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Crystals, candles, white roses and silver set the scene for an elegant and fitting atmosphere at The President Hotel to celebrate the winners of the 10th annual Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge. One of the most validating features of this challenge, focused on hospitality sector skills transfer and mentorship, is the way prize winners commit to mentor and encourage their colleagues –passing the baton of excellence to a new generation each year.
Mentor of the Year Rudi Liebenberg with his team comprising pastry chef Qira Matthews (Scanpan Excellent Kitchen Practice winner and runner-up Ultimate Lancewood Pastry Chef of the Year), Hot Chef Isaac Chitter (runner-up Best Chef) together with Siphelele Mgoloza (third place Kitchen Aid Africa Bio-Wheat Baker of the Year).