Taranaki Food & Drinks Awards

Taranaki Food & Drinks Awards Welcome to the Taranaki Food & Drink Awards. A locally produced event that celebrates Taranaki food and drink.

12/10/2026

Wow - nominations and then voting...what a buzz.

Now - we focus on the celebration! Make sure you have your tickets, and get ready for a fabulous night.

Tickets are limited and are selling quickly. The limited tickets will sell quickly! Don't miss out!

Tickets available via Eventfinda here:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/taranaki-food-drink-awards-2026/new-plymouth

Reminder - all finalists receive one free ticket. If you haven't already, please email us: [email protected]

and we will look after you.

Watch this space for the event THEME!

Voting for the People's Choice Award is now live!Nominate your favourite Taranaki venue/property/business. Where do you ...
20/09/2026

Voting for the People's Choice Award is now live!

Nominate your favourite Taranaki venue/property/business. Where do you love to go?

Voting closes at midnight on Monday 5 October.

Please note voting rules:
*Voting is open to the Taranaki public only for this award
*You MUST NOT work in Taranaki hospitality/food and drink/or supply to hospitality to vote
*Open to any food and drink venue/business/property including food trucks
The Taranaki public can vote here: https://forms.gle/fm2ZEvgUimhsFtDF9

TFDA is the big round table where the hospo industry gets served.We roll out the red carpet for the chefs, baristas, bar...
18/09/2026

TFDA is the big round table where the hospo industry gets served.

We roll out the red carpet for the chefs, baristas, bartenders, servers, and makers who keep our region buzzing.

Tonight,they leave the chef's hats at home and get a VIP seat at the table.

Tonight, they get buzzed.

Join us at the New Plymouth Club for dinner, some complimentary drinks and dress up for a Disco theme!

The limited tickets will sell quickly! Don't miss out!

Tickets available via Eventfinda here:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/taranaki-food-drink-awards-2026/new-plymouth

All finalists have been announced and now it's time to VOTE!Please note:*Voting closes at midnight on Monday 5 October.*...
12/09/2026

All finalists have been announced and now it's time to VOTE!

Please note:
*Voting closes at midnight on Monday 5 October.
*Voting is open to industry only for these awards
*You MUST work in Taranaki hospitality/food and drink/or supply to hospitality to vote
*You cannot vote for yourself, or your venue/property/business
*You cannot vote for anyone from your venue/property/business
*Five people are able to vote per venue/property/business

Request your voting link by emailing:
[email protected]

Let the VOTING BEGIN!

(ticket sales launching soon!)

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:Best Restaurant Arranged Marriage PN - New Plymouth Th...
11/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:

Best Restaurant

Arranged Marriage PN - New Plymouth
The Hour Glass - New Plymouth
Shining Peak Brewing - New Plymouth

Best Supplier

Bidfood New Plymouth
Gilmours Central PN
Peanut's Pantry

Best Viiibe
Sponsored by Idyllic NZ

Shining Peak Brewing
The Hour Glass
Wild Pear Kitchen

Best Food Truck ***new category for 2026

Gamma Ray's
The Flying Pig Barbecue
Cocozo

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:Best Ethnic Dining ExperienceSponsored by EuroVintageB...
11/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:

Best Ethnic Dining Experience
Sponsored by EuroVintage

Bite Me C*D - New Plymouth
Rice Bar & Food New Plymouth
Sushi Ninja - New Plymouth

Best Barista

Chesney Hiroa - Wild Pear Kitchen
Sydnie Bailey-Neels - Proof & Stock Coffee
Donna - Coffee Shack
Shannon Duthie- Little Fed cafe

Best Cafe
Sponsored by Gilmours Central PN

Little Fed cafe
Wild Pear Kitchen
Arabica coffee bar

Best Service Provider

Stealth NZ - Stealth Services
Urban Help B**r Systems
Prestige Electrical

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:Best Bar Sponsored by Juno GinShining Peak BrewingThe ...
11/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:

Best Bar
Sponsored by Juno Gin

Shining Peak Brewing
The Hour Glass
Rice Bar & Food New Plymouth

Best Rep

Gil Sandford - Gilmours Central PN
V.J. Srinivasan - Service Foods
Cathy Willemsen - Gilmours Central PN

Best Regional Establishment
Sponsored by Baked By Blanche

487 Estate - Mimi
Gusto Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - New Plymouth
Butlers Reef - Oakura

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:Best ChefSponsored by Bidfood New PlymouthSinson De Sa...
11/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists in the following categories:

Best Chef
Sponsored by Bidfood New Plymouth

Sinson De Sabato - Waimate Hotel
Ricardo Hormazabal - Butlers Reef
Nico Vogliotti - Formerly Toret, now private Chef/Catering

Best Front of House Personality

Chesney Hiroa - Wild Pear Kitchen
Mel Smith - Crowded House Bar & Cafe
Stevie Katene - Elixir Cafe

Outstanding Producer
Sponsored by Shining Peak Brewing

Baked By Blanche
Peanut's Pantry
ROEBUCK FARM

Today is the day. Nominations for the 2026 Taranaki Food and Drink Awards close at midnight. It's been an epic response...
07/09/2026

Today is the day. Nominations for the 2026 Taranaki Food and Drink Awards close at midnight.

It's been an epic response so far with an amazing amount of nominations coming in. Make sure you get yours in before we close!

Remember the rules:

• Nominations can be made by commenting on the specific category links on our page
• Nominations are open to the industry and the public in Taranaki
• Final voting is open to the industry only
All details:
www.tfda.co.nz/how-it-works

Nominations are now open for Best Chef 2027. Comment below with the name of your nomination for Taranaki's Best Chef! Th...
17/08/2026

Nominations are now open for Best Chef 2027.

Comment below with the name of your nomination for Taranaki's Best Chef! This award is for culinary talent and innovation by a local chef.

• Nominations close 7 September
• Nominations can be made by commenting below
• Nominations are open to the industry and the public in Taranaki
• Final voting is open to the industry only

All details:
www.tfda.co.nz/how-it-works

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