Best Chip
JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)
OVERVIEW
To be eligible to nominate for Best Chip, the venue must also enter another Food Award category.
The chips must be either part of a meal ordered or able to be ordered separately. Chips will be judged on criteria including taste, texture, appearance, portion size, and overall customer satisfaction.
BEST CHIP CRITERIA
- Quality and consistency of the chips (taste, texture, temperature)
- Use of fresh and well-prepared ingredients (e.g. potato quality, oil type)
- Appearance and visual appeal of the chips
- Portion size and value for money
- Suitability of chips to the venue's overall menu and dining style
- Variety of chip options offered (e.g. shoestring, steak cut, sweet potato)
- Innovation in seasoning, preparation, or accompaniments (e.g. sauces, toppings)
- Staff knowledge of chip preparation and service standards
- Presentation and plating of chips
2024 WINNER – Public House Petersham, Petersham
Categories
Experience Awards
- Best Family Friendly
- Best Regional Local
- Best Metropolitan Local
- Best Outdoor Experience (including rooftop bars)
- Best Late-Night Venue
- Best Sporting Entertainment Venue
- Best Wagering Venue
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet
- Best Draught Beer Quality
- Best Wine List
- Best Cocktail List
- Best Regional Gaming Venue
- Best Metropolitan Gaming Venue
- Best Unique Bar Experience (Including small, cocktail, lounge or themed bars)
The following categories are judged by written submission WRITTEN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:
- Best Live Music Venue
- Heart of the Community
- Best Environmental/Sustainability Practices
- Best Bush Pub
- Best Marketing Activity
Property Awards
The following categories are judged 75% by written submission WRITTEN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:
Food Awards
FOOD AWARDS OVERVIEW- Best Steak
- Best Parmi
- Best Steak Sandwich
- Best Burger
- Best Sunday Roast
- Best Cheap Eat Meal (under $20)
- Best Chip
- Best Regional Casual Dining (Northern, Southern, Western)
- Best Metropolitan Casual Dining (CBD & Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western)
- Best Restaurant
People Awards
Overall Hotel Awards - nominations are not required
- Individual Hotel Operator of the Year
Note: All finalists in the 2025 Awards are eligible to win this award - Group Hotel Operator of the Year
Note: All finalists in the 2025 Awards are eligible to win this award - Regional & Metropolitan Hotel of the Year
Note: All finalists in the 2025 Awards are eligible to win this award - People’s Choice Award
Note: Every AHA NSW member venue is eligible to win this award