With a proven track record of driving industry growth, the biennial Fine Food New Zealand has returned to the Auckland Showgrounds (Sunday, 29 June to Tuesday, 1 July), with a mission to push the food and beverage sector forward!
On Sunday the car park was full and a steady stream of industry professionals made their way around the many and varied trade displays.
An industry hub for hospitality, foodservice and food retail of who’s who and what’s new, this is the place to meet, network, educate, research and investigate all the tools and tricks of the trade that have been designed with you in mind.
Chef Of The Year
This year witnesses the NZ Chefs Championships held on site over the course of the show where chefs from a variety of disciplines compete for the World Championships, vying for the position of NZ Chef of the Year, NZ Pastry Chef of the Year and NZ Emerging Chef of the Year.
The Caputo Cup will also be held on site where the best pizza makers will be challenged to produce award winning pizzas. This year is the first time the Caputo Cup will be held at Fine Food New Zealand, on the back of the incredible success of Auckland Pizzeria, Dante’s, coming third at the World Championships last year.
Face-to-Face
Rebecca Stewart, Group Director of XPO comments, “Trade events like Fine Food New Zealand are infrequent, but boy do they pack a punch and one particular sector of the industry that really stands to gain is the kitchen.
“All chefs are encouraged to visit, participate and support those competing – this is where the stars are made and to have industry support creates an environment of both solidarity, excitement and exhilaration. In addition to the NZ Chefs Championships and the Caputo Cup there will be new products, innovations, best practice and operating efficiencies all showcasing their latest and greatest. There is no better environment to do business than face-to-face, with everyone you need to meet all in one place, at the same time.”