Over a period of 10 years, we have all been privileged to have had incredible support from Distell, which has been generous and unstinting in allowing the Inter-Hotel Challenge to provide opportunities, educate and upskill. In 2023, Heineken assumed the role that Distell had magnificently played in the past under the name “Inter Hotel Challenge, […]
Cocktails for the WIN!
Life is brewtiful when you mix it up with a cocktail! Try the cocktails from the top three winning Wine Stewards of the Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages… #HeinekenSA#InterHotelChallenge2023#Showcook
Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages ~ All the pics…
It was a spectacular evening! The ballroom at the Southern Sun Cape Sun is one of the most elegant ballrooms in our city and was particularly resplendent on Tuesday, 28th November when it served as the superb setting for our 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge Awards, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages. This marks the 11th year that […]
GAME ON! WHO WILL BE THE INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE WINNERS?
Suspense is mounting ahead of the announcement of the national finals of the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages on Tuesday 28th November. Just three of the 115 contestants who have competed in the event from the outset will be flying abroad to take up part of their prizes. The Wine Steward of […]
PRIZES ANNOUNCED
The ‘Inter-Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages Wine Steward of the Year 2023’ Nkanyiso Zikhali, representing The Oyster Box will look forward to a two-week experience in Amsterdam. The 2023 IHC Wine Steward of the Year will be flying to Amsterdam, for a whirlwind exposure to the city’s fine dining milieu and wine retailing with Margot […]
INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE FOCUSED ON MENTORING HOSPITALITY TALENT
While South Africa’s tourist numbers are powering ahead in anticipation of the local summer, 23 wine stewards have been undergoing intensive training. Their next-level wine service and knowledge education, dubbed Grape to Glass, forms part of the major skills transfer initiative that underpins the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, now sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages. The 23 […]
2023’s Cream Of The Crop: Meeting the Masterful Hotel Pastry Chefs and Bakers
“Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty, and flavour. It’s not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this you have to be challenged by using secret or unusual ingredients.” – Ron Ben-Israel “When you have a good […]
Concierges – Creators of Memorable Experiences
A concierge is not just an information centre or problem solver; they are the creators of memorable experiences.” – Unknown In the vibrant world of South African hospitality, where hotels and tourism play a pivotal role, concierges stand as the unsung heroes, ensuring that guests experience unforgettable moments. These adept professionals are not only skilled […]
Grape to Glass 2023 #Highlights
Meet the Baristas
Becoming a barista is quite a transformative process and underpins the role that coffee is playing in our lives today. During the interviews with the barista candidates, we had the opportunity to learn more about their aspirations and influences. They shared insights about their role models in the coffee world, revealing their passion for the […]