a confident, talented professional who demonstrates leadership potential with a great future in front of them. They have been in the industry for less than three years but in that time they have definitely made an impact.
This Outstanding Street Food/Takeout is exciting; offering food that is fast, tasty and authentic - the kind of food that you love to eat. Whether it’s your favourite go to in your local suburb, a quick dine and dash, or a bite to eat as you stroll through the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market.
This is an establishment which offers an array of great food, superb coffee, fabulous staff, a comfortable ambience and standout customer service. This is a place where the Barista knows your name, your order, and quite possibly knows what time you will be dropping in!
The Outstanding Bar does everything well from their warm and knowledgeable service, their impressive product range, fantastic atmosphere and well thought out food selections. Their outstanding beverage offering is innovative and their team take immense pride in the establishment. This bars' individual personality and style ensures it stands out from the crowd.
Celebrating Hawke's Bay's vibrant culture, the Outstanding Cocktail Experience is an establishment that sets the standard for spirits, mixed, shaken, classic, reinvented or even newly created. The bartenders are experienced, knowledgeable and all done with excellent hospitality, every time!
The Outstanding Wine & Beverage List reflects both the overall style of the establishment and its menu; it displays an excellent array of multiple beverages as well as a variety of wine styles. Incredible thought has gone into the beverage offerings with the venue showing a commitment to both the style and food through their cellar and their service team.
This is a venue where you make the effort to travel to time and time again, because let’s face it it’s well worth it! This is the spot where everything is on point, food, drinks, service you name it they have it and with that extra added bonus of a real community vibe.
This establishment is more than great food and a killer drinks list! They have thoughtfully designed a spot which delivers a huge impact when you walk through their doors. Whether it’s the comfy furniture, eccentric artwork, banging playlist or mood lighting this place has ‘hit the nail on the head’ with design and atmosphere.
This Award recognises the winery that not only produces excellent wines but also provides an all round wine and tourism experience for locals and visitors alike. It’s the remarkable winery you’re proud to take your visitors to
This Restaurant has a fantastic menu complimented by an outstanding wine and beverage list. The establishment offers professional and knowledgeable service, with a welcoming ambience and style. Consistent and a pleasure to visit, you get the complete dining experience here.
This supplier is committed to top quality and innovative products, they listen to their customers and know what works well for each of their individual needs. They are always a phone call away with a team of professionals on board to provide you with all the essential goods and services you require to open the doors.
It’s the little things that distinguish the good caterers from the great. Whether they whip out their rulers to set tables, avoid spilling red wine on the guests, or produce kick-ass food that turn the dullest of functions, into must-attend events.
The Outstanding Producer is your local supplier that lovingly makes, or delivers, those unique items that your business can't do without. The quality of the produce, the skill, creativity and passion of the producer means the food created is of the highest global standard.
This is an establishment that excels in Customer Service, consistency in food preparation and delivery, welcoming ambience and style, attention to detail and is always willing to go that extra mile.