It was doubly delicious for Woy Woy restaurant Spices 29 when it took out a 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence as well as being named the most outstanding restaurant at the Central Coast Local Business Awards.
Business owners Nelson Fernandes and Selma Rocha said it was “amazing” to win twice.
“Very few businesses are fortunate to enough to win twice, we have done it and that makes us proud,” Rocha said.
“The support from the community has been wonderful over the past six years.
“This is a win not only for us but for our customers who have made this possible.
“People now recognise the restaurant as a winner and walk through the door with greater expectations.”
Fernandes said the awards represented a challenge to continually improve and be better.
He said he was proud of the team who ensured quality and consistency and praised the restaurant managers and the chefs.
“It is great to be able to compete with businesses on such a big scale and emerge as a winner,” Rocha said.
“Like any other business we have our challenges but the hardworking team and supporting community make things easier.”
Restaurants, cafés and catering businesses from across NSW gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers and the announcement of the award winners at Doltone House where Spices 29 was named winner in the Regional NSW Indian Restaurant category at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
Other Central Coast winners were Lago Cucina at Budgewoi Hotel in the Restaurant in a Pub/Club section and The Cowrie Restaurant at Terrigal in the Premium Dining category.
Restaurants were assessed on the entire dining experience including, food, beverage, service and restaurant presentation.
“Spices 29” should be proud of this achievement and their commitment to food and service excellence,” R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam said.
To view the full list of category winners in the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, visit the R&CA website at www.rca.asn.au
congratulations the best Indian in woy woy
Congratulations Nelson and Team. A very commendable job once again.