WAs Mosmans named Restaurant of the Year by R&CA

Western Australia’s best restaurants, cafs and caterers have been recognised at the Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering (R&CA) Hostplus Awards for Excellence, with Mosmans seafood restaurant being named Restaurant of the Year.

Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 24 August, the awards recognise the operators who provide exceptional service, demonstrate culinary excellence and deliver great ambience and value.

The awards comprise 37 categories, and the major winners this year were:

Mosmans Restaurant, Mosman Park – Restaurant of the Year; (also won best Seafood Restaurant)

Mustard Catering, Perth Zoo – Caterer of the Year; (also Venue Caterer and Wedding Caterer)
The Painted Bird Bar & Kitchen – Consumer Vote Award
Hans Lang – Lifetime Achiever; and
Warwick Lavis – Hall of Fame.

“The winners should be proud of their achievements, as they have been rigorously reviewed in one of the most objective awards systems, which looks at the entire dining experience, rather than a single food or service dimension,” said R&CA CEO, John Hart.

“I thank all the operators who participate in the Awards for Excellence program for their passion, commitment and dedication to their craft. Both the finalists and winners have made a significant contribution to the industry and its reputation for great food and wine across the world.”

Some of the winning businesses will compete at the national Awards for Excellence held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 26 October.

“The rewards have never been greater for those who participate in the program, with finalists and winners highlighted on the Savour Australia website to the world,” said Hart.

R&CA Awards for Excellence winners

ASIAN RESTAURANT – Nobu, PERTH
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT – Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN
CAF RESTAURANT – Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN
COFFEE SHOP/TEA HOUSE – The Coffee Club, KALAMUNDA
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – Nine Fine Food, HIGHGATE
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT – Bistro Des Artistes, SUBIACO
FAMILY DINING – Lo Zucchero, CITY BEACH
FINE DINING – Co-Op Dining, EAST PERTH
INDIAN/SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT – Punjab Indian Restaurant, INNALOO
ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Orecchiette, BUNBURY
NEW RESTAURANT – Edosei Japanese Restaurant, PERTH
RESTAURANT IN A LICENCED VENUE – Muscats Restaurant & Bar – Novotel Vines Resort, THE VINES
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY – Kirby’s at Rickety Gate Restaurant & Cooking School, DENMARK
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT – Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT – Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO
STEAK RESTAURANT – HONOURABLE MENTION – Rustlers Steakhouse, ALBANY
TAPAS RESTAURANT – Casellas Wine Tapas Grill, BUNBURY
TOURISM RESTAURANT – Sandalford Estate Restaurant & Winery, CAVERSHAM

WESTERN AUSTRALIA CATERING AWARDS

CORPORATE CATERER – Beaumonde Catering, BASSENDEAN
EVENTS CATERER – Beaumonde Catering, BASSENDEAN
FUNCTION/CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER – The University Club of Western Australia, CRAWLEY
INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL CATERER – Kirribilli Catering – Curtin University, BENTLEY
RESTAURANT CATERER – Must Winebar, HIGHGATE
SITE-CONTRACT CATERER – Compass Group – ESS Support Services Worldwide – Barrow Island Construction Village, BARROW ISLAND
SMALL CATERER – Creative Catering, WANGARA
VENUE CATERER – Mustard Catering – Perth Zoo, SOUTH PERTH
WEDDING CATERER – Mustard Catering – Perth Zoo, SOUTH PERTH