KEY DATES


A table with used cutlery, a teacup with remnants of tea, a black plate with cherries, and a gold necklace, indicating a recently finished meal or gathering.

NOMINATIONS
OPEN

17

AUG

A person holding a silver tray with empty wine glasses on a wooden floor.

NOMINATIONS
CLOSE

07

SEP

A person with red manicured nails and multiple rings is holding a cooked lobster on a silver platter.

VOTING
OPENS

12

SEP

Close-up of hands holding glasses with water and lemon slices, making a toast.

VOTING
CLOSES

05

OCT

VIDEO BY

Stylized pale text logo for Idyllic Marketing Agency on a black background.
Close-up of a beige and white striped pattern with wavy lines in a repeating sequence. Taranaki Food and Drink Awards Brand Iconography.

“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 BLANCHE - 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 AND MATT - BLACK SAND PIZZERIA - BEST RESTAURANT WINNER 2025

Abstract pattern with repeating beige scalloped shapes on a white background. Taranaki Food and Drink Awards Brand Iconography.

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.
Logo with a snowflake design and the text "Stealth Services" underneath.
Black and white circular logo for Thirring Brewing with a graphic of a wheat stalk in the center.

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.