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Barbara Smith Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailli, Siba Mtongana, Francois Ferreira, Bailli Délégaté Afrique du Sud.

International gastronomic society recognises Table Bay Hotel

The world's oldest international gastronomic society, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, founded in Paris in 1248 and devoted to preserving the pleasures of the table, has bestowed further honours on Sun International’s Table Bay hotel.

Barbara Smith Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailli, Wesli Jacobs, executive chef at The Palace, Francois Ferreira, Bailli Délégaté Afrique du Sud.

At a dinner held at the five-star V&A Waterfront hotel in November 2022, general manager Joanne Selby was promoted from Chef de Table to Maître Hotelier and presented with the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs bronze Blazon.

Offered only to the finest restaurateurs and hoteliers, the Blazon signifies excellence in food and service and can be displayed inside or outside the hotel. The plaque remains the exclusive property of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and the privilege of using it is limited to those who continue membership and their high standards.

Food and beverage manager, Marc Weber and previous executive chef, Wesli Jacobs, who recently moved to Sun City, were inducted as professional members. “We are also honoured that Chef Siba Mtongana, of Table Bay’s eponymous restaurant, was inducted as a professional member,” said Ms Selby. “This recognition from such a global powerhouse as the Chaîne is testament to the efforts of our team to continuously provide food and beverage options at an exceptional level.”

With nearly 21,000 members, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy now established in over 75 countries bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts and the pleasures of the table.

“The distinctive character of our association is to bring together amateurs and professionals, from all over the world, whether they are hoteliers, restaurateurs, executive chefs or sommeliers, in the appreciation of fine cuisine,” said Barbara Smith, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Acting Bailli du Cap.