Unilever is giving young chef’s between 18 – 25 the chance to win a trip to France to apprentice with Chef Jan Hendrik in his Michelin-star restaurant.
In an attempt to boost the South African hospitality industry Unilever Food Solutions has secured one of the best prizes a young South African chef could ever dream of! One young chef will win an all expenses paid trip to Nice on the Côte d’Azur in France, spending a week as an apprentice to Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen.
The competition entries close on the 14th of July so there are still a few days for young chef’s to enter! The Unilever Food Solutions Junior Chef of the Year is open to any chef aged between 18 and 25. There are cash prizes of R10 000 for first place, R6 000 for second and R4 000 for third place.
The apprenticeship will take place at Chef Jan Hendrik’s restaurant JAN. It is a Michelin-star restaurant that boasts South African cuisine to the culinary world .
By striking a meticulous balance between South African heritage classics and French cuisine, Restaurant JAN offers a unique and unforgettable experience in the fine dining arena. The artistry of the cuisine is enhanced by the exquisite décor, which reflects both Jan Hendrik’s culinary and cultural inspirations.
If you are interested in entering the competition, check out their website here.
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