Whether using impressive Lancewood, exquisite ClemenGold® or creamy Lurpak butter and nutritious Bio-Wheat our young candidates are firmly on a path to success. Skyler Fillies – Pastry Chef, 20 INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL I would describe myself as an aspiring pastry chef, always striving to do my best in everything I make and do. I am […]
MEET OUR YOUNG STARS IN TRAINING
Meet our young stars enjoying in-depth inspiration from top winemakers, celebrated distillers and training on the art of coffee. Gearing up for the 4th June where they will be presenting two creative cocktails using KWV Brandy and Cruxland Gin with Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks. Lyam JohnsonBeverage, 21INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL I was born in Singapore, my […]
A Sprig of Rosemarie!
“Friends are important to all of us and as we travel along life’s path our longstanding friends become increasingly important to us,” says Rosemarie Saunders. “One of these special relationships is a Greek friend who is a great cook and she taught me about Greek cooking. This Greek lamb casserole has become a favourite, but […]
STELLAR LINE-UP
The Skills Exchange Development Programme saw the launch of the Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars on Tuesday 22nd March 2022, where ideas and strategies for a winning entry were shared. The Cook-Offs are scheduled for Saturday 4th June, annually hosted by the International Hotel School. The glittering Awards hosted by GM Tiago Sarmento will […]
ABC CONCIERGE’S CHOICE 2021
Introducing Muchi Gubwe, the Head Concierge of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town – one of the world’s finest. A hugely responsible position that Muchi fills with distinction as the newest South African member to the Le Clefs d’Or The Britain and Commonwealth Society. To guests, the Concierge is often their first port of […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Ndaba Dube, Food & Beverage Ops Manager, The President Hotel says, “Such moments and initiatives like the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge during this challenging period help us stay resilient as it reminds us of our passion for forging a career in this industry.” (‘Most Promising Wine Steward’ 2013, 3rd Place ‘Best Wine Steward’ 2014, Mentor to […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Tinashe Nyamudoka, the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Wine Steward of the Year 2013, gives us an update… “I’m based in Johannesburg and working fully on my Kumusha Wine brand (est 2017) as the Marketing & Sales Director. I’m co-founder of Somm On Call and online wine shop. I also do consulting work like the Bosjes wine […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
My name is Siyathokoza Molefe from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), born in a small town of Eshowe Zululand, raised in Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KZN. I studied at Capsicum Culinary Studio in Durban and did my training at Protea Hotel Edward South Beach in 2015. I moved to the Mother City of Cape Town and worked […]
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
2022 Will see the start of a new feature, “Where Are They Now?” Introducing you to some of our bright stars who have continued their journey onward and upward. We are intrigued and joyous to see their stellar path and ongoing success! Amoré Bezuidenhout, the 2020 Ultimate Lancewood Pastry Chef of the Year for the […]
SHOWCOOK JUDGING PANEL & MORE…
JUDGING PANEL: Wine and spirit service: Sandy Harper and Jean-Vincent Ridon Wine and food pairing: Penelope Horwood, Aubrey Ngcungama, Karen Bloom and Mark O’Flaherty, Germain Lehodey and Kristina Beuthner. Food Judges: Hugh von Zahn with Jane-Therese Mulry (JHB), Fatima Stanley (KZN) and Jocelyn Meyers-Adams (CPT) Kitchen skills: Carl van Rooyen (Capsicum Culinary Academy Cape Town), Candice Adams […]