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Winners of NSW 2019 Awards for Excellence Announced
The winners of the 2019 New South Wales Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence were announced last night at a gala dinner held at The Star, Sydney. The winners across this year’s major categories included:
For NSW Regional:
- CATERER OF YEAR – Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, LOVEDALE;
- CAFÉ OF THE YEAR – The Shaggy Cow, MITTAGONG; and
- RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – The Cottage, SCONE
For Sydney Metropolitan:
- CATERER OF YEAR – Australian Turf Club - Rosehill Gardens, ROSEHILL;
- CAFÉ OF THE YEAR – The Laneway Café, CAMMERAY; and
- RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – Tetsuya’s, SYDNEY
Mark Jensen is 2019’s Restaurateur of the Year. Mark has been working in kitchens for 27 years and is the Executive Chef and owner of Red Lantern. Marks focus and support in the industry particularly around a sustainable future is a focus for all.
Joshua Niland, chef/owner of Saint Peter and The Fish Butchery in Paddington was awarded the 2019 Young Achiever. Josh is one of the most talented, creative, innovative and brightest young chefs that the industry has seen.
Mr Sam Christie was also announced as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievers Award for his contribution to the NSW restaurant industry.
Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) CEO Wes Lambert congratulated the hardworking individuals and businesses recognised as part of the Awards and praise their ongoing contribution to the NSW hospitality industry.
“On behalf of the Association, I’d like to congratulate all of tonight’s Award winners whose determination, dedication and commitment to their industry is on full display.
All of tonight’s Awards are well earned recognition for the exceptional service and culinary excellence displayed by a number of individuals and businesses across New South Wales.
For many of the Awards, this has been over the past 12 months, however, for our Lifetime Achiever Awards, this has been over the course of years and decades.”
“As an organisation, we are extremely proud to recognise all the stellar contributions as part of our annual Awards for Excellence”, Wes said.
Restaurant & Catering Australia, 17th September 2019
