A masquerade party at the Viaduct Events Centre will unmask the winners of the 2024 Lewisham Awards on Sunday June 2.
Named after Richard Lewisham who was a pioneer of the Auckland hospitality scene, The Lewisham Awards were established in 2002 with the key objective of encouraging excellence in the city’s hospitality community. With this in mind, the best in the business are nominated and celebrated by their peers once a year.
The awards are named in honour of the late, colourful hospitality entrepreneur, Richard Lewisham, who helped to establish the modern-day eating and drinking scene in Auckland. This year a life-time service award is also expected to be presented.
The 2024 Lewisham Award finalists include:
Insurance Advisernet Outstanding Front of House
Simon Benoit, Cazador
Sophie Egan, Gilt Brasserie
Ben Carmine
Theo Tjandra, Panacea
Clyth MacLeod Outstanding Producer
Heirloomacy
Morningcider
Clevedon Buffalo
Black Sands
Clevedon Strawberries
OneMusic Outstanding Local Establishment – Central
Alma
Apero
Cafe 39
Northern Line Bar & Social
Antipodes Outstanding Sustainability
Kind Cafe
Cazador
Kingi
Forest
Restaurant Association Hospitality Hero
Angie Atkinson, Blanc
Jason Clark, Drinks Geek
Peter Gordon, Homeland
Theo Tjandra, Panacea
Campari Outstanding Emerging Hospitality Talent
Sahil Patel, Bucks Bistro
Dylan Robinson, Onslow
Jasper Cameron, Caretaker
Salvador Fuemana, Botswana Butchery
Mediaworks Outstanding Sales Experience
Gina Nicholls, Tickety Boo
Craig Mackenzie, Coca-cola Europacific Partners
Craig Hebblethwaite, Black Sands
Angie Atkinson, Blanc
Bidfood Outstanding Cafe
Williams Eatery
Ozone
Crave Cafe
Odettes
Bepoz Outstanding Innovation
Kingi
Tala
Forest
Panacea
Blanc Outstanding New Establishment
Gilt Brasserie
Darling on Drake
Rocketman
Tobi
Outstanding Local Establishment – South
Bramble
Vin Alto
Beer Spot
Woodside
Red + White Cellar Outstanding Local Establishment – East & Waiheke
Ampersand
Bucks Bistro
The Heke
Man O War
Lewisham Foundation Outstanding Local Establishment – West
Fabric
Mr Illingsworth
Burnt Butter
Iti
Anchor Food Professionals Outstanding Chef
Leslie Hottiaux, Apero
Jason Kim, Tokki
Kia Kanuta, Ada
Mike Shatura, Ahi
