Hats Off to the Champions! Check out all the photos of the candidates and highlights from the awards event here! Hot Chef HUWITT STRYDOM, 22Capsicum Culinary Studio “I am a young warrior chef, always on the lookout for new things to learn. I am a persistent and goal-oriented individual. I’ll stand tall and show the […]
Meet the Beverage & Barista Candidates ~ Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars 2024
Behind every perfectly crafted beverage lies a blend of precision, artistry, and innovation. As baristas and beverage artisans, you don’t just serve drinks; you create experiences, elevating moments with every pour and every sip. Beverage & Barista DUMISA MAPONGWANA, 26Cooktastic “I am a hardworking and driven individual who isn’t afraid to face challenges. In the next […]
Meet the Pastry Chefs & Bakers ~ Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars 2024
In the world of pastry, every flour dusted counter is a canvas, and every dessert a masterpiece, crafted not just with skill, but with the heart and soul of the artist behind it. Pastry Chef NTSIKELELO SAM, 22Cooktastic “I’m a calm and collected individual who is always eager to learn and share new ideas. I […]
Meet the Chefs ~ Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars 2024
Great cooking is not just about the ingredients or the recipe; it’s about the passion, creativity, and love that you infuse into every dish you create. Chef MZIMASI GONTSHI, 23Cooktastic “I’m a young, dynamic chef who would like to have a positive impact on the culinary landscape.I see myself owning two famous restaurants, including a […]
THE TEAM PLAYERS & JUDGES!
The Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, aims to ignite careers in hospitality and tourism. SUN CITY HOTEL, SUN CITY RESORTNEDERBURG & VAN RYN’S BRANDYWINE STEWARD RICHARD MANNAFELACHEF ITUMELENG JOHN MOGALE PASTRY CHEF ORATILE RAMMEKWABAKER ONTHAHLE BRIDGETTE NTSHABELEBARISTA BOITUMELO HARRY LEGWATI TOADBURY HALL COUNTRY HOTELPONGRÁCZ & BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKYCONCIERGE NONCEBA MOTHETHO WINE STEWARD ALISTER […]
Announcing the Judges!
Showcook has been known for introducing top professionals in their field to engage with young people. Food Judge George Jardine, Executive Chef Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town says, “It is crucial for every young individual in the industry to make investments in their future, and regardless of the outcome, this competition provides an […]
Meet the Young Star Beverage & Barista Students
The Reaching For Young Stars program has seen it fair share of students who have found a niche in the hospitality industry. Many of whom have grown to great prominence in founding innovation and created new standards in this exacting industry. This continues and the circle grows. Today, expertise in beverages is playing a larger […]
Meet The Young Star Pastry Chefs & Bakers 2023
Our young star pastry chefs are looking forward to presenting their Red Velvet Cakes using Früt SA and their Lancewood ClemenGold desserts which they will be pairing with their choice wines while our bakers master the art of sourdough, brioche and barley bread made with Bio-Wheat Flour leading up to the Cook-Off and service presentation […]
Meet The Young Chefs of 2023
We are counting down to the Cook-Off in May, hosted by the International Hotel School. The Hot Chefs have been tasked with presenting an amuse-bouche, a vegetarian starter featuring Denny Mushrooms and the superb use of Rio Largo Olive Oil with a main course of Namibian Lamb by Hartlief Continental Meat Products and Farmer’s Meat […]
