25/08/2026
We are extremely proud to announce that Tempero was awarded TWO HATS at the Cuisine Magazine 2026 Good Food Awards, last night!
For a moment, when we weren’t called on the one hat list, we quietly thought we may have lost the hat we achieved last year - you know, “hope for the best, but expect the worst” lol. So when Tempero was called out on the list for two hats, we went ballistic - as captured in slide 2.
Cuisine describes a restaurant with one hat as “excellent”, while two hats is considered “consistently outstanding”. To have been recognised with one hat last year and now awarded with two hats this year feels incredibly significant to us. We really do pour our entire hearts and souls into this tiny Latin bistro and three years in, it feels major to see our dedication acknowledged in this way. As Fabio says, “the proof is in the (caramel) pudding”. We’re so grateful that this year, we were able to have most of our team with us to celebrate and share this moment together, in real time. This recognition belongs to every member of our small team, who have dedicated so much to our little Frankenstein.
A massive thank you to K E L L I B R E T T, Kerry Tyack, Mia and the rest of the Cuisine team, alongside the panel of judges who continue to recognise and champion what we do, and for putting on such a special event every year. Not only is the cuisinegoodfood awards one of the very rare nights where most of New Zealand’s hospitality community comes together under one roof, it’s a celebration of the entire hospitality ecosystem across Aotearoa. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of it and this achievement is another huge motivation for us to keep striving to offer the best food, beverage, service, and share our South American culture.
To our community who continue to support us by showing up and spreading the word, we are so thankful for you. You allow us to keep doing what we do. 💙
Finally, congratulations to all who received hats and special awards, last night. It’s so amazing to be able to genuinely cheer on one another and celebrate each other’s wins. Let’s keep pushing each other forward! Another one for the books but now, back to work! 🙏🏼
