The results of the 2021 Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge show just how much more diverse the skilled sector of the hospitality industry is becoming, opening the way for far greater inclusion, according to Distell’s HR and Corporate Affairs Director, André Opperman. The Challenge, established in 2013, develops and promotes skills in wining and dining service as […]
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE 2021
DISTELL INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE WINE STEWARD OF THE YEAR 2021: Sylvain Kapompa Ellerman House (Pongrácz & Amarula)2nd: Tapiwa Jamu Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel (Pongrácz & Klipdrift Premium)3rd: Nkosinathi Dube The Oyster Box (Zonnebloem & Klipdrift Premium) MOST PROMISING WINE STEWARD: Odwa Gongo The Capital, 15 on Orange (Nederburg & Richelieu Brandy) MOST UP & COMING […]
THE WINE STEWARD FINALISTS
The young men and women we meet as candidates throughout the challenge, are the same individuals who go on to become the leading lights in South Africa‘s hospitality industry. Hospitality is the backbone of tourism, a core South African sector. Without mentorship programmes like this, and the passionate commitment of sponsors, the hotels and their […]
BAKERS
So good to have met all the Candidate Bakers at the various regional Cook-Offs and seen their superb bread entries! KIRSTIN HELLEMANN Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Kirstin Hellemann says, “I’m a determined person always striving to do better than what I was yesterday. In five years I would like to have […]
PASTRY CHEFS
CHELSEA SMITH Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Chelsea Smith says, “I am passionate, independent and loyal towards my creative craft. I would like to become a Pastry Sous Chef. I’d love to visit Dubai.” LUSHANO ALCOCK The Vineyard Hotel “I started my chef career in 2011 with the National Youth Training Program, sponsored by […]
MEET THE HOT CHEFS
The highlight, as always, when each of the superb hotels introduced their team. Rapt attention from the audience and heartwarming performances from the Candidates as they unfolded their individual aspirations. KIM GROSCHMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Kim Grosch says, “I’m passionate about my trade with a ‘go getter’ attitude. In five years I’d […]
Orientations & Launches
Join us on Facebook where you will enjoy seeing what our candidates have been up to at the Orientations & Launches, which took place recently in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Do join us on this very special tour…#distellinterhotelchallenge2021
MEET THE MAKERS OF AWARD-WINNING NEDERBURG
Nederburg Wines has a long and proud winemaking legacy. What a joy for our Wine Stewards of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge 2021 to engage with the makers of award-winning Nederburg ahead of their wine service presentations to the judges in November. See more… https://www.nederburg.com/history-of-nederburg-wines/ ZINASCHKE STEYN, NEDERBURG’S RED-WINEMAKER At first glance, it seems an unlikely […]
WINNERS & CATEGORIES
Hot Chefs ~ Denny Mushrooms, Bio-Wheat and Rio Largo Olive Oil ~ YOUNG STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR: Jadon Lee Harilall (Cape Town Hotel School Part of the Faculty of Business Management Sciences of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology) 2nd: Braam Potgieter (The Hurst Campus)3rd: Joshua Urdang (Chefs Training & Innovation Academy) YOUNG ACHIEVER: Miguel […]
Cook-Off & Presentation Showcase
Whether it be chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, baristas or beverage students across the board these young people represent the future of the vital Food & Beverage Industry in South Africa. This year, 35 highly motivated students representing seven of the Western Cape’s top culinary and hospitality academies competed in the 11th annual Cook-Off on Saturday 21st August, […]