THA 2023 Awards Nomination Booklet

BEST FINE DINING

This category recognises venues that provide a formal, structured dining experience of the highest standard

JUDGING – 100% anonymous site inspection

JUDGING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Décor, designs and characteristics of the venue Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical Ambience, lighting and background music

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• Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Cleanliness and hygiene • Market relevance • Special promotions within the venue • Presentation of menu, accuracy in the description of dishes • Dining, selection and diversity including specials • Presentation and quality of food • Presentation and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly • Evidence of local produce in use • Professionalism and outstanding customer service • Product knowledge of food and wines • Efficiency of wait staff • Staff neat, in clean attire and well groomed BEST INTERNATIONAL OR SPECALITY CUISINE This category recognises venues that have 75% of their dishes originating from a particular theme or style of cooking not covered by an existing category

JUDGING – 100% anonymous site inspection

JUDGING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• International décor, design, characteristics (themed), restaurant exterior • Clear indication of the region that the theme or style are based on • Condition of furniture, fittings and electrical • Ambience, lighting and background music • Quality of table setting (glassware, crockery and cutlery, table linen) • Cleanliness and hygiene • Presentation of menu, accuracy in the description of dishes • Dining, selection and diversity including specials • Presentation and quality of food • Presentation and accuracy of beverage lists • Variety of beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and teas • Variety of wines available by the glass served correctly • Evidence of local produce in use • Professionalism and outstanding customer service • Product knowledge of food and wines relative to theme • Efficiency of wait staff • Staff neat, in clean attire and well groomed

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