Toops Restaurant of the Year:

The establishment offers a fine menu, service and welcoming ambience.  It has ease of access and professional, well-tuned waiting staff.

• Winner    Bella’s
• 1st Runner up    The Elm
• 2nd Runner up    Aberdeen

M P Young Ethnic Restaurant of the Year:

The establishment offers a fine menu, service and welcoming ambience  and reflects authentic national cuisine.  It has ease of access and professional, well-tuned waiting staff.

• Winner    Yatai
• 1st Runner up    Hana Mizu Ki
• 2nd Runner up    Thai House

Davis Trading Café of the Year:

The café offers vibrancy, with personable staff.  It’s in tune with current café trends and expectations.  The coffee is superb with great food and slick service.

• Winner    The Elm Cafe
• 1st Runner up    Moxies Cafe
• 2nd Runner up    Mao Bar

Davis Trading Caterer of the Year:

An individual or company which provides quality food and beverage menus served by professional staff with consummate decorum.  They heed all requirements of the event and anticipate every contingency.

• Winner    Hester Guy Cooks for You
• 1st Runner up    Café Express
• 2nd Runner up    Not Now James

Toops Takeaway of the Year:

The takeaway provides quality fast food along with exceptional customer service.  Offers value and variety.

• Winner    Burger Fuel
• 1st Runner up    Stads Takeaways
• 2nd Runner up    Fishtown Takeaways

D B Breweries Pub/Tavern of the Year:

Friendly, comfortable surrounds.  Good food and beverage and service with a smile.

• Winner    The Brewer’s Apprentice
• 1st Runner up    The Celtic Inn
• 2nd Runner up    The Grand Beer Café

Pernod Ricard Bar/nightclub of the Year:

Great atmosphere and music with a broad selection of drinks.  Trendy, fashionable night spot. The place to be seen.

• Winner    The Fish Cocktail & Wine Bar
• 1st Runner up    Mao Bar
• 2nd Runner up    High Flyers

Manawatu Standard Supplier of the Year:

Consistent and prompt product delivery.  Committed to top quality and innovative products.  Demonstrates customer loyalty.

• Winner    Davis Trading
• 1st Runner up    M&P Young
• 2nd Runner up    Breadworks

Manawatu Chamber of Commerce Accommodation Provider of the Year:

This establishment offers the full package.  The place you would recommend to visitors to stay in the Manawatu.

• Winner    Coachman Hotel
• 1st Runner up=    Fitzherbert Regency
• 1st Runner up=    Travelodge

NZ Restaurant Association Hospitality Personality of the Year:

An award for an individual, who over an extended period of time, has shown outstanding commitment to the betterment of Manawatu’s hospitality industry.  The winner will be a well known personality through their continued involvement in the marketplace and will be respected industry-wide for business achievements.

• Winner    Danny Yeung (China Inn)
• 1st Runner up    Alastair Pearson (Bellas)
• 2nd Runner up    Craig Smith (Lone Star)

Bidvest Chef of the Year:

An inspiration in all aspects of cooking.  Creates great food and runs a superb, consistent kitchen.

• Winner    Chetan Pangam (Kingsgate)
• 1st Runner up    Mark Harman (Hotel Coachman)
• 2nd Runner up    Anna Morris (The Elm Café)

Kingsgate Barista of the Year:

Professional and passionate about coffee making.  Evaluates coffee making to a true art form.

• Winner    Andrew Feldon (Streetwise Coffee)
• 1st Runner up    Chris Monk (Café Cuba)
• 2nd Runner up    Stewart Fata (Café Express)

Bidvest (Crean) Ethnic Chef of the Year:

A quality culinary ambassador for their national cuisine.

• Winner    Atsushi Taniyama (Yatai)
• 1st Runner up    Shaojia Dong (Monsoon Asia)
• 2nd Runner up    Hamit Gultekin (Halikarnas)

UCOL Commis Chef of the Year:

A person showing the potential to become an outstanding chef.  Shows great work ethic, attitude and is passionate about cooking.

• Winner    Paul Joyce (The Brewer’s Apprentice)
• 1st Runner up    Aaron Jaggard (Kingsgate Hotel)
• 2nd Runner up    Jody McLaughlin (Hotel Coachman)

Crombie Lockwood Maitre d’ of the Year:

Demonstrates pace with grace and a totally unflappable nature.  This genuine ‘personality’ simply and consistently delivers the very best.

• Winner    Mel Antonio (Rendezvous)
• 1st Runner up    Yvette Kennedy (Neros)
• 2nd Runner up    Anne-Maree Jefferies (Spostato)

HSI Food Service Person of the Year:

Has full knowledge of food and beverage products.  Uses initiative, is perceptive, tactful and has a great personality.  Good sales ability and sound skills.  Always well groomed and a team player.

• Winner    Regan Steer (Mao Bar)
• 1st Runner up    Eamon Gilbert (The Stage Door Café)
• 2nd Runner up    Helena Viggosdottir (The Brewer’s Apprentice)

Pernod Ricard Bartender of the Year:

Superb product knowledge, amiable and discrete, with a unique personal style.  Must possess excellent memory skills and sense of humour.

• Winner    Richard Jaffray (Aberdeen)
• 1st Runner up    Regan Steer (Mao Bar)
• 2nd Runner up    Karl Allen (Rose & Crown)