The Allesverloren vineyards stand proudly on the imposing Kasteelberg in the scenic Riebeek Valley of the Swartland. The history of this Swartland winery dates back to around the 1700s when settlers, upon returning from Stellenbosch where they travelled to for agricultural equipment and basic necessities, found their house burnt to the ground and their farm […]
MEET & GREET – Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2020
Worldwide the hospitality industry is on its knees and however remote it may seem this amazing industry will survive and bloom again. What we have to do is to nurture, motivate and inspire all the creative and talented young people preparing them for the next phase of their career. https://www.facebook.com/SHOWCOOKcom/posts/3006434006136781 Continuing to bring you some […]
The qualities required in a sommelier or wine steward…
Penelope Horwood gives us a meticulous count down to every detail that an aspiring young Wine Steward should note and take heed of. The qualities required in a sommelier or wine steward A sommelier or wine steward is the link between a client of a restaurant and its beverage offering. Wine and food complement each […]
HEALTH TIPS FOR LOCKDOWN By Sally-Ann Creed
So here we all are – staying at home keeping safe, and that’s a good thing! I’ve noticed two main types of people during this period – the one that is bored, doesn’t do much and can’t wait to get back to the shops, and the other is the sort of person who wants to […]
SA PORK with Marieta Human
JUDGE Marieta Human, representing South African Pork, has a wealth of experience working in the areas of Consumer Science, Nutritional Advice, and Food Marketing. She has won numerous Industry Awards in the fields of Advertising, Marketing, and Communication, one of them the sought after Pork Industry Gold Medal for the most outstanding contribution to the […]
Social Media Marketing During a Pandemic
Lorna Gourlay, a marketing and communications specialist in the hospitality industry, shares her thoughts… The Distell Inter Hotel Challenge, now in its 8th year, has contributed to providing wine stewards, skilled chefs and artisanal bakers to the hospitality industry. Training this year will look very different, while the skills required are more important than ever! During […]
Harry Melck – A Journey into Wine
MEET & GREET Harry Melck – A Journey Into Wine “My journey into wine stems from the cooking lessons my mother gave me when growing up,” says Harry. “I was intrigued by the creation of a meal from raw ingredients and by the delicious tastes created by combining certain flavours. The natural progression of this […]
‘When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change’
Garth Stroebel, a most worthy recipient of the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, remains an icon for many of our chefs in South Africa. Executive Chef of the Mount Nelson Hotel for many years and together with Paul Hartmann they founded the South African Chefs Academy, a highly respected establishment. Today, Garth is […]
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Distell Inter Hotel Challenge a platform for unwavering support for the young candidates of 2020!
SANDY HARPER Sharing of skills, camaraderie and a platform for you!
During this time when it is difficult to travel, the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge has become an online presence offering encouragement and direction. Sandy Harper, well known international wine judge points the way forward… “My name is Sandy Harper and together with Jean-Vincent Ridon, we will be your Wine Service Judges for the Distell Inter […]