Hawke’s Bay Signature Dish 2009 Launch

“The Hawke’s Bay Signature Dish 2009 will be held this year again, the
challenge is to develop the “taste of Hawke’s Bay” on a plate” Food Hawke’s Bay general manager Jane Libby said today, the word is out the region’s restaurants and cafes have been invited to be part of this successful regional event.

The Signature Dish event, launched in 2007, is a regional bonanza
showcasing the best food and beverages Hawke’s Bay produces.

Mrs Libby said that interest in the event is high with chefs and owners ringing
the organisation ensuring they will not miss out of the chance to be part of a
fantastic regional event. The event will continue to include two major
categories, causal dining and formal dining, along with the popular people’s
choice award.

Another exciting element will be a dedicated awards night at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in October where the winners will be announced and chefs and wait staff will have their chance of being recognised for their hard work.

“We are expecting participating restaurant and cafe numbers to be similar to
the 2008 entries but are encouraged with the amount of interest that we have
had before any information has been sent out. As was the case in the first two
years we would like as many restaurants and cafes to enter, this is a great
way of showcasing their food, beverage and service to the dining public.” Mrs Libby said.

The event creates fantastic exposure for participating restaurant/cafes and is
a real draw card for food lovers. During the six weeks that the competition ran last year over 30,000 diners ate out at the 26 participating restaurants, she said.

“We were thrilled to win the formal category of the 2008 Signature Dish
competition. Hawke’s Bay food suppliers consistently provide high quality
produce to us” Brent Pilcher, Church Road said.

Key dates
Launch to be held on the 3rd August 2009
Registrations close 4th August 2009
Recipes submitted by 14th August 2009
Competition runs 11th September – 21st October
Awards Evening 27th October

2009 Event Categories
Formal – Winner
Formal – Runner Up
Formal – People’s Choice - Dish
Formal – People’s Choice - Service
Casual – Winner
Casual – Runner Up
Casual – People’s Choice – Dish
Casual – People’s Choice - Service

ENDS

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