Registrations for the 2022 Hospitality Championships are open. Three full days of competition will see competitors with all levels of training, from secondary schools to speciality industry classes. Titles such as NZ Chef of the Year, NZ Barista of the Year, Cocktail Champion of the Year and Training Establishment of the Year are all up for grabs.
The Hospitality Championships are where the industry comes together to celebrate talent
The NZ Chefs Association are proud to have the competition as part of the Hospitality Summit 22.
To Enter the competition, instructions are as follows:
- Familiarise yourself with the competition guidelines.
- Choose what classes you would like to compete in.
- Study the requirements for each class. If you wish to enter in a "of the year" make sure you will compete in all of the classes required.
- Register for the competition.
- Design your dishes if needed.
- Make sure you have available all of the equipment required, including pots, pans, tools, plates and appliances.
- Fill out the description & recipe cards and submit them.
The competition runs from September 18 to 20.
BBQ Pitmasters.
Pitmasters BBQ Battle is a monster 2-day event, where home cooks are invited to go head-to-head and battle it out amongst the industry’s leading grill masters.
It’s your time to shine! Classes include, Pork, Beef, Lamb and Fried Chicken
Open Class.
Open classes comprise 17 events, including Barista, Live Kitchen, Static and Restaurant Service. Competitors entering in the required events may also qualify for: Pastry Chef of the Year, Commis Chef of the Year, Chef of the Year, Barista of the Year, Cocktail Champion of the Year and Service Person of the Year.
Training.
These events are suitable for any student currently enrolled in a New Zealand qualification in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or Baking. These may include students of Te Pukenga Subsidiaries, Private Training Providers or Apprentices.
Curry Cup.
Competitors are to prepare and present ten main course portions of their best curry. This event will be open to public to come and try the team’s product and vote on the best curry at the show.
Restaurant of the Year.
This is a team competition made up of a 4-course meal with beverage match. All course components and beverages may come in prepared (but not essential). Your competition menu will feature dishes from your restaurant menu. At least one component in each course throughout your menu must come from local suppliers from your restaurant region.
Emerging Chef.
An individual event with the competitor being no older than 27 years old. Each competitor will have two hours to present to the Judges a 2-course menu for six guests.
1 x Akaroa Salmon 1.5 kg whole, gutted salmon will be provided for the entrée. 3 x NZ Beef Cheeks and 1.5 kg Beef Sirloin will be provided for the main course.
Spaces are limited
