Celebrate excellence in the heart of Aotearoa with the Restaurant Association Regional Hospitality Awards.
These prestigious awards held in 15 regions around the country shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of our local hospitality champions, from innovative culinary experiences to exceptional service and community engagement. Join us as we recognize and applaud the dedication and creativity that enriches our vibrant hospitality scene.
The Awards are an annual highlight in the calendar and provides the busy and diverse hospitality industry with a rare opportunity to get together and celebrate the region’s best chefs, outstanding food and beverage offerings, exceptional establishments and superb staff.
In 2025 the Restaurant Association is putting a spotlight on the following regions (click on the icons below for more information).
Want to find out more about our other regional awards? Explore more by clicking on the regions below.
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand and Hospitality NZ, along with lead sponsor, Trents, are pleased to present the return of the Nelson/Tasman Hospitality Awards.
The much anticipated Taranaki Hospitality Awards are returning in 2022. Save the date -Monday, 5th September 2022.
The much anticipated Rotorua Hospitality Awards are returning in 2023.
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand are pleased to present the Northland Hospitality Awards. See you in 2023!
The much anticipated Manawatu Hospitality Awards are returning in 2022. Save the date -Monday, 1st August 2022.
The Restaurant Association of NZ is delighted to present the Southern Lakes Hospitality Awards for 2023
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand and Hospitality NZ, along with lead sponsor, Trents, are pleased to present the return of the Nelson/Tasman Hospitality Awards.
The much anticipated Taranaki Hospitality Awards are returning in 2022. Save the date -Monday, 5th September 2022.
The much anticipated Rotorua Hospitality Awards are returning in 2023.
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand are pleased to present the Northland Hospitality Awards. See you in 2023!
The much anticipated Manawatu Hospitality Awards are returning in 2022. Save the date -Monday, 1st August 2022.
The Restaurant Association of NZ is delighted to present the Southern Lakes Hospitality Awards for 2023
The Restaurant Association of New Zealand is committed to providing specific industry events to create a platform for achievement, a place where we can recognise excellence and reward those that make it happen in this industry.
Our mission is to be the link between good food and good business so that our members can find greatness. Since 1972, we’ve been here to help hospitality do better business and in our covid/post-covid environment this support has never been more important. Today, we have 2,500+ members located in every part of the country. These are serviced by 12 regional branches and a national office.
We’re passionate about our vibrant industry, which is full of interesting, talented and entrepreneurial people…people just like you.