FOODIES’ CHOICE VEG DISH AWARD
This new award is to recognize the stunning veg dishes created by local eateries, which will be judged by critics / foodies in Hong Kong.
The variety of vegetarian dishes has become increasingly diverse with the growth of green menus in restaurants and dining establishments in Hong Kong. There are many outstanding veg dishes produced by talented chefs that showcase their passion, creativity and expertise. The Foodies’ Choice Veg Dish Award is to celebrate their excellence and acknowledge the support of eatery to the healthy and veggie market.
Eligibility
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Open for any eatery with stunning veg dishes in Hong Kong.
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The nominated veg dish must be available in the existing menu served by the eatery at the time of judging.
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Each eatery only can nominate ten veg dish
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All ingredients used for the nominated veg dish must be suitable to vegetarian consumption.
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If the dish is lacto-ovo vegetarian or pescatarian, it must be clearly indicated at the end of the dish name with "(Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian)" or "(Pescatarian)."
Submission Guideline
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Submit your entries via online form or submit via Email.
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One dish can be entered into multiple categories. Each company can submit up to 10 dishes.
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One entry is valid for one submission if you submit this from via Email; or
You can submit via online form with maximum of 10 entries (must be applied by the same company) -
Each flavour/version requires a separate entry, every entry is valid for only one dish name.
Judging Criteria
The award will be selected by a panel of Tasters made up of local foodies, chefs and veggie/vegan influencers. Selection will be based on 5 key score factors: Uniqueness, Nutrition, Appearance, Story and Taste.
Announcement
The shortlisted entries will be notified individually in the end of November 2024. The mystery diner will visit and evaluate them in early December 2024. Winners will be notified and announced in early February 2025 by phone or email.
Tasting Arrangement and Reimbursement:
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Food tasting will be required only if the nominated Veg Dish be shortlisted as Finalist
1. After a dish is nominated for the finals, three mystery customers will be arranged to visit the restaurant for tasting.
2. Mystery customers will evaluate based on the " Judged by Mystery Diner" and submit their assessment reports to the organizer. -
Reimbursement Application Process
1. Mystery customers can apply for reimbursement of their tasting expenses after the tasting. The reimbursement limit is HKD 200 per person, or the full cost of the dish, whichever is lower.
2. Mystery customers must retain the restaurant receipt or invoice as proof for reimbursement.
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Reimbursement Application Steps
1. Submit the restaurant receipt or invoice to the designated department of the organizer.
2. Complete the reimbursement application form, providing details of the tasting date, restaurant name, and dishes ordered.
3. The organizer will compile the receipts or invoices along with the reimbursement forms to collect the amount from the contestants and then transfer it to the mystery customers. -
Approval and Payment
1. The reimbursement application will be reviewed by the organizer to confirm it meets the reimbursement criteria.
2. The reimbursement amount will be paid to the organizer within 30 days after the tasting. -
Important Notes
1. Each mystery customer can be reimbursed up to HKD 200 or the actual cost of the competition dish, whichever is lower.
2. Reimbursement applications must be submitted within 14 days after the tasting; late submissions will not be accepted.
The Process & Key Dates
Nomination Closes
Finalists Announced
Judging Period
Winners Notification
Awards Ceremony
