win win for gin gin

win win for gin gin

November 2021

The vibrancy of the forever resilient hospitality industry shone brightly at the postponed Canterbury Hospitality Awards held on Sunday 21st November 2021.

Presented by the Restaurant Association, the awards celebrate not only the excellent customer service, quality and healthy competitiveness of the Canterbury Establishments but also the resilience of the hospo crew across the region.

Southern Hospitality congratulates all the winners and is proud to sponsor the Emerging Chef category. Shout out to this year’s winner Chef Jackson Melhopt from gin gin, a buzzing cocktail bar serving a seasonal menu ranging from NZ Wagyu Bone Marrow Parfait to Vegan Flatbread. gin gin also took out the Outstanding Bar and Outstanding New Establishment Accolades, well done Canterbury!

Congrats to the Canterbury 2021 Hospo Winners!

Southern Hospitality Emerging Chef
Jackson Mehlhopt, gin gin

Meadow Fresh Outstanding Barista
Fumihiko Takai, Espresso Studio

Diplomatico Outstanding Bartender
Cory Evans, The Last Word

Ara Institute of Technology Emerging Front of House
Nova Middleton, Twenty Seven Steps

Tevalis Outstanding Front of House Team
5th Street

Service Foods Outstanding Chef
Finbar McArthy, Gatherings

Burns & Ferrall Outstanding Street Food/Casual Dining
Smokey Ts

Antipodes Water Company Outstanding New Establishment
gin gin

Bidfood Outstanding Café
Child Sister

Nanny Goat Vineyard Outstanding Wine & Beverage List
Cellar Door

Coca Cola Europacific Outstanding Bar
gin gin

Pernod Ricard Outstanding Regional Establishment
Black Estate Winery

OneMusic Outstanding Ambience & Design
Austin Club

Dinefind Outstanding Ethnic Restaurant
Bar Yoku

American Express Outstanding Restaurant
5th Street

McCarthy Outstanding Sales Rep
Andy John Allen, Punky Distro

Addington Raceway Outstanding Supplier
Punky Brewster

HospoStart Outstanding Caterer
White Tie Catering

Potatoes NZ Outstanding People's Choice Award
Smokey T’s

Trents Wholesale Supreme Crew Member
Finbar McArthy, Gatherings

Trents Wholesale Supreme Establishment
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