It's the Invitation Only cook-off finalists

It's the Invitation Only cook-off finalists

The Unilever Foodsolutions By Invitation Only competition offers six chefs in South Africa the opportunity to enter a cook-off to win the all-or-nothing prize of R40 000 in cash and the knowledge that as this is an exclusive competition, he or she has competed against the best.

This year's six invited chefs for the mystery basket cook-off at Hostex Cape on 10 March 2010 on the MAC Brothers' stand are:

Michelle Barry - principal: Christina Martin School of Food and Wine, Durban;
Dilene Boyd nee Cranna - independent pastry chef, Johannesburg;
Rudi Liebenberg - executive chef: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town;
Mike Bassett - chef patron: Ginja Restaurant/Myoga Restaurant, Cape Town;
Paul Gindra - executive chef: Radisson Blu Hotel, Sandton);
Nicholas Froneman - executive chef: Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, Durban.

All have been handpicked for their contribution to the food industry, enduring reputations, unwavering commitment to quality and standards of excellence and their outstanding culinary talent and skill. Each chef will bring his or her own edge to the competition, leaving no doubt that the challenge will be heated.