Tinashe Nyamudoka, the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Wine Steward of the Year 2013, gives us an update… “I’m based in Johannesburg and working fully on my Kumusha Wine brand (est 2017) as the Marketing & Sales Director. I’m co-founder of Somm On Call and online wine shop. I also do consulting work like the Bosjes wine […]
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 […]
SHOWCOOK JUDGING PANEL & MORE…
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 […]
A Sumptuous Menu
STARTER: STUDY OF MUSHROOM Presented by Ivanna GaneshConfit King Oyster Mushrooms |Chevin Mousse | Hazelnut & Chilli Praline Dust| Pickled Exotic Mushrooms | Charred Onions | Lime & Dill Pearls | Apple & Date Compote| Sweet Potato CrispAllesverloren Chenin Blanc Confit King Oyster Mushroom500 g Denny King Oyster Mushrooms500 ml Rio Largo Olive Oil100 ml orange […]
SCINTILLATING AWARDS DINNER AT BOMBAY BRASSERIE, TAJ CAPE TOWN
The renowned ‘Taj Hotels, Palaces, Resorts & Safaris’ is awarding one of the most impressive of the international prizes this year. They are offering the ‘Distell Inter Hotel Challenge Chef of the Year 2020’ an extraordinary mentorship opportunity in India. The winner will spend three weeks working with top international chefs in three of their […]
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 […]
DISTELL INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE WINE STEWARDS
Future Sommeliers! An achievement to aspire to, well worth climbing up that ladder and here they are… EMILE LIEBENBERG The Liz McGrath Collection “I work in the Greenhouse restaurant in the front of house department at The Cellars-Hohenort hotel” says Emile Liebenberg. “I officially started in March 2018 as a runner, I’m currently Head Waiter. […]
FORMIDABLE NEDERBURG
Nederburg situated near Paarl has an exceptional track record for international and local awards, trailblazing innovations and refreshing, contemporary wines that combine rich fruit flavour with superb structure.It began in 1791 when Philippus Wolvaart bought the farm that lay between the Berg and Palmiet rivers for 5 600 guilders. He named it after Sebastiaan Nederburgh, […]
EXCEPTIONAL DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES
A place where city culture and viticulture connect. Durbanville Hills is located a mere 20 minutes away from the Cape Town city centre, standing proud against the Tygeberg Hills. The winery not only offers a spectacular view of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island but also an extraordinary terroir that moderates temperatures – one […]
SANDY HARPER Sharing of skills, camaraderie and a platform for you!
During this time when it is difficult to travel, the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge has become an online presence offering encouragement and direction. Sandy Harper, well known international wine judge points the way forward… “My name is Sandy Harper and together with Jean-Vincent Ridon, we will be your Wine Service Judges for the Distell Inter […]