Abraham van Rooyen, a brilliant man with a passion that knows no bounds, was responsible for introducing ClemenGold® into South Africa, two decades ago. Today, a brand to be reckoned with. In the early 1990s during a visit to Morocco, he was first able to enjoy the Moroccan Nadorcott citrus fruit. On returning to South […]
Across the Board #OOYoungStars2021
The Baristas will need to present three styles of Avanti Coffee; espresso, cappuccino and a choice of one of the following drinks; caffè latte, cortado or a dirty chai latte. S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna to accompany their espresso or choice coffee presentation to the Judges; Alison Douglas, Tarryn van der Toorn & Wayne Abrahams of Avanti […]
A Passion for Pastry & Baking #OOYoungStars2021
The day of days when candidates attend the Cook-Off will all be happening, meanwhile the practicing is fast and furious. Whether it be the chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, beverage students or baristas across the board these are the young people who are our future in Food & Beverage in South Africa. The Pastry Chefs 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 […]
Stepping up to the Plate #OOYoungStars2021
The One&Only Reaching for Young Star Chefs are looking forward preparing their starters and main courses within the three hour Cook-Off period. The starter is a Pasta dish using Bio-Wheat Cake Flour and the main course is a Vegetarian dish featuring Denny Mushrooms with the superb use of Rio Largo Olive Oil. What the judges […]
Stirring Young Stars To New Creative Heights
Discovering young talent and fostering creativity, initiatives such as One&Only Reaching for Young Stars 2021, look to the future of the gastronomy and hospitality industries. We find out what the judges are looking for (spoiler alert – guest experience is a big factor), with a special focus on the beverage service component, which Sanpellegrino is […]
KWV House of Fire
KWV is a remarkable, proud and historic company in the South African context with roots going back many decades with a reputation firmly established worldwide. The KWV Cellar Complex, situated in the picturesque town of Paarl in the Cape Winelands, at 22 hectares is certainly one of the largest in the world. For our One&Only […]
#OOYoungStars2021 Warm Welcome to the Cape Winelands
Into the enchanting Winelands of the Cape, where for many centuries ‘Welcome’ has been the watchword with a fine tradition of hospitality where wine is savoured and food is shared, new friendships are forged and old ones celebrated. Great estates with ringing names all of who are part of our proud heritage and who today […]
One&Only Reaching for Young Stars 2021 LAUNCH WORKSHOP
The workshop was a particularly special day during which the students were introduced to some of South Africa’s finest companies. Long-standing participants and supporters, the award-winning Lancewood, an impressive company that is dedicated to producing excellent quality dairy products, were in the line-up. MC Wendy Coetzee of SHOWCOOK announced the fabulous Lancewood Pastry Chef of […]
A Sumptuous Menu
STARTER: STUDY OF MUSHROOM Presented by Ivanna GaneshConfit King Oyster Mushrooms |Chevin Mousse | Hazelnut & Chilli Praline Dust| Pickled Exotic Mushrooms | Charred Onions | Lime & Dill Pearls | Apple & Date Compote| Sweet Potato CrispAllesverloren Chenin Blanc Confit King Oyster Mushroom500 g Denny King Oyster Mushrooms500 ml Rio Largo Olive Oil100 ml orange […]