The 2013 Jeunes Chef Rôtisseurs and Jeunes Sommeliers Regional Competitions were held around the country on the 17th April. The national competition will be held in Johannesburg on Wednesday the 29th May 2013,  with the winners being be announced at a Gala Dinner (The Saxon Boutique Hotel) that evening - an event not to be missed!

 

The mandatory items in the mystery basket were:

Mutton chunks, Yellowtail, Anchovies, White Cheddar Cheese, Leeks, Sweet Bell Peppers, Semolina, Oranges, Pears
& Beer
 

2013 Jeunes Chef Regional Winners
Bailliage de Johannesburg

Darcy Els
Saxon Hotel
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Bailliage du Cap
Chad Blows
The Cellars
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 Bailliage de l’Outeniqua

Jacques Buys
Flava Cafe
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Bailliage Lowveld

Alden van Boerefiyn
Zest
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2013 Jeunes Sommeliers National Finalists:

Gregory Mutambe (12 ApostlesRouvé Bingle) - Du Cap

Xolani Mancotywa (The Saxon Boutique Hotel) - Johannesburg

Welma Beaukes (Singita) - Lowveld

Ané Wait - (Brasserie de Paris) - Pretoria

 

 The contestants were required to:
- answer a 69 question exam
- correct a faulty wine list
- serve Methode Cap Classique
- decant and pour red wine
- identify 4 brown/white spirits
  and liqueurs
- taste and identify 4 wines blind
- perform glass service and do food and wine pairing

Our congratulations to all the winners, and good luck for the finals!