Durban has always been an enthusiastic and dedicated supporter of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge which has been enormously heartwarming. So it is with particular pleasure that we begin a fresh year in the unique setting here in the SKY Venue at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani overlooking the Indian Ocean in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. We would […]
Orientation Workshop at DURBAN ICC
A warm welcome by Lindiwe Rakharebe, the proud CEO of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), acknowledged as one of the leaders in their field in Africa. The reputation of the Durban ICC has spread far and wide under her inspired leadership. Executive Sous Chef Clinton Bonhomme prepared the most bountiful, hot and delicious […]
PRIZES IN STORE
These are exceptional opportunities for anyone wanting to accelerate their hospitality careers. The ‘Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Wine Steward of the Year 2022’ Pieter Bekker (Taj Cape Town) (Pongrácz & Three Ship) will look forward to a 10-day internship in Ireland at the celebrated The Lodge at Ashford Castle with the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Irish […]
OUT TO LUNCH AT TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
The setting was blissful at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa and the sea view exquisite as the wintery sun broke through the clouds. What a splendid start to the 2022 Launch of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge now in its tenth year and proudly going forward. The excitement of our candidates was tangible. WELCOME TOASTCrispy […]
A MEMORABLE DAY AT TAJ CAPE TOWN!
Inspirational and stunning presentations were the order of the day for the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Orientation Workshop, which took place on Wednesday 13th July 2022 in Cape Town, the first of three regional Orientation Workshops, which are one of the most important pillars of the program ~ A day of exploration and training with role […]
FROM THE FOURIE’S KITCHEN
Our Candidate Bakers and Pastry Chefs have the privilege of baking with BIO-WHEAT™ Stone Ground Unbleached Natural Flour by Golden Reef Milling, produced by the Fourie family on their farm near Caledon in the Overberg. BIO-WHEAT™ flour is stone ground slowly between the stones without exposing it to excessive heat, thereby retaining the nutritional vitamins, […]