In recognition of the Bay of Plenty’s unique hospitality scene, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand is yet again proud to present the peer-voted 2017 Bay Hospitality Awards. The Awards recognise the outstanding hospitality professionals all making a positive impact on the local café and dining scene.
From the kitchen crew to front of house, staff and business owners will vie to be the best in the region with the winners being announced and celebrated at the awards evening on Sunday, 5 November at Mills Reef Winery.
In a gala-style event, the hospitality industry – normally the ones who provide the food service – are treated to a night where they can sit back and enjoy an evening celebrating the success of the hospitality industry. For some, 2017/ 18 will be a bigger celebration as we salute the finalists, and ultimately, the winners within their specialised fields as this event moves to a biennial cycle.
Nominations are now open to the industry until Sunday, 8 October. Final voting will begin on Tuesday, 11 October and winners will be revealed at the James Bond themed awards evening.
No awards ceremony can take place without the ongoing support of our Sponsors: Bidfood Tauranga, Independent Liquor, Mills Reef Winery, Lion Co, Gilmours Tauranga, Pernod Ricard and Moana NZ. We also welcome new event partners Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
2017 Categories
Outstanding Barista
Outstanding Café
Lion Co Outstanding Bartender
Pernod Ricard Outstanding Bar
Outstanding Design/Ambience
Moana NZ Emerging Talent - Front of House
Menumate Point of Sale Outstanding Front of House Team
Independent Liquor Outstanding New Venue
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Emerging Talent – Kitchen
Bidfood Outstanding Chef
Gilmours Outstanding Restaurant
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Sales Representative
Outstanding Caterer
Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
Mills Reef Winery People’s Choice Award
For more information please visit www.bayhospitalityawards.co.nz.
