Why do Chefs have Bad Tempers?
While it is a stereotype that chefs have bad tempers, it is not universally true. However, the nature of the culinary industry can be intense and fast-paced, leading some chefs to develop a reputation for having a fiery demeanor. There are several potential reasons...
Food Trends 2023 and Beyond
Alright Chefs, it’s time to get excited about the future of food trends 2023 in South Africa!
Define Revenue Management in Hotels?
Ask the average person in hotels and they will probably struggle to give you a definition of revenue management. It is oft confused with accounting, cost control and other administrative functions. So I feel compelled to give you my definition. Revenue management in...
A Billion Bucks to Sponsor a Plain White Soccer Shirt?
Yesterday, there was a press announcement that SA Tourism were considering putting an SA flag on the chest of every Tottenham Hotspur player at the cost of R1billion. I don't doubt that this would give exposure for brand South Africa to soccer fans but, they know we...
Skills shortage; a major threat to the Hospitality Industry.
There is a critical shortage of management and chef candidates available to our industry. Whilst COVID is a major reason why we lost skills to other industries, we still have to ask ourselves some pressing questions What are we doing to encourage young people to...
Stephen Hickmore’s ‘very British’ coronation chicken
This recipe was originally prepared for the Queen’s coronation in 1952 and has been a family favourite of the Hickmores for decades. We adapted a recipe from the ‘hairy bikers’ You can play a little with the amount of curry powder depending on your taste. The recipe...
Interviewing 101 for Chefs
Interviewing for Chefs - I am often asked to give tips as to how to best present your talents at interview. Interviews are one of the most stressful situations you can encounter and the mere thought can make your stomach turn like a pocket of pommes Chateau? Your brow...
Chefs, Daring Greatly
Chefs, Daring Greatly By Stephen Hickmore “It’s not the Critic that counts; not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person in the arena, whose face is marred by...
Why Study a Bachelor of Hospitality?
Why study a bachelor of hospitality
Top Five Universities to study a Hospitality Management Degree or Bachelor of Hospitality in South Africa
Where to study a Hospitality Degree in South Africa. Which are the top hotel schools and University offering hospitality studies. Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Best choice of Hospitality Business School
The Swiss Hotel School
DUT
CUT
Bloemfontein Hotel School
