The Inter-Hotel Challenge Chef of the Year will embark on a three-week experience in bustling Dubai at one of the tallest hotels in the world, the JW Marriott Marquis. With awe-inspiring views, this Marriott Hotels property offers a sanctuary and a diverse experience in a dynamic setting. The hotel’s 12 restaurants provide a culinary journey, featuring flavours from around the world and embracing a truly global dining experience. All this awaits our chef of the year!
The Inter-Hotel Challenge Wine Steward of the Year will look forward to a two-week overseas experience with Valor Hospitality, a group with a strong global presence operating across a diverse range of regions. Valor Hospitality, deeply committed to the passion and success of the hospitality industry, engages enthusiastic hoteliers with their unique approach. Our winner will discover a world of Valor. https://www.valorhospitality.com/about-us
Our winner in the cocktail category will create their own handcrafted signature gin brand at Hope Distillery. They will receive two cases of this special gin—one for personal use and another for their hotel. This will showcase their creativity.
The winner will take up further studies with the Sommeliers Academy and South African Sommeliers Association (SASA).
The Lancewood Ultimate Pastry Chef of the Year is invited to experience three-weeks in France, the home of fine patisserie at the exquisite La Creuzette in Boussac. A ravishing prize where the winner will continue to broaden their culinary skills and at the same time absorb incomparable French flair. Flights are courtesy of Lancewood plus a generous R10 000 cash prize.
The KitchenAid Africa Best Team receives the coveted KitchenAid Africa Floating Trophy.
The Diamond Works have created stunning exquisite diamond-studded, hand-crafted gold lapel pins for the winning Wine Stewards and top three Concierges will be wearing these with pride.
In addition the winning Inter-Hotel Challenge Diamond Works Concierge of the Year will receive a R10 000 cash prize .
Special thanks to The IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management who awarded Wine Steward Lucian Hendricks, representing Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town in 2023, a R35,000 bursary to obtain a Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management this year.
To the International Hotel School for their R30,000 bursary awarded to Wine Steward Nadia Sibanda, who represented Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel in 2023.
Wine Steward Wandile Mpakumpaku, representing The President Hotel, looks forward to taking up his R30,000 bursary from the National Youth Development Agency to study online with the International Hotel School.
This year the CTIA – Chefs Training & Innovation Academy announced that they will be sponsoring the winning Hot Chef an ARPL Chef Programme – The QCTO NQF Level 5 Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning Programme.
These bursaries are vital designed to give candidates the tools to further their business aspirations. We look forward to announcing the winner for this year’s All-Rounder Academic Excellence and the recipient of the IIEH School of Hospitality and Management Bursary as well as the Wonga Award in December.
Superb prizes for all winners from Dr Susanne Reuther of KitchenAid Africa including KitchenAid Artisan Mixers, Gadget & Utensils, Ceramics, Bakeware and more.
The Rio Largo Most Promising Chef will be awarded a cash prize by Brenda and Nick Wilkinson of multi-award winning Rio Largo Olive Estate, one of South Africa’s finest.
The KitchenAid Africa Bio-Wheat Baker of the Year receives a KitchenAid Food Processor while the hotel collects a KitchenAid Commercial Mixer.
The Inter-Hotel Challenge Barista of the Year will be rewarded with a generous cash prize by Avanti Coffee Company and enviable coffee accessories from KitchenAid Africa and AL&CD Ashley.
The GM of the Year receives an exquisite hand-crafted gift by The Diamond Works.
The Mentor of the Year – A splendid weekend away at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel part of the flourishing and expanding NEWMARK GROUP in Cape Town – A rewarding prize for a valuable key player for the success of the team.
Highly desirable and stunning prizes from AL&CD Ashley including SCANPAN the finest of Global Knives, Brabantia, Avanti, Severin and Joseph Joseph.
Highfield and Didactix have offered the winning hot chef and pastry chef of the SCANPAN Excellent Kitchen Practice Award a one-day training programme and examination to achieve the international certificate in the Highfield Qualification Level 3 Award in Food Safety & Catering.
Platinum Marketing will present special gifts from Estée Lauder and Clinique to all the competing Concierges!
The WWF-SA Awareness Award recognises top chefs and pastry chefs who champion environmental sustainability by rejecting single-use plastic and waste. Winners prioritise the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative SASSI green list seafood value chain, demonstrating a commitment to responsible sourcing. By honouring these industry leaders, we hope to inspire positive change in their fields. ❎
Prizes from AL&CD Ashley, Avanti Coffee, Books for life from Penguin Random House, Brabantia, Cape Wine Academy, Floriography Preserved Botanicals by Petals Group, Global Knives, Highfield and Didactix, Hope Distillery, IIE HSM, International Hotel School, KitchenAid Africa, La Creuzette, LANCEWOOD, LemonGold®, Marriott International, MLTCar Hire & Tours, National Youth Development Agency, Newmark Group, Rio Largo Olive Estate, ScanPan, Sommeliers Academy, South African Sommeliers Association, The Diamond Works, The Hall Collection, Valor Hospitality, Von Geusau Chocolates.
Gifts from our wines and spirits sponsors; Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Backsberg, Bellingham Wines, Boschendal, Brampton Wines, Bruce Jack Wines, Cederberg Wines, De Grendel, De Wetshof, Ernie Els Wines, Fryer’s Cove, Kleine Zalze, Old Road Wine Co., Simonsig Family Vineyards, Van Loveren Family Vineyards, Zevenwacht, ClemenGold Gin Hope Distillery and Sydney Back Potstill Brandy
Literacy has always been and remains the corner stone and key to unlocking individual potential and success in every aspect. Although South Africa has made progress we need to go further faster, apart from all else there is huge potential for tourism and we need to foster and promote these vital skills. Through our association with Penguin Random House we use our workshops in the most effective ways introducing current authors to encourage our candidates to read well and as diversely as possible. We look forward to announcing the winners and recipients of these incredible prizes at the splendid TAJ Cape Town, one of the prides of India and their worldwide reputation for exemplary service and luxurious elegance. Our awards evening takes place on December 4th, where we will celebrate excellence and honour remarkable achievements. It promises to be a memorable and inspiring evening of ultimate recognition.
INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE ~ SOUTH AFRICA 2024
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