So who is the winner this year?

So it is that time of the year again, when young waiters and chefs from across the country wait with baited breath to find out who will receive The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Award for  2017.

The national finalists will have a tour lasting six days through the food areas of regional Queensland before the winners are announced in mid July. It will give them a chance to personal meet the growers and producers of some of the country’s best meat, fresh produce and seafood.

The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence 2017 national finalists are:

 Young Waiter national finalists:

Andrew Gale; Grossi Florentino, VIC

George Papaioannou; Sixpenny, NSW

James Boden; St Hugo, SA

Lara Graham; Wasabi Restaurant & Bar, SA

Mia McIntyre; Ecco Bistro, QLD

Morgan Golledge; Blackbird Bar & Grill QLD

Richard Trezzi; Otto Ristorante, NSW

Young Chef national finalists:

Adrian Hart; Bennelong, NSW

Alanna Sapwell; Saint Peter, NSW

Ben McShane; Kiyomi, The Star, QLD

Charley Snadden-Wilson; Embla, VIC

Josh Raine; Urbane, QLD

Shui Ishizaka; Bennelong Restaurant, NSW

Young Restaurateur national finalists:

Cam O’Keefe; Centra VIC

Dan Moss; Terroir Auburn SA

Erin Jordan; The Catbird Seat Bistro QLD

Thi Le; Anchovy VIC

The judges for this year include; Peter Gilmore, Luke Mangan, Christine Manfield, Mark Best, Danielle Gjestland, Peter Doyle, Ross Lusted, and Nick Hildebrandt.