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LUCKY STAR EDP CELEBRATES 2020 GRADUATES

The Lucky Star Economic Development Partmership (EDP) programme for 2020 celebrated its graduates in late September at the HTA School of Culinary Art with key SA Chefs Association members and directors, including President James Khoza and Past-President and Head of HTA, Stephen Billingham.

A huge congratulations goes to the graduates who have made it through potentially one of the most challenging years for students to date thanks to the global pandemic. The following students graduated successfully through the Lucky Star EDP Programme:

• Ogolotse Phologo • Kamohelo Mahlasela • Okapeleng Thameng • Kgotso Madikhetla • Busisiwe Mazibuko • Zinhle Ntuli • Nozithembiso Dwyili • Thanthi Sepeng • Annah Mokodutlo • Kgositsile Mokhosi • Tonia Louw • Nthipana Modiba • Nompendulo Mtiywa • Koketso Tembane

Special thanks also goes to Lucky Star for another year of supporting young chefs and growing our industry.

50% OFF SA CHEFS MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2020/2021

If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, now is the time! Due to the effect of coronavirus on foodservice businesses and chefs alike, SA Chefs is offering all memberships and renewals for 2020/2021 at 50% off the usual rates. This means that everyone from students to full time professionals to corporate and associate members can take hold of this offer by becoming an SA Chefs member or by renewing their membership. Rates are broken down per annum as follows: • Junior Member: R82.50 • Youth Member: R82.50 • Professional Member: R147.50 • Training Provider: R1600.00 • Corporate Member: R1875.00 • Associate Member: R147.50 • Academy of Chefs: Complimentary • Fellow Member: R147.50

Please note that fees are subject to change from time to time with due notice. All values include VAT.

To become a member please get hold of Membership Coordinator Precious Maseko on precious@sachefs.co.za or +27(0)11 482 7250.

SASSI HOSTS ZOOM WEBINAR

On 5 October, SASSI hosted a Zoom webinar called Where To From Here: A Chefs Journey. The event saw a panel of chefs discuss the culinary industry before and after the pandemic, how the industry is building back for a resilient and successful future and, of course, sustainable practices along the supply and value chain - including sustainable seafood as we celebrate National Marine Month this October.

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ENTER YOUR BEST VEGAN RECIPE AND WIN WITH SA CHEFS AND FVPPS The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) and The Festive Vegan & Plant Powered Show (FVPPS) are looking for the country’s most talented young chefs and home cooks to take part in an upcoming culinary competition. The Festive Vegan & Plant Powered Show takes place on Saturday, November 28 from 11am to 5pm and will be an online interactive event that visitors won’t have experienced before.

The winner of the FVPPS/ SA Chefs competition will share a visual stage with some of the best international and local chefs including the UK’s Gaz Oakley, who is one of the world’s most celebrated vegan chefs and who has more than a million subscribers on his YouTube channel.

The contest is open to all chefs and cooks residing in South Africa, aged 28 and younger, who are invited to submit their best vegan dish. (You don’t have to be a professional chef to enter the competition; enthusiastic home cooks are encouraged to participate too.)

Entrants must submit a 30 second video (or a link to where the video can be found) explaining why they should be the winner of a coveted demo spot at the FVPPS, as well as a recipe using vegan-only products with a list of ingredients and the cooking method.

Entries, along with full name; ID, email and cell number details should be sent to competitions@sachefs.co.za for the attention of Adrian Vigus-Brown. More info can be found at: veganandplantpoweredshow.com.

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL CHEFS DAY BY GIVING BACK Each year on October 20th, Worldchefs celebrates International Chefs Day. Since its creation by the Late Chef Dr. Bill Gallagher in 2004, Worldchefs has been committed to using International Chefs Day to celebrate our noble profession, always remembering that it is our duty to pass on our knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation of chefs with a sense of pride and commitment to the future.

Over the past years, Worldchefs has partnered with Nestlé Professional to teach children around the globe about the importance of healthy eating by hosting fun-filled workshops.

Uncertainty is all around us, never more so than today. These trying times can leave us feeling anxious and stressed. Having a strong immune system and eating “stress-busting” foods will help us through these challenging times.

This year’s International Chefs Day campaign theme is Healthy Food for the Future. Chefs in SA are invited to participate with your global counterparts and host your very own Healthy Food for the Future workshop in your city or region. It could be an event for your own children, or an event for 300 children - every child counts and it is important to share the opportunity to learn and enjoy eating healthy food. A toolkit with everything you need to run an International Chefs Day workshop from instructions to materials to recipes to social media tips, has already been prepared for you. In South Africa, Chefs with Compassion will be taking on this initiative with Chef Coo Pillay spearheading their project.

The entire International Chefs Day Committee members are standing by to help you find a venue, connect with schools and much more. If you are planning to host a Healthy Food for the Future workshop on or around 20 October, 2020, please contact Vanessa Marquis, Chairman of the International Chefs Day Committee, at internationalchefsday@worldchefs.org.

Download your toolkit today on the Worldchefs website and get ready to join chefs from around the world by sharing and making a big impact with the children in your community.

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