“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 […]
Concierges – Creators of Memorable Experiences
A concierge is not just an information centre or problem solver; they are the creators of memorable experiences.” – Unknown In the vibrant world of South African hospitality, where hotels and tourism play a pivotal role, concierges stand as the unsung heroes, ensuring that guests experience unforgettable moments. These adept professionals are not only skilled […]
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 […]
GET THOSE SKILLS GOING TO SUPPORT TOURISM UPSWING, SAYS HEINEKEN BEVERAGES
South Africa’s post-pandemic bounce-back in tourism, helped in part by a weaker rand, makes it a critical priority to accelerate upskilling in hospitality and tourism, according to Millicent Maroga, corporate affairs director for HEINEKEN Beverages. She was speaking against the background of the countrywide launch of the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge. HEINEKEN Beverages has assumed […]
THE TEAM PLAYERS & JUDGES!
The Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, aims to ignite careers in hospitality and tourism. SUN CITY HOTEL, SUN CITY RESORTNEDERBURG & VAN RYN’S BRANDYWINE STEWARD RICHARD MANNAFELACHEF ITUMELENG JOHN MOGALE PASTRY CHEF ORATILE RAMMEKWABAKER ONTHAHLE BRIDGETTE NTSHABELEBARISTA BOITUMELO HARRY LEGWATI TOADBURY HALL COUNTRY HOTELPONGRÁCZ & BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKYCONCIERGE NONCEBA MOTHETHO WINE STEWARD ALISTER […]
AND THE EXCEPTIONAL PRIZES…
Wonderful prizes for winners from Dr Susanne Reuther of KitchenAid Africa including KitchenAid Artisan Mixers, Blenders, Gadgets & Utensils, Ceramics, Bakeware and more for each of the participating candidates! Highly desirable and stunning prizes from AL&CD Ashley including SCANPAN the finest of Global Knives, Brabantia, Avanti, Severin and Joseph Joseph. The list goes on – […]
Choice Pairings & more…
Food & Wine Pairing – Where each sip and bite intertwine to create a winning combination judged by highly regarded Winemaker Guy Webber Hill&Dale wines & Group Sommelier Marlvin Gwese Newmark Hotels Winning Starter: Creamy Denny Mushroom Soup | Sun-dried Tomatoes | Spinach~ Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc 2022 Vineyard Selection Presented by Chef Nosiphiwe Buyeye […]