IN PICTURES: The 2012 Golden Plate Awards

Jason Green, Toby Colgrave. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Ann Wightwick, Dianne Woodhouse, Wayne Woodhouse, Keith Wightwick. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Shane Gatgens, David Musgrove, Wayne Chrimes, Tom Stevens. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Bianca White, Philip Cormie, Marilyn Cormie. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Zhoe Jess, Kevin Moloney (senior judge), Rita Erlich (president), Jacklyn Lloyd. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Pam Jewson, Rebbeca Maddern. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Monique Tindle, Alethea Marios, Vicki Marios, Chris Gusman, Brian Heap. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Jan Jones, Robert Jones, Richard Emery, Lisa Hunter. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Back) Dean Pedrotti, Simon Lewis, Samuel Hishon, Jarred Borner, Dellis Robb, Doug Weir (front) Morgan Kelley, Julia Gray, Emma Charlton, Sophie Robb. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

(Back) Katie Wilton, Daniele Wilton, Joel Fulton, Tyson Hunter (front) Pippa Skinner, Jonette George, Bianca White. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Best Customer Service; The Forge Pizzeria Tim Matthews. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

The Best Coffee; The Bean Barn Richard Emery. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Best Menu of Local Food; The Plough Bistro Mark Mills. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Best Value for Money; The Forge Pizzeria Chris Matthews and The Courier general manager Brett MacDonald. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Outstanding Front of House Person; Nicholas Hinz from the Lydiard Wine Bar. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Best Chef; Damien Jones, Lydiard Wine Bar. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.

Best Barista; Marianne Troup, Three Troupers Pantry. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK.