Here's the Lowdown: About the Category
This category is for the Food & Beverage firecrackers in the Taupō district. This could be for a brick-and-mortar restaurant, food truck, café or bar, or it could be for those providing catering for events or other venues. Think of this category as being for those who create love in the kitchen, at the espresso machine or behind the bar and deliver it via food and drink to their customers.
You present your space with a great sense of aesthetic, you train your staff to create deliciousness every day, and you go the extra mile to wow people with a food & beverage experience they can’t get anywhere else in the district. Whether it’s a signature dish, cocktail or hot beverage, every morsel or sip feels like a feast!
"Love Taupō proudly supports the Stella Awards, celebrating the innovative businesses that make our region shine. We’re passionate about promoting the Taupō region and thrilled to see our local stars market themselves with flair, showcasing our stunning destination to New Zealand and the world. "
Category Sponsor
Love Taupō
"At Amplify, we leverage Taupo’s natural advantages to champion sustainable growth, making it a vibrant, prosperous district where talent and business thrive. We proudly support and celebrate the Stella Awards Solo Superstars and Powerhouse Professionals and the amazing experiences they deliver for their customers."
Category Sponsor
Amplify
"CAMEX Civil is proud to sponsor the Stella Awards, celebrating local businesses who have shown great resilience and innovation to overcome challenges. These awards reflect the core values of dedication and integrity that we uphold in our operations and community engagement."
Category Sponsor
CAMEX Civil
"We're the proud sponsor of the Stella Awards once again! As a team of chronically online website creators, Legend knows a thing or two about doing business in the online space. We’re proud to support and celebrate the outstanding online presence and customer experience delivery of local businesses in our region. "
Category Sponsor
Legend
"Westerman have been part of the local business community in Taupō for nearly 60 years and have built some amazing relationships during that time. We think we’ve got a pretty special team ourselves and partnering with the Stella Dream Team Award is the perfect fit to celebrate all the amazing businesses in our great community. "
Category Sponsor
Westerman Property Solutions
"More FM is proud to be back on board as a sponsor of the Stella Awards. There are so many great businesses doing incredible things to make our district shine and we back them all the way. "
Category Sponsor
More FM
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Supporting Sponsor
AVP
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Quality Print
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Get Set Event Hire
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Supporting Sponsor
Taupō & Tūrangi News
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Supporting Sponsor
Lakeman Brewing Co
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Supporting Sponsor
Liquorland Taupō
"For the 6th time in the last 12 years, the Stella Awards is Town Centre Taupō's way of saying congratulations for all the hard work you put in to making your business, our town and the whole district so amazing! We know business ownership is a rollercoaster ride, so it's extra important to look back at all that you've accomplished. Enter the awards, join us for a celebration and let's have some fun!"
Organiser
Town Centre Taupō
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Supporting Sponsor
Taupō Business Chamber
"Livingstone Building couldn't be more excited to be back on board as the principal sponsor for the Stella Awards 2026. We can't wait to celebrate with you!"
Principal Sponsor
Livingstone Building
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Supporting Sponsor
Abby Dance The Photographer
"Mātanga Projects proudly supports the Stella Awards, celebrating the local businesses that help Taupō grow and evolve. Our work is closely connected to the construction and development of the district, giving us a firsthand view of the impact strong, innovative businesses have on our community. We’re proud to support an initiative that recognises the people and ideas shaping Taupō today and into the future."
Category Sponsor
Mātanga Projects
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