Chairperson’s welcome
On behalf of the CEO and Board of the FSAA, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 18th annual Foodservice National Awards of Excellence.
“Welcome to the foodservice industry’s “night of nights” - a wonderful evening of celebration and fun and importantly an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge those who have achieved professional excellence over the prior twelve months.”
Thank you to our members, partners and guests for joining us this evening and for your ongoing support of FSAA. Your involvement and contribution are what make our Association and our industry, the strong and connected community it is today.
Tonight is our opportunity to come together, celebrate excellence, acknowledge outstanding achievement and, of course, enjoy a wonderful evening with colleagues and friends.
Congratulations to all our finalists and award recipients and thank you for being part of this very special celebration of Australian foodservice.
Ken Hartley
Chairperson
Foodservice Association Australia
ORDER OF THE EVENING
Pre-Dinner Drinks & Canapés
Welcome
Dinner
FSAA Chief Executive Officer – Minnie Constan
FSAA Chairperson – Ken Hartley
AWARDS
FSAA Hall of Fame 2026
FSAA Chairpersons Award 2026
FSAA Business Management Scholarship
FSAA Marketing Scholarship
State Foodservice Distributor Awards – Metro & Regional
Australian Foodservice Distributor of the Year
Food Supplier of the Year
Beverage Supplier of the Year
Commercial Equipment Supplier of the Year
Tabletop & Packaging Supplier of the Year
Foodservice Innovation of the Year
ENTERTAINMENT
DJ Haim To Life Entertainment
Menu
BREAD TO TABLE
Freshly baked ciabatta, salted butter
ALTERNATE ENTREE
Ora king salmon, baby beets, goats' curd, puffed grains, caviar,
chickpea cress (LG)
Gnocchi, chardonnay cream, mushroom ragu, hazelnuts,
reggiano, parmesan {V)
ALTERNATE MAINS
Slow roasted chicken, buttered leeks, tuscan kale, tarragon
sauce {LG)
Salt grass Lamb shoulder, honey & Szechuan carrots,
Vietnamese mint, lamb sauce
SIDES
Mixed greens, hazelnuts, burnt butter, lemon {LG, V, VGO}
Potato kipfler vinegar & rosemary salt, mustard mayonnaise {LD,LG,V)
ALTERNATE DESSERT
Tiramisu, hazelnuts, milk crumb (V)
Classic lemon tart, raspberry, clotted cream (V)
BEVERAGES
Mr Mason Sparkling Cuvée Brut, Multi Regional, VIC
Henry & Hunter Shiraz Cabernet, Multi Regional, VIC
Dottie Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Multi Regional, VIC
Hearts Will Play Rose, Multi Regional, VIC
BEERS & CIDER
Furphy Refreshing Ale
James Squire Orchard Crush Cider
James Boag's Premium Light
Heineken 0%
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Selection of Soft Drinks & Juices
SPIRITS
(Available for purchase)
Smirnoff Vodka
Gordon's London Dry Gin
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
Bacardi White Rum
Bundaberg Rum