Distell Inter Hotel Challenge ~ The current hotspot is for our Concierges… #MeetSouthAfrica Right now, the judging is taking place. The competition is fierce, they are all brilliant, showing off what South Africa can offer and that is considerable! Horst Frehse, one of South Africa’s most distinguished hoteliers and Jamie-Lee Ackerman, President of the Young Skål […]
Giant Strides
An uptick in the skills department
Wonderful Aromas…
The Cape Cook-Offs were held at Capsicum Culinary Studio on Tuesday 11th and 12th June and what two days those proved to be! ~ The Chefs streamed in early that morning, the kitchen was quiet and ordered as everyone went about setting up efficiently and so the hours ticked by until the first candidates presented to our […]
Expectations are high…
Exposure to the international hospitality industry is an important ingredient to the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge as the top candidates in both the chef and wine stewards categories will be flown overseas for an intensive mentorship experience with some of the most famous international names and venues in the world. The teams from Gauteng Protea Hotels […]
Durban Spice
Distell Inter Hotel Challenge
Team Spirit
Plating with passion
Riashnie Thaver Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani While the focus is on development and mentorship, the Challenge has also created a wonderful team spirit among the respective hotel’s food and beverage crews. It not only has an enormously positive effect on the morale of newcomers to this world but gives them a chance to fast track […]
The art of plating…
Beverly Hills Candidate Chef Cathrine Chetty, assisted by Hummaira Hoosen
At the hot piano!
Diandra Reuben Durban ICC