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 […]
ASPIRATIONS
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 […]
Orientation with the Cape Hotels
Orientation & Launch in Gauteng for the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2020
The Rosa at The Palazzo was the exceptionally enchanting scene for a most spectacular evening, the Launch of the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge in Gauteng 50 guests seated at the long slender table, masses of lush red roses ran the length of this unique space, walls of stone with climbing ivy and ferns, overlooking the […]
Launch of the 2020 Distell Inter Hotel Challenge in the friendly city of Durban
For the 8th consecutive year, the search is on for tomorrow’s chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, baristas, wine stewards and concierges as the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge four regional launches are underway! See more on Twitter #DistellIHC2020 #InterHotelChallenge #Showcook2020 And on Instagram #DISTELLIHC2020 #INTERHOTELCHALLENGE #showcook2020
Lancewood Best Dessert
Chocolate & Citrus Valrhona Chocolate Brownie | Macerated Orange | Lancewood Lemon Curd Zonnebloem Pinotage 2017 Chocolate Brownie: 667 g sugar6 eggs344 g chocolate344 g butter 3 egg yolks334 g cake flour Whisk sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Melt butter and chocolate together. Fold flour into egg mixture. Bake at 160ºC for 30 […]