Chef! Magazine

10/10/2024

Congratulations President Chef Coo Pillay on being elected President of The South African Chefs Association.

08/10/2024

Get ready for a smokin' summer at The Pot Luck Club! 🍽️🔥 With exciting seasonal dishes and bold flavours, this popular dining spot is heating things up. Discover what’s on the menu this summer.
Read more below. 👇
https://hospitalitymarketplace.co.za/2023/12/06/the-pot-luck-club-gets-set-for-a-smokin-summer/

More than a decade after the doors to The Pot Luck Club opened the restaurant remains at the very centre of Cape Town’s culinary zeitgeist.

08/10/2024

Chef Tyron Gentry is creating culinary magic with his signature French fusion flair! 🇫🇷🍽️ Discover how he's blending flavours to craft harmonious dishes that are winning hearts and taste buds.
Read more below. 👇
https://hospitalitymarketplace.co.za/2023/12/06/chef-tyron-gentry-crafting-culinary-harmony-with-a-french-fusion-flair/

With roots in East London and a heart dedicated to the art of French-inspired fusion cuisine, Chef Tyron Gentry embodies culinary excellence

08/10/2024

Why are olive oil prices on the rise? 🌿💰 Discover the factors driving up costs and how Africa’s ‘liquid gold’ is becoming more valuable than ever.
Read more to uncover the story behind this culinary essential. 👇
https://hospitalitymarketplace.co.za/2023/12/06/exploring-the-rise-in-olive-oil-prices-african-gold/

Recent market dynamics have seen substantial spike in olive oil prices, affecting olive oil categories, from high-end to everyday blends.

07/10/2024

Congratulations!

TANG founder and CEO, Nicky Van Der Walt, honoured to have received the award for Africa’s Best Asian Cuisine Restaurant in the esteemed 5th Annual World Culinary Awards 2024. 🏆名誉ある

Reserve your award-winning TANG experience:

WhatsApp +27 76 652 8972
or visit our website

06/10/2024

Empact Group is more than a food solutions provider – it's a catalyst for change, empowering careers and building brighter futures through its commitment to culinary education. Discover how this leading company is shaping the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals. Read Full Feature

Empact Group Food Solutions has announced the successful completion of the first cohort of its three-year Occupational Qualification.

06/10/2024

From Durban to Cape Cod, South African restaurateur and chef Phillip Hunt has carved a remarkable path in the world of fine dining. Celebrating his 20th year at Winslow's Tavern, Hunt isn't just known for his culinary talent—he's also giving back by putting young South African chefs at the helm of his acclaimed kitchen. Join us as we explore how this Durban-born chef is infusing his heritage into the heart of Massachusetts, with a focus on his commitment to fostering the next generation of culinary talent from South Africa. Read Full Feature

The restaurateur putting young South African chefs in charge Winslow’s Tavern, located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the US, is […]

02/04/2024

The South African Chefs Association is excited to announce that entries for the ‘Plant-Based Chef of the Year’ competition are now open.

The competition will take place at the Goodlifeshowafrica happening from 31 May to 2 June 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Not only will the winners, in both the junior and senior categories, be named ‘Plant-Based ‘Chef of the Year’, but they will also be given the opportunity to take part in the 2028 Culinary Olympics.

Think you have what it takes to compete? Click here to enter now: https://forms.gle/d5TBtKQvqNYjxzru5

04/03/2024

Day 1 at Hostex - Hospitality Expo was buzzing! Are you going to be there for Day 2? If you haven't registered for your free entry yet, make sure you beat the queues and click here:
https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

01/03/2024

If you're on the hunt for the latest tech solutions for restaurants and hospitality, don't forget to check out these exhibitors at Hostex - Hospitality Expo from 3 - 5 March!

Don't forget to register for your free entry: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

01/03/2024

It's almost time! Have you registered for Hostex - Hospitality Expo 2024 yet? Take a look below at what's on the cards for Sunday's show. With a theme of Taste Tomorrow, the Industry Hub is packed with free-to-attend seminars and will highlight the latest culinary trends, cutting-edge techniques, and innovative flavours in the food and beverage industry and explores emerging food technologies.

If you haven't booked your ticket yet, click here to register for free: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

27/02/2024

There's just under a week left to go until - Hospitality Expo 2024!

Make sure that you have booked your spot and registered for free entry so that you can catch up with all the action at The South African Chefs Association's Skillery, the free-to-attend seminars at the Industry Hub, plus all the incredible products on display across the show floor.

To register for your free entry, click here: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

27/02/2024

ENTRIES FOR S.PELLEGRINO YOUNG CHEF ACADEMY COMP ARE OPEN!

S.Pellegrino has announced the 6th edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, the global initiative to discover and mentor the most promising and talented young chefs.

“The last edition marked a record in participation with over 166 chefs passing the preliminary selections amongst the 15 regions involved. Seeing so many young talents willing to bring their best through hard work and passion, and to see them join our mission makes us proud. This makes us believe even more in this project and we can’t wait for the new edition to start,” said Stefano Bolognese, Sanpellegrino's International Business Unit Director.

Young chefs under 30 years of age will have the chance to register on http://sanpellegrinoyoungchefacademy.com/the-competition/application-form until 19 June 2024, by submitting the recipe of a signature dish that communicates their personal vision, unique skills, and creativity. As with previous editions, the first selection phase will be evaluated by ALMA, the International School of Italian Culinary Arts. ALMA will define a shortlist of young chefs who will participate in the Regional Finals that will take place across the globe through the second half of 2024.

Regional winners will compete at the Grand Finale event to win the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2024-25. To win the title, the chefs must impress the global Grand Jury – an esteemed panel of internationally renowned chefs – by demonstrating unrivalled technical abilities as well as true creativity.

26/02/2024

Hostex - Hospitality Expo is less than a week away! Make sure that you register TODAY for your free entry and you'll be able to check out these fabulous exhibitors:

To register, click here: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

19/02/2024

Don't miss out on Hostex - Hospitality Expo from 3 - 5 March at the Sandton Convention Centre, where you'll get to meet these exhibitors and more!

Have you registered for your free entry yet? If not, click here: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

13/02/2024

🎉 It's just under 3 weeks to go until - Hospitality Expo 2024 – Africa's premier food, drink, and hospitality expo! 🌟 From 3rd to 5th March at Sandton Convention Centre, discover cutting-edge innovations and connect with industry leaders. Featuring over 70 exhibitors like Adriatic, Enviromall, Ambience Hospitality, Core Catering, and Unilever Food Solutions, this expo promises plenty of insights and solutions for growth.

Highlights include culinary demonstrations, barista competitions, and industry seminar at the Industry Hub - you won't want to miss out!

Register online at for free access. https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/hostex-2024-visitor-registration/tag/hostex24

Mark your calendars and set the course for success in 2024! 📅 🍽️🥂