2022 DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Headline winners in the 2022 Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge will soon be flying to Ireland, France and the US to take up their international mentorship part of their extensive prizes. For each of the three involved, it will be a life-changing experience. This is according to co-organiser Chania Morritt-Smith of […]
2022 DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Celebrating the winners of the 10th annual Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge! One of the most validating features of this challenge, focused on hospitality sector skills transfer and mentorship, is the way prize winners commit to mentor and encourage their colleagues, passing the baton of excellence to a new generation each year. DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE WINE STEWARD OF […]
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 […]
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 […]