Honors & Awards
Nomination Chef of the Year 2023
Issued by Restaurant Association NZ · Jul 2023Issued by Restaurant Association NZ · Jul 2023
Matariki food Challenge 2022 Rotorua Winner
Issued by Hospitality NZ · Aug 2022Issued by Hospitality NZ · Aug 2022
Associated with Ambrosía restaurant Rotorua
Competition Promoting The coming of Season Matariki in NZ with the abundance of NZ produce. creating a Journey of food for guests to enjoy matched with Exciting Beverages.
Chef of the Year Rotorua 2021
Issued by restaurant association NZ · Aug 2021Issued by restaurant association NZ · Aug 2021
Associated with Ambrosía restaurant Rotorua
competition based on votes from the Hospitality sector of Rotorua
Finalist Chef of the year Rotorua
Issued by Restaurant Association of NZ · Jul 2016Issued by Restaurant Association of NZ · Jul 2016
Associated with Chef Consultant
voting by Hospitality professionals in Rotorua Region plus cook off competition
NZ Blind wine Tasting winner 2008
Issued by First Glass Wines And Spirits · Jul 2008Issued by First Glass Wines And Spirits · Jul 2008
Associated with Treetops Lodge & Estate
competition Blind Tasting with teams of 4 up to w0 teams competing for Trophy.
Wine options Blind Tasting Competition Winner 2006
Issued by First Glass wines and Spirits · Jul 2006Issued by First Glass wines and Spirits · Jul 2006
Associated with Treetops Lodge & Estate
Competition with Teams of 4. up to 20 teams including masters of wine competing for Trophies and Grange.
Californian Peach Plum nectarine competition 2002 winner Auckland Region
Issued by Apple Pear Marketing Board · May 2002Issued by Apple Pear Marketing Board · May 2002
Associated with Chef on the run
create Dessert using Californian fruit to promote when NZ fruit out of Season. $2k prize and certificate
Beef And Lamb Award 2002.2003.2004
Issued by NZ Beef and Lamb Marketing BoardIssued by NZ Beef and Lamb Marketing Board
Associated with Chinwags Restaurant
competition run annually to promote NZ Beef and Lamb in NZ. judged by Peers from Beef And Lamb NZ