Pasta Vera were honoured to be asked to sponsor two events at the
2017 NZ Hospitality Championships, in association with NZChefs
2017 NZ Hospitality Championships, in association with NZChefs
NZ Chefs is committed to ensuring that those training and working in hospitality industry can demonstrate their skills in both a live competition, or static environment. They believe this offers an exciting opportunity for competitors to engage with the public, and encourages new entrants into the profession.
The Competitions have been around for approximately 30 years.
NZ Chefs Association took over the running of this competition three years ago when the Restaurant Association stepped aside.
The secondary School students are taking some form of Food & Hospitality courses at school,
and the Training competitors are either apprentices or attending a Tertiary Institute.
NZ Chefs chose to run the hospitality championships alongside the popular Auckland Food Show in order to reach as many of the 30,000+ keen foodies attending the event.
The Competitions have been around for approximately 30 years.
NZ Chefs Association took over the running of this competition three years ago when the Restaurant Association stepped aside.
The secondary School students are taking some form of Food & Hospitality courses at school,
and the Training competitors are either apprentices or attending a Tertiary Institute.
NZ Chefs chose to run the hospitality championships alongside the popular Auckland Food Show in order to reach as many of the 30,000+ keen foodies attending the event.
Congratulations to all the participants and the Winners!
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Class - Pasta & Mushroom (sponsored by Pasta Vera) Mary Vaikai - Manurewa High school Gold with Distinction - Winner of this class & Secondary School Student of the Year (AUT) Competitors had sixty (60) minutes to prepare, cook and present two (2) identical, individually plated main dishes featuring Pasta Vera Pasta and mushrooms. The dish had to reflect either contemporary or traditional Italian cuisine. A recipe and a description card accompanied the dish. Class - Live Pasta (sponsored by Pasta Vera) Jin You - The Cornell Education Group Gold - Winner of this class Competitors had sixty (60) minutes to prepare and present four (4) identical, individually plated main courses featuring and a savoury pasta (Pasta Vera Pasta) suitable for a café/bistro menu. A recipe and a description card accompanied the dish. |
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Some fantastic photos from the Pasta & Mushroom class:
Some photos from the Pasta Training class:
Other major prize winners include:
Training Chef of the Year (Blue Rock) – Sio Sio Wong
Pastry Chef of the Year (Hospitality Business) – Lakmal Anuradh, Wairakei Resort Taupo
Junior Pastry Chef of the Year (Equagold) – Sam Heaven, Sky City Auckland
Secondary School Student of the Year (AUT) – Mary Vaikai
Service IQ Secondary School Excellence Award – Manurewa High School
NZ Training Establishment of the Year (HTT) – The Cornell Education Group
Training Chef of the Year (Blue Rock) – Sio Sio Wong
Pastry Chef of the Year (Hospitality Business) – Lakmal Anuradh, Wairakei Resort Taupo
Junior Pastry Chef of the Year (Equagold) – Sam Heaven, Sky City Auckland
Secondary School Student of the Year (AUT) – Mary Vaikai
Service IQ Secondary School Excellence Award – Manurewa High School
NZ Training Establishment of the Year (HTT) – The Cornell Education Group