Hostex has it all

“Hostex Cape is ideally timed to assist the industry in meeting the demands of the 2010 tourists, giving visitors a one-stop destination from which to source the products and services to ensure they are able to do so. This year's exhibition will expose visitors to new products and trends that will better enable them to provide a world-class service to the influx of tourists that the hospitality industry will be greeting when the soccer begins in June,” says Lynn Chamier, exhibitor director of Hostex Cape.

Events

• South African Chefs Association's Chef Village - competitions include the City & Guilds Junior Top Chef Competition, the Cape Restaurant & Hotel Competition, the McCain Tribute to Good Taste, the Nestlé MAGGI Mash Competition and the Spekko Rice 3 Meal Extravaganza
  
• Greenstuff Village and Green Hotel - suppliers of green products and services, plus a series of typical hotel rooms, with a comprehensive showcase of green products
  
• Wine Circle - a select number of winemakers who will showcase brands and cultivars in a targeted and informal environment
  
• Global Pizza Challenge - pre-selected passionate, independent pizza makers who can demonstrate their gastronomic masterpieces first-hand during the competition's national cook-off
  
• HomeGrown/SME Village - showcase of proudly South African goods and services and niche service providers.

Top competition

One of the highlights of the last day will be the Unilever Foodsolutions “By Invitation Only” competition, which will see six of South Africa's top chefs, handpicked for their culinary talent, reputation and contribution to the industry, preparing a three-course meal from a mystery basket of ingredients. With a cash prize of R40 000, this is one of South Africa's most prestigious competitions, and takes places on Wednesday 10 March from 11am on the Mac Brothers stand.

Students

Students will only be allowed access on Wednesday 10 March, with the prior approval of the organisers. To apply for access, download the application form on www.hostexcape.co.za.