Night of 100 Stars
Date: 23 October
Venue Artscape Opera House
Contact: For more information on The Night of 100 Stars contact the head office of Manley Communications on (27) (21) 483 1000 or email premierbrands@publicity.co.za.
The Night of 100 Stars will be held at the on the evening of 2005 where an estimated R1.5 million is expected to be made for local charities.

Nine highly talented and experienced chefs have donated their time and produce for the cocktail party prior to the entertainment extravaganza. Their combined culinary wizardry is guaranteed to dazzle the senses of the 1200 guests attending the event.

A limited number of tickets to The Night of 100 Stars are still available through Computicket and are priced between R250 ? R350. Dress code is formal and 'bling bling'.

For a preview of the menus on offer and the details on the chefs please scroll down:

Annelize Buchanan
Annelize Buchanan Caterers
Specialising in exclusive catering for private and corporate events, Annelize is a household name amongst the who's who in Cape Town. Personally prepared from her home in Constantia, her cuisine is unique, adventurous and artful.
Tel. 021-794 7357 or 082 654 1067

Menu
Gorgonzola and Black Onion and Mustard Seed Wafer
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Smoked Salmon, Wasabi and Broad Bean
Chilled Crayfish, Saffron and Lime Soup
*
Shrimp Asparagus and Chervil

Christian Campbell
Greens Restaurant at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
Trained under international celebrity chef Raymond Blanc at the famous Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford, Christian has skillfully transformed Constantia's famous Green House restaurant to a Chaine des Rotisseurs award-winning restaurant.

The Green House Restaurant at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, Brommersvlei Rd., Constantia, Tel. 021-794 2137

Menu
Goats Cheese with Balsamic and Beetroot Jelly and Rock salt Toast
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Smoked Snoek Nori Roll with Curried Apricot Chutney
*
Smoked Salmon Sausage, Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Wrap

Roger Clement
La Couronne Hotel & Restaurant
Roger has worked in top European hotels and restaurants including the Badrutt's Palace Hotel in Switzerland's glamorous village of St. Moritz. After adventures in Asia, America and Africa he is now happily settled in the position of head chef at Franschhoek's La Couronne Hotel and Restaurant.

La Couronne Hotel and Restaurant, Dassenberg Rd., Franschhoek. Tel. 021-876 2770

Menu
Trio of Shellfish set in Jelly and placed on a Rice Cake
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Wineland Brie and Paw Paw Chutney Parcel
* Baby Artichokes stuffed with Parma Ham-wrapped Bocconcini

Roberto de Carvalho
Azure at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Recently made internationally famous for his unique Fynbos & Protea-inspired menu at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa's Azure restaurant, Roberto continues to draw in gourmands seeking unique cuisine accompanied with a staggering setting of sea and mountain.

Azure at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay, Victoria road, Camps Bay. Tel. 021-437 9029

Menu
Smoked Salmon, Caper, Creamed Horseradish and Wild Fennel Canapes
*
African Sushi Rolls with Chakalaka, Wild Garlic, Wasabi and Soya
*
Mushroom, Lemon Geranium and Peppadew Terrine
*
Tomato, Mozzarella and Wild Dagga Pesto Tartlets

Dietmar Faes
La Vigna at NH The Lord Charles Hotel
Elegantly situated on the fringe of the Cape's legendary Winelands, NH The Lord Charles Hotel's trendy signature restaurant ? La Vigna ? offers up-market and intimate dining. Star chef is Dietmar Faes who prepares dishes that appeal to both the conservative as well as the more adventurous palate with its zesty mix of international and contemporary local flavours.

La Vigna at NH The Lord Charles Hotels, corner of Faure and Stellenbosch roads, Somerset West. Tel. 021-855 1040

Menu
Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail Shot topped with Crème Fraiche
*
Oyster with Spicy Tomato Vodka shot, with Cracked Black Pepper
*
Slither of Seared Duck set on Sweet Potato Galette with Leaves of Rocket and Segment of Orange
*
Norwegian Salmon with Flavours of the Orient rolled in Dill and Sesame Seeds set on Pickled Cucumber
*
Confit of Butternut and Beetroot with Vanilla Cream Cheese

Margot Janse
Le Quartier Francais
The Tasting Room's most recent accolade includes 'One of the top 50 restaurants in the World' as voted by UK's Restaurant magazine and also ' Best restaurant in Africa and the Middle East' as voted by the same publication. Run by multi-talented Margot and her passionate team, the food is nothing short of sublime.

Le Quartier Francais, 16 Huguenot Rd., Franschhoek, Tel. 021-876 2151

Menu
Gazpacho Foam
*
Quail and Duck Terrine with Parsnip and Buchu Puree

Gerard Reidy
Five Flies
"He's talented. He's charming. His Irish lilt will transport you to places far-flung and green. He's drop-dead gorgeous. And, to top it all, the man can cook!" ? as written by food journalist Justine Drake.

Five Flies, 14 ? 16 Keerom St, Cape Town. Tel. 021-424 4442

Menu
Smoked salmon and Gorgonzola Roulade
*
Asparagus, Smoked Duck, Pecorino and Beet Relish
*
Foie Gras Terrine with Pear Merlot
*
Chocolate Ganache with Meringue and Pistachio

Stephen Templeton
The Mount Nelson Hotel
New helm of the world-renowned kitchens of the glamorous Mount Nelson Hotel, Stephen has held senior positions around the globe. These include Harrods and Sun City. He has also catered for celebrities such as Elton John and Sting and had the prized honour of being appointed Executive Chef for the Inauguration Luncheon of President Nelson Mandela at the Union Castle Buildings in 1994.

Sample Stephen's cuisine at the Mount Nelson's signature restaurant, The Cape Colony. Also the new summer menu at the Oasis and, of course, the hotel's renowned Afternoon Tea which has been given a fresh new look by Stephen.

The Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Tel. 021-483 1850

Menu
Duck and Foie Gras Terrine on Red Onion Brioche
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Virgin Mary with Celery Cappuccino
*
Confit of salmon Trout with Fennel Cerviche
*
Seared Tuna and Pear and Lime Chutney
*
Scampi Tempura with Sweet Chilli and Coriander Salsa Quail Leg Confit on Cinnamon Savoy Cabbage
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White Chocolate Cup with Advocaat Crème and Almond Praline
*
Pine Kernel Nougat and Turkish Delight
*
Peanut Truffle on Apricot Jelly

Nico Verster
Birkenhead House
Nico has worked for top South African game lodges and famous hotels in the Middle East including the spectacular Burk Al Arab in Dubai. His accolades include receiving Gold at this year's prestigious 'Banquet in the Bush'.

Birkenhead House, 119 7th Avenue, Hermanus, Tel. 028-314 8000

Menu
Sushi Sashimi (assorted) with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Soy Sauce
*
Oysters with Nouc-Cham dressing
*
Chilled Gazpacho Shots
*
Caprese Stack with Rosa Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
*
Thai Beef Bruschetta with Spicy Kimchee Dressing
*
Chinese Mushroom, Truffle Butter with Grilled Lobster Tails and Fresh Dill on Melba Toast
*
Petit Fours