JUDGING PANEL: Wine and spirit service: Sandy Harper and Jean-Vincent Ridon Wine and food pairing: Penelope Horwood, Aubrey Ngcungama, Karen Bloom and Mark O’Flaherty, Germain Lehodey and Kristina Beuthner. Food Judges: Hugh von Zahn with Jane-Therese Mulry (JHB), Fatima Stanley (KZN) and Jocelyn Meyers-Adams (CPT) Kitchen skills: Carl van Rooyen (Capsicum Culinary Academy Cape Town), Candice Adams […]
Cook-Off & Presentation Showcase
Whether it be chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, baristas or beverage students across the board these young people represent the future of the vital Food & Beverage Industry in South Africa. This year, 35 highly motivated students representing seven of the Western Cape’s top culinary and hospitality academies competed in the 11th annual Cook-Off on Saturday 21st August, […]
The National Distell Inter Hotel Challenge Cook-Offs – A most exciting time as they head to the finishing line…
“Coming up will be the Awards – The Hotel Oscars continue… “We congratulate all the candidates who entered the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2020. In the face of really formidable odds, coming to the fore, determined to prove their mettle and go forward. They have done so superbly! For many this will be a memorable […]