- Subregional level categories – nominees compete with fellow Culinary brands within their country, province, state or emirate. The winner with the most votes overall goes on to take the regional title for that respective category. In a similar manner, the winner with the most votes overall goes on to take the World title for that respective category.
- Regional level categories – nominees compete with fellow Culinary brands at a regional level. The regions are Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East and North America. The regional winner with the most votes overall goes on to take the World title for that respective category.
- World level categories are open for entry at a World Level only.
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- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard.
- An all-inclusive resort hotel that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Asian Cuisine.
- A restaurant that operates close to or with a view of the beach.
- A venue that produces culinary dishes of a high standard and includes a dedicated brunch offering on their menu.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Chinese Cuisine.
- A hotel that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.
- A resort hotel that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.
- A restaurant operating that is known for 'farm-to-table', using fresh locally grown food on their menu.
- A venue that combines fine dining with an interesting experience.
- A restaurant operating within the premises of a hotel, where food is served in a formal manner and at a high standard.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving French Cuisine.
- A hotel venue that produces culinary dishes of a high standard and includes a brunch as an offering on their menu.
- A restaurant operating within the premises of a hotel.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Indian Cuisine.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Italian Cuisine.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Japanese Cuisine.
- A restaurant that is a landmark or operates within a landmark.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Mediterranean Cuisine.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Middle Eastern cuisine.
- A hotel restaurant that opened within the last 18 months.
- A restaurant that opened within the last 18 months.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, serving Peruvian Cuisine.
- A restaurant brand that offers a high culinary standard across its outlets.
- A restaurant operating from a building's rooftop.
- A restaurant that produces culinary dishes of a high standard, with an overall theme in mind.
- A restaurant that showcases large underwater features as part of their interior.
- A restaurant operating within the premises of a wellness hotel.
- An airline lounge that serves culinary dishes of a high standard.
- An airport that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.
- An airport lounge that serves culinary dishes of a high standard.
- A company that prepares and provides food services of a high standard at a remote location.
- An airline renowned for its onboard culinary offerings.
- A city renowned for its numerous culinary offerings and experiences.
- A cruise ship that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.
- A destination renowned for numerous culinary experiences within one area.
- A restaurant or food outlet that combines producing culinary dishes of a high standard with an interesting experience.
- A culinary festival that offers a variety of food and culinary experiences.
- A tour operator that specialises in putting together culinary programmes, tours or experiences and are well known for delivering high quality service within the culinary industry.
- A culinary institution that is accredited and recognised for the standard of culinary training that it provides.
- A city that is emerging as one that is known for its culinary offerings and experiences.
- A shopping mall that offers a variety of restaurants that produce culinary dishes of a high standard.