We are thrilled to introduce the finalists who competed in this year’s Inter-Hotel Challenge! This prestigious event brings together the finest culinary talents from top hotels, showcasing their exceptional skills and innovative creations across not only culinary arts but also wine stewardship, barista expertise, and concierge services. We look forward to sharing their entries leading up to the Awards on 4th December 2024.
GAUTENG & NORTHERN PROVINCE TEAMS
54 on Bath Southern Sun & De Grendel
WINE STEWARD Simphiwe Duma
CHEF Rethabile Maseola
PASTRY & BAKER Nomonde Kapa
BARISTA Simphiwe Mtshali
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff & De Wetshof
CHEF Olwethu Fatyela
PASTRY CHEF Rhulani Rikhotso
BAKER Nolwazi Manganyi
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo & Van Loveren Family Vineyards
WINE STEWARD Tshepang Mohafa
BARISTA Timothy Rakgwatla
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel & Bruce Jack Wines
WINE STEWARD Nadia Sibanda
CHEF Isaac Khoza
PASTRY CHEF Zodwa
BARISTA Thomas Mamekwa
Sandton Sun & Towers Southern Sun & Fryer’s Cove
WINE STEWARD Tshedza Rebecca Nemaname
CHEF Athenkosi Ntozakhe
PASTRY CHEF Arnold Lekala
Sun City Convention Centre Sun International & Anthonij Rupert Wyne
WINE STEWARD Vincent Seloma
CHEF Olefile Seretse
PASTRY CHEF Tsholofelo Malebane
BAKER Boitshepo Tingwe
BARISTA Tshegofatso Rammutla
Sun City The Palace of the Lost City & Boschendal
WINE STEWARD Enoch Modise
CHEF Omphile Lohanga
PASTRY CHEF Vuyani Mabeleng
BAKER Masemola Mogotsi
KWAZULU NATAL TEAMS
Beverly Hills & Backsberg
WINE STEWARD Sthembiso Shobede
CHEF Noloyiso Mbobo
PASTRY CHEF Zithobile Nzimande
BAKER Sohail Seegobin
BARISTA Lungile Mkhize
Durban ICC & Simonsig Family Vineyards
WINE STEWARD Lucky Gumede
CHEF Malusi Mthembu
PASTRY CHEF Thulisile Cele
BAKER Njabulo Jula
BARISTA Mbali Mkhize
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani & Zevenwacht
WINE STEWARD Danie Kortjas
CHEF Calisha Goldstone
PASTRY CHEF Ricardo Naidoo
BAKER Eon Le Roux
BARISTA Sthembile Maphumulo
Southern Sun The Edward & Ernie Els Wines
WINE STEWARD Sanele Mhlongo
CHEF Priyen Pillay
PASTRY CHEF Nonzuzo Mhlungu
BAKER Codie Lewis
BARISTA Sandiso Mabele
The Oyster Box & Kleine Zalze
CONCIERGE Uriel Ramdhanee
WINE STEWARD Anthony Mbhele
CHEF Tyra-Lynn Taylor
PASTRY CHEF Alicia Murugan
BAKER Trevor Magwaza
BARISTA Cornwell Ndlovu
WESTERN PROVINCE TEAMS
Century City Conference Centre & Hotels & De Wetshof
WINE STEWARD Yosha Chetty
CHEF Thabo Bebe
PASTRY CHEF Mandy Pedro
BARISTA Farai Dube
Ellerman House & Bruce Jack Wines
WINE STEWARD Exauce George Kikoto
CHEF Nosiseko Jija
PASTRY CHEF Asemahle Sixabay
Lagoon Beach Hotel, Conference & Spa & Old Road Wine Co
WINE STEWARD Adiel Masarakufa
BARISTA Songezo Maboza
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town & De Grendel
CONCIERGE Andria Maree
WINE STEWARD Siphelo Matuntuta
CHEF Samuel Sherman
PASTRY CHEF Ncebakazi Mketsu
BAKER Chelsea Smith
BARISTA Mzwanele Dyanti
Queen Victoria Hotel & Anthonij Rupert Wyne
CONCIERGE Taariq Koopman
WINE STEWARD Martin Hendriks
CHEF Dylan Hendricks
BARISTA Xolelwa Mavumengwana
Southern Sun Cape Sun & Cederberg Wines
CONCIERGE Mogamat Waseem Haskins
WINE STEWARD Sinethemba Sityebi
CHEF Keelyn Scheepers
PASTRY CHEF Rizia Isaacs
BAKER Mcebisi Macingwana
BARISTA Ghairia Smith
Southern Sun Newlands & Simonsig Family Vineyards
WINE STEWARD Petrus Mosia
CHEF Ziyanda Masika
PASTRY CHEF Nkhensani Nkolonz
Southern Sun The Cullinan & Bellingham
CONCIERGE Bradley Stevens
WINE STEWARD Clinton Jonkers
CHEF Aseza Dyam
PASTRY CHEF Zanele Taliwe
BAKER Mxolisi Mbambo
BARISTA Ivan Lange
Taj Cape Town & Backsberg
WINE STEWARD Ethan Arendse
CHEF Msindisi Mhlungulwana
PASTRY CHEF Nondumiso Mchasa
BARISTA Amy-Lee Grey
The President Hotel & Van Loveren Family Vineyards
CONCIERGE Masibulele Mzimkulu
WINE STEWARD Axolile Pupuma
CHEF Mankayi Setshaba
PASTRY CHEF Chandré Albertus
BAKER Anam Mene
BARISTA Sibongile Bango
The Silo Hotel & Fryer’s Cove
WINE STEWARD Yamikani Phiri
CHEF Kholiswa Makelen
PASTRY CHEF Isis Minnaar
BAKER Sarah Kachipo
BARISTA Anele Smayile
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa & Kleine Zalze
WINE STEWARD Luyanda Bushula
CHEF Anele Mnyamana
BARISTA Siphosethu Ngxalambiso
The Vineyard Hotel & Ernie Els Wines
CONCIERGE Ashwin Steenkamp
PASTRY CHEF Antonio Ohlson
BAKER Harry Damons
BARISTA Siseko Gidi
The Waterfront Concierge
Shenaaz Butler
The Oyster Collection
CONCIERGE Riano Kipps
BARISTA Aviwe Sibiya
Zevenwacht Country Inn & Restaurant & Zevenwacht Wines
WINE STEWARD Anesu Jowakimu
CHEF Eugenie Langerveldt
PASTRY CHEF Tyrell Starr
BARISTA Laetitia de Bruin
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