An extensive program has been designed to introduce motivational and inspirational guest speakers at the launch workshop hosted by CHEFS TRAINING & INNOVATION ACADEMY, CTIA, Stellenbosch Campus. Covering a diverse range of subjects spanning communication, nutrition, kitchen hygiene, and more, this comprehensive initiative aims to enhance candidates’ overall knowledge in various critical aspects essential for […]
Showcook’s Culinary Bridge: Connecting Aspiring Talent with Industry Leaders for Learning and Growth
Showcook continues its tradition of connecting young talent with industry professionals highlighting the competition’s role in providing a strong foundation for learning and personal development. Guest speakers, mentors and judges; celebrated Elsa Van Der Nest from Singapore, together with Lorraine Meaney Executive Pastry Chef of Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, part of Accor, Chef Kevin […]
Meaningful Prizes ~ Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars 2024
“The overall winning hot chef for this year’s ‘Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars’ will be awarded the superb opportunity of a working visit to France for three months with Alzea and InternAfrika,” says Director Alexandre Barrière Izard. “During this visit, they will undertake an internship at a top hotel in Paris, receive a monthly […]
NOURISHING ASPIRING CULINARY TALENT
CAPE GRACE REACHING FOR YOUNG STARS 2024 The culinary spotlight once again shines on the Western Cape as Cape Grace proudly presents the 2024 edition of “Reaching for Young Stars,” a prestigious competition that showcases the immense talent of young culinary enthusiasts from various academies. Building on the success of last year’s Mount Nelson Reaching […]
2023’s Cream Of The Crop: Meeting the Masterful Hotel Pastry Chefs and Bakers
“Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty, and flavour. It’s not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this you have to be challenged by using secret or unusual ingredients.” – Ron Ben-Israel “When you have a good […]
GRAPE TO GLASS 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages
Participating wine stewards competing for the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages titles of Wine Steward of the Year, Most Promising Wine Steward, and Most Up and Coming Wine Steward (‘The Wonga Award’) attended in-depth workshops in the Western Cape in early September. ‘Grape to Glass’ involved visits to several top-class wineries and […]
The Regional Launches
The Regional Orientation Workshops
Culinary experts are highly sought after!
Who are these innovative chefs gathering attention in this year’s Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages? We would like you to meet our Chefs who tell us about themselves and share their ambitions for the future. They talk about their role models who offer inspiration and the current books that they are reading, books […]
MEET TODAY’S MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
During the years of the Challenge we have been able to meet and engage with highly motivated and knowledgeable people in their respective fields some of whom you have already been introduced to over time and others who you are yet to meet. Do read their valuable messages. “Andrew Hosking, Operations Director – Central Northern […]