The day was perfect, elegant, and the lunch sensational! The Maslow at Time Square, Sun International was the stunning home for the climax of our regional Launches. Meeting the candidates this year in Gauteng we were struck by their enthusiasm, warmth and joie de vivre – a big smile was the order of the day […]
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars Gala Awards Dinner 2022
“It has been 14 formidable and stimulating years since Chania and I began The Reaching for Young Stars programme,” says Annette Kesler of Showcook.com. “We have seen many profound changes in curriculum, commitment and professionalism as our culinary academies rose to meet fresh challenges. There is a greater understanding today of a rapidly changing hospitality […]
MEET THE YOUNG STAR CHEFS TAKING TO THE HOT STOVE WITH APLOMB
On the menu; Denny Mushrooms with superb Rio Largo Olive Oil and flavourful Karoo Lamb supplied by Ryan Boon‘s Speciality Meats. Terise Pillay – Chef, 18INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL I’m an honest, kind and hardworking person that finds comfort in the kitchen and no place else. In Five Years: I would like to be travelling and […]
MEET THE YOUNG BUDDING PÂTISSIERS AND VERY PROMISING BAKERS
Whether using impressive Lancewood, exquisite ClemenGold® or creamy Lurpak butter and nutritious Bio-Wheat our young candidates are firmly on a path to success. Skyler Fillies – Pastry Chef, 20 INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL I would describe myself as an aspiring pastry chef, always striving to do my best in everything I make and do. I am […]
MEET OUR YOUNG STARS IN TRAINING
Meet our young stars enjoying in-depth inspiration from top winemakers, celebrated distillers and training on the art of coffee. Gearing up for the 4th June where they will be presenting two creative cocktails using KWV Brandy and Cruxland Gin with Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks. Lyam JohnsonBeverage, 21INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL I was born in Singapore, my […]
STELLAR LINE-UP
The Skills Exchange Development Programme saw the launch of the Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars on Tuesday 22nd March 2022, where ideas and strategies for a winning entry were shared. The Cook-Offs are scheduled for Saturday 4th June, annually hosted by the International Hotel School. The glittering Awards hosted by GM Tiago Sarmento will […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
My name is Siyathokoza Molefe from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), born in a small town of Eshowe Zululand, raised in Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KZN. I studied at Capsicum Culinary Studio in Durban and did my training at Protea Hotel Edward South Beach in 2015. I moved to the Mother City of Cape Town and worked […]