2026 WINNERS AND CATEGORIES
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CATEGORY FINALISTS AND WINNERS
Best Chef
Nicolo Vogliotti Toret
Winner
Sinson De Sabato Waimate Hotel Manaia
Ricardo Hormazabal Butlers Reef
Nicolo Vogliotti Torest
Sponsored by BidFood New Plymouth
Finalists
Best FOH Personality
Mel Smith Crowded House
Winner
Stevie Katene
Elixir
Chesney Hiroa
Wild Pear Kitchen
Mel Smith
Crowded House
Sponsored by Idyllic
Finalists
Outstanding Producer
Baked By Blanche
Winner
Baked by Blanche
Roebuck Farm
Peanuts Pantry
Sponsored by Shining Peak Brewery
Finalists
Best Bar
Shining Peak Brewing
Winner
Shining Peak Brewing
The Hour Glass
Rice Bar and Food
Sponsored by Juno Gin
Finalists
Best Rep
Cathy Willemsen Gilmours
Winner
VJ Srinavasan
Service Foods
Gil Sandford
Gilmours
Cathy Willemsen
Gilmours
Sponsored by Yealands
Finalists
Finalists
Best Regional Establishment
Gusto
Winner
Gusto
487 Estate
Butlers Reef
Sponsored by Stealth Services
Finalists
Best Ethnic Dining Experience
Sushi Ninja
Winner
Bite Me CBD
Rice Bar & Food
Sushi Ninja
Sponsored by Euro Vintage
Finalists
Best Barista
Sydnie Bailey-Neels Proof and Stock
Winner
Donna Stewart Donna’s Coffee Shack
Chesney Hiroa Wild Pear Kitchen
Sydnie Bailey-Neels Proof and Stock
Sponsored by Bidfood
Finalists
Best Café
Arabica
Winner
Little Fed Café
Wild Pear Kitchen
Arabica
Sponsored by Gilmours
Finalists
Best Restaurant
The Hour Glass
Winner
Shining Peak Brewing
Arranged Marriage
The Hour Glass
Sponsored by Asahi
Finalists
Best Service Provider
Urban Help Beer Systems
Winner
Stealth Services
Prestige Electrical
Urban Help Beer Systems
Sponsored by
New Plymouth Club
Finalists
Best Supplier
Gilmours
Winner
Bidfood
Peanuts Pantry
Gilmours
Sponsored by The Hour Glass
Finalists
Winner
Best Viiiiiiibe
The Hour Glass
Winner
Shining Peak Brewing
The Hour Glass
Wild Pear Kitchen
Sponsored by Idyllic
Finalists
People’s Choice
Wild Pear Kitchen
Sponsored by the New Plymouth Club
Winner
Best Food Truck
Flying Pig BBQ
Cocozo
Gamma Rays
Flying Pig BBQ
Sponsored by Gilmours
“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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