Midlands Chef
Self-taught chef Heston Blumenthal’s legendary restaurant is located in Britain’s top culinary destination: Bray-on-Thames. The Fat Duck was awarded its first Michelin in 1998, followed by a second star in 2001, and finally a third star in 2004. A year later, The Fat Duck took the number one spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
The Dower House Restaurant is a 3 AA rosette award winning establishment nestled in the secluded gardens behind the prominent Royal Crescent Hotel landmark in Bath. The style is classic cuisine with a contemporary twist and Head Chef David Campbell has certainly proven that he and his team are a force to be reckoned with. Walking
Two weeks ago, I attended the annual ‘Grand Chapitre’ for Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, in Johannesburg. Held over three days, it consists of various functions around the city, an AGM and the induction ceremony followed by a gala dinner. I attended the dinner hosted by Stephen Billingham (SACA president) at his culinary school, HTA. The dinner
For those of you who don’t already know, Hartford House is a beautiful hotel nestled in the hills of the KZN Midlands. It is located on a world class stud farm and boasts all the beauty necessary to create an incredibly memorable experience. From the moment you arrive, you are treated like royalty. General manager, Duncan
A few weeks ago, I was treated to a gastronomic birthday feast and wine pairing at Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine. We arrived in the early evening to the beautiful location – the sun was setting, casting the early autumn light into the glass-walled seating area of the school. A table awaited us with
My journey as a chef has been a relatively rapid one. There have been highs and there have been lows. From the outside, being a chef can look glamorous and fun-filled, but it takes a lot. A lot of time, a lot of energy, a lot of patience, a lot of drive, a lot of
I was recently asked to participate in Ginja magazine’s monthly “Ask A Chef” feature. If you didn’t manage to buy a copy while it was on the shelves, here is the full article – some great tips for all kitchen ninjas and food lovers! Enjoy. If you have any other foodie-related questions, feel free to