The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa's Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Sommelier Gregory Mutambe have been chosen to participate in the prestigious “Chefs who Share - the ART of giving” gala event. This event will take place on Thursday, September 11th in the Cape Town City Hall. Created by Opulent Living and acknowledged as a highlight on the South African culinary calendar, the occasion will bring together seven acclaimed international Michelin star chefs with 14 of South Africa's top chefs and seven sommeliers . More than ZAR 1.1 million was raised in aid of youth development by this culinary extravaganza in 2013. 100% of the proceeds was donated to MAD CHARITYᵀᴹ and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, who are also the beneficiaries of this year's event. 

Legendary international chef Alfred Miller, from Austria's Wirtshaus Schöneck in Innsbruck, will work alongside Chef Pretorius at the grand gala, as well as award-winning South African chef Marthinus Ferreira of DW Eleven – 13 in Johannesburg. Ferreira is also well-known as a judge on the SABC TV series “The Ultimate Braai Master.” Twelve Apostles' Sommelier Gregory Mutambe completes the team and is preparing an exclusive fine dining menu paired with top wines that will serve three of the 21 tables of guests attending the event. 

Chef Pretorius and Sommelier Mutambe, together with Food and Beverage Manager Gavin Ferreira, have maintained The Twelve Apostles Azure Restaurant's Diamond Collection in the Diners Club Winelist Award for years and secured its spot in the American Express Platinum Fine Dining Awards in both 2013 and 2014. Gavin Ferreira will also assist at the “Chefs who Share” event, running the floor and coordinating the food and wine service. 

Executive Chef Christo Pretorius (29) first joined The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa as Executive Sous Chef in November 2012 and was promoted to Executive Chef in September 2013. A graduate of the 1000 Hills Chefs School in Durban, his work experience includes positions held at the five-star Relais & Châteaux properties Kurland Hotel and Tsala Treetop Lodge, and the Cape Royale Hotel where he was Sous Chef at Bistro 1800°. He has competed in several high-profile cooking competitions, and won Unilever Food Solutions 2012 “Junior Chef of the Year.” In 2012, Pretorius placed second in the prestigious Sunday Times “Young Chef of the Year” competition. One of the rising stars of the Western Cape's vibrant culinary scene, he has made his mark with inventive new menus at the Twelve Apostle's Azure Restaurant. Earlier this year Pretorius won the coveted title of "Red Carnation Hotels Chef of the Year 2013/2014," and was named one of eight WWF-SASSI (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) Trailblazers at the annual SASSI Seafood Circle Awards. 

Sommelier Gregory Mutambe (29) is one of South Africa's most talented young wine connoisseurs. He serves as the Head Sommelier of The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa and is a respected member of the SAA Winelist selection panel for First & Business Class, as well as the Platter's Wine Guide . Born in Zimbabwe, Mutambe moved to South Africa in 2006 and graduated with a Diploma in Wine from the Cape Wine Academy in Gauteng, before completing the Cape Sommelier course. In May 2010, Gregory moved to Cape Town, where he first worked as Sommelier for the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands before joining the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in 2011.

About The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised above the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles mountain range. The hotel's interior design is inspired by its namesake, creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully combines sophistication with simplicity, comfort and elegance. Guests are spoiled with spectacular views of the ocean and mountain views in each of the beautiful bedrooms and suites, including the Presidential Suite, each superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style. The hotel boasts two pools perched above the ocean; its award-winning health and beauty Spa; Azure Restaurant, The Café Grill and The Leopard Bar; meeting, events and weddings facilities for up to 90 guests; and a 16-seater private cinema. 

About The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a member of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, award-winning collection of five- and four-star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Palm Beach, Ireland, and South Africa. In South Africa, sister properties include The Oyster Box in Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg Mountains. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities central to The Red Carnation's ethos that win them so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.

TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin. 

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.