{"id":20255,"date":"2024-07-16T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T07:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=20255"},"modified":"2024-07-16T10:26:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T08:26:28","slug":"courtyard-hotel-waterfall-city-wins-game-of-chefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2024\/07\/16\/courtyard-hotel-waterfall-city-wins-game-of-chefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City wins Game of Chefs!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>The team of four chefs from Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City proved they were up to the challenge and were named Game of Chefs 2024 champions Courtyard Hotel<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The heat of the kitchen, the pressure of the clock counting down, and the scrutiny of the judges and spectators \u2013 culinary competitions are not for the faint hearted! The team of four chefs from Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City proved they were up to the challenge and were named Game of Chefs 2024 champions, walking away with the winner\u2019s trophy, gold medals, certificates, and a whopping R40000 cash prize.<\/p>\n<p>Game of Chefs is an invitation-based, World Association of Chefs Societies-approved national competition, now in its fifth year. It is open to teams of professional chefs from restaurants, hotels, lodges, catering companies, and chefs\u2019 associations in South Africa. This event was also the international leg of the competition and was held in the EconoFoods Culinary Village during the Hotel &amp; Hospitality Expo Africa and Africa&#8217;s Big 7 show on June 11 to 13.<\/p>\n<p>The talented team from Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City included Executive Chef Natalie Schoonbee, Pastry\/Commis Chef Ro-Anne Williams, Junior Sous Chef Erick Mbudu, and Chef de Partie Evans Mtombela. Together they created the winning menu from a mystery basket that included papaya, turnips, tuna, duck, beef short rib, and camembert, plus regular pantry items. On the menu was the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starter: Tuna Tataki, with cucumber and kiwi fruit salsa, pickled ginger and teriyaki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20256\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article3-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main: Seared Duck Breast, Duck Leg and Beef Short Rib Trio, with roast garlic mashed potato, pak choi, turnip, papaya and gooseberry gremolata<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20260\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article4-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dessert: Camembert Mousse, with coconut sponge, berry compote, and smoked vanilla condensed milk drizzle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20257\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article5-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Natalie says it was a team effort from start to finish. The group\u2019s General Manager: F&amp;B Operations, Trevor Boyd (also an international culinary judge and past member and manager of the Olympic Culinary Team) and hotel General Manager, Brendan Luttig, brought their wealth of experience, advice and mentorship to the team\u2019s practice sessions. City Lodge Hotels sponsored their application, uniforms, and essential equipment, all adding to their success.<\/p>\n<p>She says, \u201cDuring practice sessions before the competition, we carefully followed the protocols and rules we would be judged by. We created our own mystery baskets, practiced making menus from random ingredients, and executed our dishes within the allotted time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Natalie Schoonbee says of the competition, \u201cThis was an unfamiliar but fun experience for me. It allowed me to bond with my team members in a casual yet richly rewarding way. Working with the team was wonderful, and I was proud of their enduring focus and dedication both leading up to and during the competition. I see incredible potential in the kitchen team at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City and I trust this will not be the last accolade acknowledging the passion, dedication, and expertise our team is capable of demonstrating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Erick Mbudu adds, \u201cEven though I practiced, I wasn\u2019t too sure and was scared. Competing with other chefs in the country gave me cold feet. Then I remembered my grandma \u2013 she always believed in me, and that made me believe in myself. Preparation wasn\u2019t easy, but on competition day as soon as I saw Chef Trevor I felt reassured and remembered to believe in myself. I saw him competing when he was my mentor, and I said to myself, \u2018I will do this for Chef Trevor and my Grandmother.\u2019 From there, the fear went away, and I told myself, \u2018I will do exactly what I do in my kitchen\u2019 and win or lose, I would be proud. Little did I know we would win and be crowned champions! Thanks to Chef Natalie, who also believes in me and encourages me to believe in myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ro-Anne Williams notes, \u201cThe Game of Chefs competition was absolutely nerve-racking for me; however, I quickly fell in love with the thrill \u2013 like the adrenaline we face in busy service when orders are piling up and prep is running out. It was truly fun and exciting and I am forever grateful for the experience! It motivated me to want to enter more competitions and to succeed further. To win the first ever Game of Chefs is a huge milestone and took me by surprise. It still feels unreal but now I am more confident and feel ten times more love and passion for the industry and the endless possibilities to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Evans Mtombela sums up the team experience, \u201cIf we can do this on our first time competing, we can do anything!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20259\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Courtyard-in-article-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The eight competing teams were given 150 minutes (two-and-a-half hours) to gather ingredients from the EconoFoods on-site pantry to add to the compulsory products, write up their menus, cook, plate, and serve 15 individual servings of a three-course meal consisting of a warm or cold starter, main course, and dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Scoring criteria complied with Worldchefs rules and regulations, for a total of 100 points awarded as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taste<\/li>\n<li>25\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Correct professional preparation<\/li>\n<li>10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arrangement, presentation, innovation<\/li>\n<li>10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mise-en-place<\/li>\n<li>5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Judges included Rudi Mueller (head judge), James Khoza (tasting judge), Mahlomola Thamae (tasting judge), Trevor Boyd (tasting judge), Pieter Malan (kitchen judge), and Coovashan Pillay (kitchen judge), and Martin Kobald.<\/p>\n<p>Other awards were presented as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Runner-up: Les Creatifs received a silver medal and prize money of R25,000<\/li>\n<li>Second Runner-up: Sandton Sun and Towers received a bronze medal and R15,000<\/li>\n<li>Best Hygiene Practice sponsored by Tork: Sandton Sun and Towers received a trophy and R5,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trevor Boyd says of the experience, \u201cWe conducted intensive training with mystery baskets during practice sessions followed by de briefing, competition tips, and preparation goals. Our chefs learned quickly and applied what they learned, and on the day I was so proud to see how professional they looked and worked \u2013 they represented City Lodge Hotels and their hotel well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He adds, \u201cThe judges could see that our team was well trained and mentored. They said competition standards were set high, the winners were outstanding, and did themselves and their hotel very proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer, notes, \u201cWe are so proud of our chefs for entering this competition, and then winning it! As City Lodge Hotels expands its food and beverage offering, we applaud our chefs for taking every opportunity to grow their skills and experience, knowing this enhances their careers and our service delivery. 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