Best Parmi

JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)

JUDGING FUNDS REQUIRED: Funds for two people to have a Parmi or Schnitzel with toppings, and beverages must be provided to cover the cost of judging.

OVERVIEW

The quintessential Australian pub fare, this category will judge parmigiana, ‘parmi’, or schnitzels with toppings. You must nominate the Parmi/Schnitzel to be judged from the current food menu.

GENERAL CRITERIA

• Décor, design, ambience, atmosphere, lighting and comfortability
• Quality and appearance of the venue (furniture, table setting, crockery, cutlery, glassware)
• Popularity of venue and alignment to local market
• Pricing relevant to local market, quality of the restaurant and dining experience
• Hygiene and cleanliness (all areas including restrooms)

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CRITERIA

• Food and beverage experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety, and quality)
• Pricing relevant to local market, quality of the restaurant and dining experience
• Evidence of specials for food and beverage

SERVICE CRITERIA

• Excellent customer service
• Staff presentation and quality of interaction (willingness to make recommendations)
• Staff knowledge of all products with the capability of food and wine matching with dishes offered
• Efficiency of order taking, meal delivery, table clearing
• Staff well-groomed
• Service consistent with a restaurant experience

PARMI CRITERIA

• Overall elements (presentation, accuracy, appearance, tenderness, variety, quality, temperature, and flavour)
• Serving portion size
• Quality of condiments, side dishes, sauces accompanying the Parmi
• Pricing relevant to local market and quality of the experience
• Value for money

2024 WINNER - The Marsden Brewhouse, Marsden Park