Town Tonic, Not Without You and Pescatore are among the esteemed finalists announced for the 2019 Christchurch Hospitality Awards.
The annual awards celebrate the very best of local hospitality – from establishments and sales representatives to chefs and front of house staff. Old-skool speakeasy O.G.B. led the pack with four nominations, including one in the coveted Asahi Beverages Outstanding Bar category. The Craft Embassy, gin gin and Smash Palace rounded out the Outstanding Bar nominees.
Chief executive for the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, Marisa Bidois, believed the Christchurch hospitality scene was more deserving of recognition than most. “Designing exciting and first-class dining experiences to attract people back into the city, they are at the forefront of rebuilding and reimagining the city. These are a dedicated and creative group of individuals who are critically important to the future of Christchurch,” she said.
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s awards ceremony, which will be held at the Isaac Theatre Royal on September 9.
Those wanting to vote for the Isaac Theatre Royal Outstanding People’s Choice Award can do so here.
Christchurch Hospitality Awards 2019 Finalists:
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Barista
Jeremy Green – Unknown Chapter
Markus Hirner – Espresso 245
Ryan Haans – The Fermentist
Shaymus Brunton – The Birdwood
Hellers Outstanding Café
Hello Sunday
Ilex Cafe
Little Pom's
Unknown Chapter
Pernod Ricard Outstanding Bartender
Ben Edwards – O.G.B
Charles Gillet – Poplar Social Club
Ezra Eseese – 5th Street
Zac Goy – Vesuvio
Asahi Beverages Outstanding Bar
gin gin
O.G.B
Smash Palace
The Craft Embassy
ARA Institute of Canterbury Emerging Front of House
Ally Demarchi – 5th Street
Grace Irving – O.G.B
Jamie Rogers - Amazonita
Antipodes Outstanding Maitre'd
Ana-Maria Smith – Miro
Claudia Hagerty – Barberra
Olivia England – The Monday Room
Wynn Kerstens – 5th Street
Southern Hospitality Emerging Chef
Andrew Tranter – Pescatore, The George
Cameron Woodhouse – Inati
Vanessa Bennie – Craft Embassy
Service Foods Outstanding Chef
Eeva Torvinen – The Monday Room
Jackson Smith – Pegasus Bay
Jamie Bennett – Town Tonic
Simon Levy – Inati
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design
Amazonita
Chiwahwah
Parlour
5th Street
Burns & Ferrall Outstanding Pop Up Establishment
Banter
Empire Chicken
Posh Porridge
Vagabond Chefs
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Ethnic/Casual Dining
Francesca’s Italian Kitchen
Hanoi Me
Kinji Japanese Restaurant
Miss Peppercorn
Crombie Lockwood Outstanding Central City Establishment
Not Without You
O.G.B
Smokey T’s
Twenty Seven Steps
Nova Energy Outstanding Suburban/Regional Establishment
Black Estate
Pegasus Bay
The Birdwood
The Port & Eagle
Kono Wines Outstanding New Venue
Alfred
Athens Yacht Club
Barberra
Earl
Service Foods Outstanding Restaurant
Inati
Story
The Monday Room
5th Street
McCarthy Outstanding Sales Rep
Andrew Johnston – Procure Liquor
Andy Allen – Invisible Wines
Paul Bett – Asahi Beverages
Richard Page – Aitkens
NZI Outstanding Supplier
Peter Langlands
Peter Timbs Meats
Red & White Cellar
Southern Hospitality Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Caterer
Ilex Events
Eaton Drink Co
Moveable Feasts
The Bespoke Chef
White Tie Catering