2025 WINNERS AND CATEGORIES

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CATEGORY FINALISTS AND WINNERS

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Best Chef

Freddie Ponder Shining Peak Brewing

Winner

Sinson De Sabato Waimate Hotel Manaia

Ad Rana Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House

Freddie Ponder Shining Peak Brewery

Sponsored by BidFood New Plymouth

Finalists

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Best FOH Personality

Luke Anderson Shining Peak Brewing

Winner

Victor Higgins
Bach on Breakwater, The Bach on Surf Highway, Hi-Fri Seafood Kitchen

Luke Anderson
Shining Peak Brewing

Fleur Ehrhorn
Finders Keepers

Sponsored by Petal and Stem

Finalists

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Outstanding Producer

Winner

Baked By Blanche

Baked by Blanche

Roebuck Farm

Incafé Coffee

Sponsored by Shining Peak Brewery

Finalists

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Best Bar

Shining Peak Brewing

Winner

Shining Peak Brewing

The Hour Glass

Waimate Hotel - Manaia

Sponsored by Juno Gin

Finalists

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Best Rep

Cathy Willemsen Gilmours

Winner

Kester Randall
Bidfood

Lisa Newell
Bidfood

Cathy Willemsen
Gilmours

Sponsored by Ecomist

Finalists

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Best Regional Establishment

Butlers Reef

Winner

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Dawn - Oakura

Brunchroom Urenui

Butlers Reef - Oakura

Sponsored by Baked by Blanche

Finalists

Best Ethnic Dining Experience

Sushi Ninja

Winner

Sahara Kebabs & Grill - Stratford

Rice Bar & Food

Sushi Ninja

Sponsored by Euro Vintage

Finalists

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Best Barista

Rachel Colson Sunny Coffee Caravan

Winner

Julie Knowles Little Shed Okato

Rachel Colson Sunny Coffee Caravan

Mya Glennie Surf n’ Sip Oakaura

Sponsored by Wag & Co Wine Distribution

Finalists

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Best Café

Wild Pear

Winner

Little Fed Café

Wild Pear Kitchen

Renate’s Café

Sponsored by Gilmours

Finalists

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Best Restaurant

Black Sands Pizzeria and Bistro

Winner

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Tika Café and Catering – Hawera

The Hour Glass – New Plymouth

Black Sands Pizzeria and Bistro - Oakura

Sponsored by Taranaki Prime

Finalists

Best Service Provider

Stealth Services

Winner

Stealth Services

McAlpine

Gas & Plumbing

Sponsored by Dobson’s Marquee and Party Hire

Finalists

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Best Supplier

Bidfood

Winner

Bidfood

Incafé Coffee

Anchor

Finalists

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Best Viiiiiiibe

Shining Peak Brewing

Winner

Shining Peak Brewing

The Hour Glass

Exlixir Café

Deluxe Diner

Sponsored by Idyllic

Finalists

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People’s Choice

Wild Pear Kitchen

Sponsored by the New Plymouth Club

Winner

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“To be acknowledged by your peers in the hospitality sector is an amazing honour, to celebrate with your counterparts the success of the region as a whole was just fantastic!!”

Andrew Blanche - Baked By Blance‍ ‍

Outstanding Producer WINNER 2025

“These awards are a true highlight for our local hospitality industry. It’s an incredibly important event that ensures our hardworking hospitality sector is recognised for their dedication and effort. We are honoured to have been part of it.”

Shelley & Matt - Black Sand Pizzeria

Best Restaurant WINNER 2025

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OUR SPONSORS

GOLD

The word "idyllic" written in large, bold, white letters on a black background.
Bidfood logo with 2 stylised curves around the text
Gilmours Wholesale Food and Beverage logo with stylized text and a fork and spoon inside the letter 'O'

SILVER

Logo of the New Plymouth Club featuring a shield with mountain, wave, handshake, and bird illustrations, and text 'New Plymouth Club' next to the shield.

BRONZE

Babydoll Wine of New Zealand logo on a black background
The words "JUNO" and "GIN" written in large, bold, cream-colored letters with a black background.
A black and white logo with a stylized snowflake above the words "STEALTH SERVICES."
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CONTRIBUTION

Eurovintage logo featuring a stylized microphone above the word 'EUROVINTAGE' in bold lowercase letters.
Text graphic reading 'the Hour Glass' with stylized 'H' and 'G' in large font.