MOUNT NELSON REACHING FOR YOUNG STARS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

TRAVEL REPORTER

THE Reaching for Young Stars, held at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, is the primary platform in the Western Cape where culinary academies present their most gifted young students, all competing for prestigious recognition. The Reaching for Young Stars Cook-Off & Service Presentation, annually hosted by the International Hotel School, took place on Saturday, May 27.

Over the years, this program has witnessed numerous students who have successfully carved out a place for themselves in the hospitality industry. The Mount Nelson Reaching For Young Stars accolades will embark on a transformative journey to the United States and France, where they will participate in international mentorship programs as part of their comprehensive prizes.

Significant attention is given to food and wine pairing, mixology, baking, barista skills and kitchen hygiene.

Watch the awards: https://youtu.be/4fyWLw7sqyk

WINNER of the Hot Chefs category, Sibella Barnard of Chefs Training & Innovation Academy (Ctia) with Judges Cody Dodgen and Julietta e Silva Overmeyer and Steve Ashley of AL&CD Ashley – Scanpan Excellent Kitchen Practice.

THE winners from Chefs Training & Innovation Academy (Ctia).

INTERNATIONAL Hotel School assistant chefs at the Reaching for Young Stars event in Cape Town.

MBUYI Jongqo with winners, Chef Nosiphiwo Buyeye and beverage student, Gugulethu Gamede.