Award Winners
Let's celebrate the winners of the 2024 Hawke's Bay Hospitality Awards!
Supreme Award
Allied Liquor / Bottle O Supreme Award - Establishment
2024 winner - Pacifica Restaurant
This is presented to an establishment who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
Allied Liquor / Bottle O Supreme Award - Individual
2024 winner - Gretta Carney
This is presented to an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
Crew Members of the Year
Campari Outstanding Bartender
2024 winner - Dave Morris, Funbuns
The Outstanding Bartender has an excellent memory, a sense of humour and a unique personal style. They can make you…well pretty much anything, because they have some great understanding of the products they work with, the environment of the moment plus they have the incredible knack of reading their customer’s needs.
Napier Conferences & Events Outstanding Front of House Team
2024 winner - Black Barn Bistro
This stellar service team work together to ensure each glass in the room is never empty, can answer any trivial menu questions you throw at them and is second to none. This is the best FOH team in the Hawke's Bay region and they make every moment a memorable one.
The Gas Hub Outstanding Chef
2024 winner - Carlita Campbell, Cellar 495
This Outstanding Chef produces innovative and creative menus, showing exceptional culinary techniques using only the finest ingredients. The kitchen under their leadership and guidance produces outstanding and consistent dishes for their guests, all whilst engaging the front of house team to be inspired by every dish that touches the pass. This chef is an inspiration in all aspects of cooking and sets the standards we have grown to expect in the Hawkes Bay culinary scene.
Breakthrough Talent of the Year
Restaurant Association Emerging Chef
2024 winner - Trinity Clark, Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
This year’s Emerging Chef is not only climbing the hospitality ladder but displays a passion and dedication for the industry in the kitchen. They are a confident, talented professional who demonstrates leadership potential with a great future in front of them. They have been in the industry for less than three years but in that time they have definitely made an impact.
Establishments of the Year
Bidfood Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
2024 winner - Funbuns
This operation delivers an experience that is exciting, fast & fresh. Street Food / Casual Dining has changed the way many of us like to eat & the nominees will be those at the forefront of this movement. For a quick bite in or grabbing a meal on the way home from work, this outstanding establishment has you covered and has the added bonus of convenience.
Restaurant Association of NZ Hawke's Bay Outstanding Wine Experience
2024 winner - Cellar 495
This venue has a perfectly curated wine list where their selection is both expert and thoughtful whilst covering a wide range of styles to suit any mood. The team is passionate and knowledgeable about what is in the glass and always on hand to tell you about their latest wine find. A great place to just sit and enjoy an old favourite, or explore something entirely new.
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design
2024 winner - Madame Social
This establishment is more than great food and a killer drinks list! They have thoughtfully designed a spot which delivers a huge impact when you walk through their doors. Whether it’s the comfy furniture, eccentric artwork, banging playlist or mood lighting this place has ‘hit the nail on the head’ with design and atmosphere.
Silver Fern Farms Outstanding Restaurant
2024 winner - Craggy Range Restaurant
They are setting the standard for hospitality and quality of product in our region with consistency and excellence in all facets of their business. They are known for keeping their loyal regulars excited and always enticing new customers to come join in the experience.
Peoples Choice Award
Mediaworks Outstanding People's Choice Establishment
2024 winner - The Puketapu Hotel - Bar & Bistro
This is an establishment that excels in Customer Service, consistency in food preparation and delivery, welcoming ambience and style, attention to detail and is always willing to go that extra mile.
Let's celebrate the winners of the 2024 Hawke's Bay Hospitality Awards!
Supreme Award
Allied Liquor / Bottle O Supreme Award - Establishment
2024 winner - Pacifica Restaurant
This is presented to an establishment who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
Allied Liquor / Bottle O Supreme Award - Individual
2024 winner - Gretta Carney
This is presented to an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry. They are recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness, and commitment to the hospitality industry.
Crew Members of the Year
Campari Outstanding Bartender
2024 winner - Dave Morris, Funbuns
The Outstanding Bartender has an excellent memory, a sense of humour and a unique personal style. They can make you…well pretty much anything, because they have some great understanding of the products they work with, the environment of the moment plus they have the incredible knack of reading their customer’s needs.
Napier Conferences & Events Outstanding Front of House Team
2024 winner - Black Barn Bistro
This stellar service team work together to ensure each glass in the room is never empty, can answer any trivial menu questions you throw at them and is second to none. This is the best FOH team in the Hawke's Bay region and they make every moment a memorable one.
The Gas Hub Outstanding Chef
2024 winner - Carlita Campbell, Cellar 495
This Outstanding Chef produces innovative and creative menus, showing exceptional culinary techniques using only the finest ingredients. The kitchen under their leadership and guidance produces outstanding and consistent dishes for their guests, all whilst engaging the front of house team to be inspired by every dish that touches the pass. This chef is an inspiration in all aspects of cooking and sets the standards we have grown to expect in the Hawkes Bay culinary scene.
Breakthrough Talent of the Year
Restaurant Association Emerging Chef
2024 winner - Trinity Clark, Piku Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
This year’s Emerging Chef is not only climbing the hospitality ladder but displays a passion and dedication for the industry in the kitchen. They are a confident, talented professional who demonstrates leadership potential with a great future in front of them. They have been in the industry for less than three years but in that time they have definitely made an impact.
Establishments of the Year
Bidfood Outstanding Street Food/Takeout
2024 winner - Funbuns
This operation delivers an experience that is exciting, fast & fresh. Street Food / Casual Dining has changed the way many of us like to eat & the nominees will be those at the forefront of this movement. For a quick bite in or grabbing a meal on the way home from work, this outstanding establishment has you covered and has the added bonus of convenience.
Restaurant Association of NZ Hawke's Bay Outstanding Wine Experience
2024 winner - Cellar 495
This venue has a perfectly curated wine list where their selection is both expert and thoughtful whilst covering a wide range of styles to suit any mood. The team is passionate and knowledgeable about what is in the glass and always on hand to tell you about their latest wine find. A great place to just sit and enjoy an old favourite, or explore something entirely new.
OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design
2024 winner - Madame Social
This establishment is more than great food and a killer drinks list! They have thoughtfully designed a spot which delivers a huge impact when you walk through their doors. Whether it’s the comfy furniture, eccentric artwork, banging playlist or mood lighting this place has ‘hit the nail on the head’ with design and atmosphere.
Silver Fern Farms Outstanding Restaurant
2024 winner - Craggy Range Restaurant
They are setting the standard for hospitality and quality of product in our region with consistency and excellence in all facets of their business. They are known for keeping their loyal regulars excited and always enticing new customers to come join in the experience.
Peoples Choice Award
Mediaworks Outstanding People's Choice Establishment
2024 winner - The Puketapu Hotel - Bar & Bistro
This is an establishment that excels in Customer Service, consistency in food preparation and delivery, welcoming ambience and style, attention to detail and is always willing to go that extra mile.