The NZ Hospitality Championships 2018 are taking place on August 11-14 at the Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds Greenlane Auckland.
Open to any trained person in the hospitality industry, regardless of age, experience or hours worked, the awards are a great way to showcase your hospitality skills.
And of course there are a number of alcohol classes – here are the details for each:
Class – Y211
Cocktail Champion of the Year
This is a Triathlon event judged on a variety of skills. Competitors are required to compete in all the following classes:
F083 Live Classic Cocktail
F084 Live Innovative Cocktail
F085 Live Mystery Box Cocktails
Class – Y210
Bartender of the Year
This is a Triathlon event judged on a variety of skills. Competitors are required to compete in all the following classes:
F083 Live Classic Cocktail
F085 Live Mystery Box Cocktails
F087 Speciality Beer Class
Class – F083
Live Classic Cocktail
Sunday 12th August 2018 from 10:00
Cocktail Arena 20 minutes
Competitors are to produce the following cocktails:
- Negroni, (compulsory) – two (2) identical glasses.
- Any classic Sour, two (2) of the same beverage
Competitor to supply all ingredients and equipment other than ice.
A question will be asked in relation to the beverages made.
5 minutes to unpack and collect ice.
15 minutes to prepare and present.
Class – F084
Live Innovative Cocktail
Sunday 12th August 2018 from 2:00
Cocktail Arena 15 minutes
Competitors are to produce two (2) servings of an original recipe cocktail using a spirit base. Competitors are
to supply all ingredients and equipment other than ice.
A question relating to this class will be asked.
5 minutes to unpack and collect ice.
10 minutes to prepare and present.
A full recipe & description card must accompany the presentation.
If presented in a frame, the recipe must be available for the judges to remove.
Class – F085
Live Mystery Box Cocktail
Monday 13th August 2018 10:00
Cocktail Arena 30 minutes
Competitors are to produce two (2) servings of a cocktail using mystery products in
the box provided.
Competitor to supply all equipment other than ice.
A question relating to this class will be asked.
5 minutes to unpack and collect ice.
10 minutes to prepare a recipe card.
15 minutes to prepare and present.
A handwritten full recipe & description card must accompany the presentation.
The recipe will be collected for judging purposes.
Class – F086
Live Wine & Beverage Service
Monday 13th August 2018 9:15
Restaurant Arena 30 minutes
Part 1: Ten (10) minutes for Mise–en-place
Part 2: Twenty (20) minutes to seat four (4) guests, then serve the following to the four (4) guests and one (1) for the Judges’ table.
- A Bottle of water (still or sparkling)
- A bottle of still wine
- A bottle of sparkling wine
Judges’ glasses will be allocated on the side table. Competitors will be judged not only on technical skill, but also on their ability to discuss, with the guests at the table, the attributes and background of the beverages served. Table and chairs supplied. Competitors to supply all wines, water, glassware and equipment required for this class.
A question relating to this class will be asked.
Class – F087
Speciality Beer Class
Monday 13th August 3:15 pm
Cocktail Arena 45 minutes
The class is to be held in three (3) parts
Part 1:
Competitors have fifteen (15) minutes to answer in written format, thirty (30) industry and product related questions.
Part 2:
Competitors have fifteen (15) minutes Identify six (6) Beer or Beer related products.
This will be conducted in a blind tasting format.
Part 3. Create live a Beer Cocktail. Competitors have fifteen (15) minutes to produce two (2) servings of an original & innovative recipe cocktail with the main ingredient to be Beer. Sponsor product must be used and a Pilsner, APA, Wheat and an Irish Red will be available on tap on the day. Competitors are to supply all other ingredients and equipment other than ice.
For more information, visit www.nzchefs.org.nz/Competitions/NZ+Hospitality+Championships+2018.html
