Gold Box 2008
The Gold Box Restaurant Challenge continued to capture all who live and work within the hospitality industry to platform their talent in preparing the most sumptuous menu for diners who attend the Gold Box Restaurant Challenge evening.
Organised by Ocearn Pty Ltd, the Gold Box Restaurant Challenge produced a dining experience like no other in Australia.
The much anticipated 2008 Gold Box Restaurant Challenge took place in the Main Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Golf Resort & Spa, Ashmore from Sunday afternoon 10th August to Monday Evening 11th August.
This year we had 15 restaurant teams in 15 kitchens creating 15 different menus all using the same product. Guests and VIP’s filled the Ballroom on Monday 11th August. On Sunday afternoon the Chefs from the 15 participating restaurants met at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre to receive their GOLD BOX of product. Each Team had 1 ½ hours to create their menu which was judged Monday afternoon prior to the evening activities.
Celebrity Chef Peter Howard and Channel 9's Paul "Fatty" Vautin hosted the evening and gave the audience an inside look at all the action taking place in the kitchens set up around the Ballroom. Guests were entertained by live music, street theatre while enjoyng mouthwatering food and an array of fine tasting red and white wines.
The winning restaurants were:
- 1st Room 81 Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
- 2nd Chill on Tedder, Main Beach
- 3rd Bellakai
The Challenge is to unfold in regions throughout Queensland and will take on Brisbane & Cairns in the early part of 2009.
The Gold Box Restaurant Challenge is an ambitious, rapidly growing project destined for greatness