We are counting down to the Cook-Off in May, hosted by the International Hotel School. The Hot Chefs have been tasked with presenting an amuse-bouche, a vegetarian starter featuring Denny Mushrooms and the superb use of Rio Largo Olive Oil with a main course of Namibian Lamb by Hartlief Continental Meat Products and Farmer’s Meat […]
THE SKILLSHARE FORUM
Students were introduced by our Dynamic MC Wendy Coetzee to a stellar line-up of esteemed industry professionals who have no doubt raised the bar, sharing valuable insights to stimulate the mind. A very warm welcome by Hotel Manager Willem du Toit and Executive Chef George Jardine, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town who shared […]
EXCEPTIONAL PRIZES IN STORE
With the launch of the Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars 2023 and our skillshare forum on Tuesday 28th March we are excited to provide an array of esteemed industry professionals who can share valuable insights and raise the bar for the Young Stars. Wendy Coetzee, our dynamic MC, will introduce students to the full […]
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 […]