Elevating Talent in the Hospitality Industry As we launch the prestigious 2026 edition of Reaching for Young Stars, hosted by Taj Cape Town, the spotlight shines brightly on the Western Cape fast becoming a magnet for both national and international tourism. This growth brings with it an increased demand for world-class culinary academies, where students can […]
A BANNER YEAR FOR OUR WINNERS
2026 sees the launch of our Reaching for Young Stars, this year hosted by TAJ Cape Town, making it the TAJ Cape Town Reaching for Young Stars! The 2025 winners of the Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars are already making their mark and flying the South African flag! Mia Wicomb of CTIA – Chefs […]
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 […]