The spotlight shines on this year’s exceptional young chefs in the Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars Chefs event. Tasked with showcasing their culinary talents, these promising chefs will have four hours to create an unforgettable dining experience. Each chef will prepare a starter and main course, paired with their team winemaker’s choice wines. ZAYIN MAHARAJ Capsicum […]
A Taste of Tomorrow: Meet the 2025 Reaching for Young Star Pastry Chefs & Bakers
As we welcome this year’s talented Pastry Chef & Baker candidates for the Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars, we celebrate the passion, creativity, and dedication of the next generation of culinary artists. These young chefs are not only honing their skills but also embracing the opportunity to showcase time-honoured traditions with a modern twist as […]
Chart Your Course: Success Through Determination
Success begins with the courage to take the first step, and greatness is built by persevering through the challenges that follow. Every setback is an opportunity to grow, every obstacle a chance to learn. Embrace the journey with determination, knowing that each small victory brings you closer to your dreams. Believe in your ability to […]
Prestigious Opportunities and Unforgettable Prizes for Rising Stars in 2025
“The overall Hot Chef winner of this year’s ‘Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars’ will be given an incredible opportunity for a three-month working visit to France with InternAfrika,” says Director Alexandre Barrière Izard. “During the visit, the winner will complete an internship at a prestigious hotel in France, with a monthly allowance, flights, visa, […]
CAPE GRACE REACHING FOR YOUNG STARS 2025: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders
CAPE TOWN, 8th March 2025 – As we launch the prestigious 2025 edition of “Reaching for Young Stars,” the spotlight shines brightly on the Western Cape, celebrating the outstanding emerging talent in the hospitality industry. This year, our initiative promises to inspire success and elevate young students from top academies, offering a unique platform to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Liquid Assets #OOYoungStars2021
What an unrivalled opportunity for the One&Only Reaching for Young Stars to engage with some of the top winemakers in South Africa from many of the illustrious estates in our unique winelands. Let’s meet this year’s beverage student entrants… CHRIZAAN MYBURGH THE HURST CAMPUS “Hi, I am Chrizaan from Pretoria. My Dad is a surgeon so […]