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President of Hospitality Alliance Advocates Certification for Hospitality Sector
Bolt Food Celebrates 4 Years in Ghana with Major Expansion into Grocery Delivery
Victoria Square to Transform Vacant Retail Space into New Restaurant
The President of the Hospitality Alliance of Ghana (HAG), Chef Joe Wilson Tetteh, has called for the introduction of a certification process within the hospitality sector, emphasizing its significance in unlocking the industry’s full potential.
Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Dainess Chef’s School (DCS) Culinary Fair, Chef Tetteh highlighted the need for certifications across all hospitality skills, from chefs to housekeeping and waiting services, to enhance standards and boost skills development.
He pointed out that the hospitality sector is abundant with opportunities, and formal certification would play a vital role in raising the bar for excellence in the field.
The Culinary Fair, themed ‘Culinary Frontiers: Elevating Culinary Standards in Ghana,’ was organized to inspire aspiring chefs, caterers, and food enthusiasts, with industry professionals conducting hands-on sessions.
Chef Tetteh also underscored the culinary sector’s contribution to the tourism industry, citing the importance of food tourism.
He expressed optimism that Ghana could harness similar potential if the right measures, such as skills certification, are implemented.
In addition to calling for certification, Chef Tetteh raised concerns about the decline of traditional Ghanaian dishes, which he fears are “going extinct.
The DCS Culinary Fair brought together chefs from various top restaurants and hotels, including Marriot Hotel, Mukaase Chic, and Chocolate Sarayi, who demonstrated techniques like plating art and pairing local spices with international cuisines.
Additionally, the event featured a seminar by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on food safety standards, and the Ghana Chef Association offered insights on thriving in the culinary industry.
Participants expressed satisfaction with the event, with Portia Ahiamedzi, a participant, lauding the skills she learned and urging other workers in the sector to participate in future editions. The fair’s organizer,
Ms. Sarkodee, announced plans to make the Culinary Fair an annual event, creating a platform for professionals and enthusiasts to network and elevate Ghana’s culinary standards, especially as the country prepares for an influx of foreign visitors during the Year of Return celebrations.
The culinary sector’s evolving standards, combined with efforts to preserve Ghanaian food heritage, are set to position the country as a culinary destination for both locals and tourists.
Bolt Food is celebrating its fourth anniversary in Ghana, marking a successful four years since its launch in 2020.
The company is expanding its services to include grocery delivery, aiming to offer greater convenience and variety to customers.
This move aligns with Bolt’s mission to enhance the food and beverage ecosystem in vibrant cities. Bolt Food plans to strengthen partnerships with local businesses and ensure couriers benefit from transparent earnings.
Ali Zaryab, General Manager of Bolt Food, emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and supporting its courier partners as it grows and diversifies its offerings.
In International News
Plans are underway to convert two vacant retail units at Belfast’s Victoria Square shopping complex into a new restaurant. Managed by Lambert Smith and Hampton, the redevelopment involves merging two upper ground units for a yet-to-be-named hospitality tenant.
This development follows the recent news that luxury hot chocolate brand Knoops will open its first store in Ireland at Victoria Square.
The units include the former Carphone Warehouse, situated between Specsavers and Costa at the Ann Street entrance.
Source ; Africa Home Building News -Joycelyn Marigold
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