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The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa receives prestigious Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs award.

04/06/2008

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa was well represented at the Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Annual Awards when it sent staff members Luvo Ntezo, Sommelier, and Siyolo Vokwana, Chef de Partie.  Both are outstanding in their respective fields and at the top of their class in the Western Cape Regional competition.    

Luvo received high honours for his contribution to exceptional dining and was awarded the Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs in the 'Young Sommeliers' category. He will compete in September in the international competition in Vienna, where he will represent South Africa.   He has aleady received his wine certificate, which was complemented by a Cape Wine Academy diploma earlier this year.  His aim is to be top Cape Wine master.

Earlier this year, Siyolo travelled to Singapore for South Africa week where he cooked for dignitaries.   Always enamored of cooking, his dream has seen him grow rapidly from strength to strength in the industry.  He came within the top ten chefs in the Sunday Times Food Show Competition (Young Chef of the Year category) and was placed second in the Mushroom Rising Star Competition in 2007. 

Their recognition, which is highly respected and recognised by food purveyors, critics and fine-dining restaurants worldwide, will certainly push these men ahead of their game.  "We are absolutely delighted with their considerable achievements, which are highly sought-after in our industry and we are proud to have them as a part of our team here at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa," commented Executive Chef Roberto De Carvalho.  "I am confident Luvo will wear his medal with pride and Siyolo will continue to grow. Well done to you both."  The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa takes pride in the development of its staff and fervently encourages training and growth opportunities

The La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950. The Chaîne is dedicated to fine cuisine and promoting and developing gastronomic values while at the same time widening its focus to 'table art'.

Located at Camps Bay, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel consisting of seventy bedrooms and suites, two acclaimed restaurants and conference facilities. The property is the African jewel in the crown of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection and remains committed to the tradition of surrounding guests in an ambiance of unsurpassed elegance and comfort while ensuring outstanding and discreet personal service.

Red Carnation Hotels is a collection of luxury family run properties.

The five-star luxurious London jewels are The Milestone Hotel, overlooking Kensington Palace, and member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World; "41", overlooking Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews; and The Egerton House Hotel, in Knightsbridge.  Outside of London is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa, Overshot, Dorset, a member of Relays & Châteaux.  Other RCH properties are the five-star Hotel d'Angleterre on Lake Geneva, Switzerland, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World; and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, a member of Relais & Châteaux, in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa's Western Cape.

For further information and reservations contact your nearest travel agent or call The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa on (27) (21) 437 9000, email bookta@rchmail.com or visit www.12apostleshotel.com.

2008:  Azure restaurant accorded the Blazon for its excellent food and service
2008:  The Sanctuary Spa was voted third in the Hotel Spas Africa/Middle East and Indian Ocean Section in Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers' Awards
2007:  Azure wine list was a Diners Club Award of Excellence winner
2007:  The Hotel and Spa received 'Africa's Leading Spa Resort' award and was short-listed for 'South Africa's Leading Hotel', at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Middle East Africa awards
2007:  AA Hospitality named Red Carnation Hotels 'Small Hotel Group of the Year'
2007:  World Travel Awards voted Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2007:  Voted one of World's Best Spa Resorts by Five-Star Alliance
2007:  Elite Traveler:  Best 101 Suites of the World - The Presidential Suite

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