Best Steak

JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)

JUDGING FUNDS REQUIRED - To enter this category, funds for two people to have a steak main, sides and beverages must be provided to cover the cost of judging.

OVERVIEW

You must nominate the steak you wish to be judged; this steak must be on 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
• 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

STEAK CRITERIA

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

2024 WINNER – Lake George Hote, Bungendore