Fine Food

Fine Food - 22 Nov 25 - James Gaag, La Colombe

James Gaag of gold-Plated La Colombe—and recipient of the Haute Decade award—reflects on the power of consistency, creative evolution, and how his travels continue to shape his pursuit of excellence.

22 Nov 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 15 Nov 25 - Callan Austin, Co-owner of two-Plated DUSK

Co-owner of two-Plated DUSK, Callan introduces Opá!—a new Greek street food concept now open at the Time Out Market in Cape Town. Expect authentic flavours, bold energy, and a fresh expression of Mediterranean spirit.

15 Nov 2025 6 min

Fine Food - 08 Nov 25 - Marais Kirsten-Uys, Owner of two-Plated MERTIA

Owner and founder of two-Plated MERTIA, Marais shares his latest venture, TERRA, an all-day eatery created with chef Matt van den Berg. Inspired by nature and the earth, TERRA celebrates honest, grounded dining.

8 Nov 2025 4 min

Fine Food - 30 Oct 25 - Matt Manning

Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western…

30 Oct 2025 4 min

Fine Food - 23 Oct 25 - Murray Nichol

Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western…

23 Oct 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 16 Oct 25 - Chef Vusi Ndlovu, Edge Africa

Chef Vusi Ndlovu of Edge Africa joins Jenny Handley to talk about what’s inspiring his spring menus, the unique depth fire brings to his cooking, and how he balances bold flavours with elegant, approachable dining.

16 Oct 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 09 Oct 25 - Chef Karen Dudley

Chef Karen Dudley joins Jenny Handley to talk about her new cookbook Upwards, a celebration of vegetables for confident home cooks, the secrets behind her legendary lemon squares, and how she continues to bring fresh excitement and creativity to every dish she shares.

9 Oct 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 25 Sept 25 - Chef Dale Stevens, FABER

Chef Dale Stevens of FABER dives into the bounty of the Avondale estate garden, reveals what he’s cultivating for Spring, and reflects on the joy of his much-loved oxtail tortellini.

25 Sep 2025 4 min

Fine Food - 18 Sept 25 - Chef Teenloa Govender, COY

Chef Teenloa Govender of COY, Cape Town’s elegant, seafood-led gem at the V&A Waterfront, talks about what to look out for on the menu, the breathtaking beauty of her work location between the busy marina and harbour, and Table Mountain as a constant, majestic backdrop

18 Sep 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 11 Sept 25 - Chef Marcus Gericke of Chorus

Chef Marcus Gericke of Chorus shares all about the new Eenvoud menu, an evolved take on the much-loved Trust Us concept, his favourite Heritage Day braai tips, and his very special sourdough starter, Pete.

11 Sep 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 04 Sept 25 - Legendary Chef Bertus Basson

Legendary Chef Bertus Basson joins Jenny Handley to talk about Ongetem, his fresh, no-nonsense restaurant in Cape Town, “untamed” in spirit, fire-cooked, bold, and proudly local.

4 Sep 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 28 Aug 25 - Chef Amori Burger of one-Plated Upper Union

Jenny Handley chats to chef Amori Burger of one-Plated Upper Union about the ancient inspirations behind her new dishes, the spice rules she swears by, and how she packs bold flavour onto every small plate.

28 Aug 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 21 Aug 25 - Anouchka Horn, Chef and restaurant owner

Chef and restaurant owner Anouchka Horn shares insights on what sets one-Plated Belly of the Beast, one-Plated Galjoen, and Seebamboes apart — and reveals why her coriander grinder is always close at hand.

21 Aug 2025 4 min

Fine Food - 14 Aug 25 - Caroline Lamb, Chef at The Red Room at the Belmond Mount Nelson

Chef at The Red Room at the Belmond Mount Nelson, Caroline Lamb shares her journey from pastry to head chef, the secrets behind her signature Peking duck, and the spices she loves most.

14 Aug 2025 4 min

Fine Food - 07 Aug 25 - Lizelle Stolze, Chef and co-owner of one-Plated Serendipity

Chef and co-owner of one-Plated Serendipity, Lizelle Stolze joins Jenny Handley to chat about bringing the landscape to the plate, what’s in bloom, celebrating aloe, and her whimsical twist on a pumpkin Christmas cake

7 Aug 2025 6 min

Fine Food - 24 July 25 - Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador

Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador, joins Jenny Handley to explore the basics of foraging and the importance of sourcing ingredients sustainably.

24 Jul 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 17 July 25 - Mandy Salonika, founder of The Adventurous Ewe

Mandy Salonika, founder of The Adventurous Ewe, joins Jenny Handley to share insights into her curated travel tours and the joy of discovering cultures through food around the world.

17 Jul 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 10 July 25 - Darren Badenhorst, award-winning chef

Darren Badenhorst, award-winning chef and seasoned restaurateur, joins Jenny Handley to share his journey in Franschhoek, the evolution of his restaurant group, and his current go-to order.

10 Jul 2025 5 min

Fine Food - 03 July 25 - Ezio De Biaggi, owner of the iconic Magica Roma in Pinelands

Ezio De Biaggi, owner of the iconic Magica Roma in Pinelands, joins Jenny Handley to reflect on the restaurant’s legacy and share insights into its exciting new chapter.

3 Jul 2025 7 min

Fine Food - 26 June 25 - Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine

Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine, joins Jenny Handley to talk about his latest ventures and how he continues to share South Africa’s wine stories in fresh, engaging ways.

26 Jun 2025 6 min