Where were you born?
In the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town.
How long have you been in your present job?
12 Years.
What is your favourite dish to cook?
I would say anything that is offal, and I love cooking risotto.
What is your favourite dish to eat?
Fresh seafood. I love whole plate sized fish such as black cod, red roman [...]
Where were you born?
I was born in Riversdale, in the Western Cape due to the fact that my hometown Heidelberg did not have a hospital in the 80’s. I grew up on a farm just outside of this small town, and enjoyed every moment. I believe growing up on the farm has influenced and shaped [...]
Reuben Riffel is opening at the One and Only in Cape Town.
With the the termination of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze at 6:30am on Friday morning, stage two of the plan now swings into action.
Enter seriously talented and much admired Chef Reuben Riffel, who will take over the 170 seater space at the One and Only.
This will be his third [...]
In his first interview about his new position as Executive Chef at Tokara, Richard Carstens spills the beans to Spill.co.za on his food, food critics, his life influences and his wife’s miso soup.
Renowned restaurateur, Wilhelm Kuhn, is taking over Tokara to run it, and has hired Richard Carstens as his Executive Chef. Set in a spectacular location [...]
Where were you born?
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
How long have you been in your present job.
Two years at Societi Bistro
What is your favourite dish to cook?
I can’t just mention one dish. I love one pot wonders. Cassoulets or Pea a la François. This is made with chicken stock, bacon, onions and mint. I’m making it right now. I [...]
Where were you born?
Southend on Sea, in the UK.
How long have you been in your present job?
Eleven years
What is your favourite dish to cook?Casserole
What is your favourite dish to eat?
An English stew
What’s the best thing about your job?
Food
What’s the worst thing about your job?
Cleaning the smoker
Can you name a restaurant in Cape Town you like?
David [...]
Where were you born?
South Africa
How long have you been in your present job?
I returned to South Africa after working in London 3 years ago, and went to work for Luke at La Colombe. 8 months ago I was offered the opportunity to become Executive Chef at the River Cafe.
What is your favourite dish to cook?Whole [...]
Where were you born?
I am glad to say that I am born South African, and proudly from here (Hiervandaan)
How long have you been in your present job?
Just over a year and six months
What is your favourite dish to cook?
My interest lies in more than one specific dish, but if had to choose, it would definitely [...]
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Where were you born?
Durban, South Africa.
How long have you been in your present job?
7 years in June 2010.
What’s your favourite dish to cook?
Hmm.. I’ll cook anything – I can’t help it, I love alchemy. But I suppose a Cassoulet style one-pot wonder is my fave.
What’s your favourite dish to eat?
A well executed braised lamb knuckle [...]
Where were you born?
Cape Town South Africa.
How long have you been in your present job?
I just started, but beforehand I was at Ellerman House.
What’s your favourite dish to cook?
Roast chicken and mushroom risotto.
What’s your favourite dish to eat?
Pork belly or Osso Buco.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Discovering new flavours and working with enthusiastic chefs.
What’s the [...]
1. Where were you born?
In Brittany, France.
2. How long have you been in your present job?
It’s 2 years since we moved back to South Africa from Thailand to open Cassis.
3. What is your favourite dish to cook?
Anything to share with friends and family around the table – a stew for winter, a big fresh colourful [...]
1. Where were you born?
I was born in Palermo, Sicily.
2. How long have you been in your present job?
Since there were no tiles on the floor! about 9 months.
3. What is your favourite dish to cook?
I love to create, putting together whatever I find. At work, definitely chocolate in any form.
4. What is you favorite [...]
Where were you born?
Johannesburg.
How long have you been in your present job?
One Year.
What is your favourite dish to cook?
Aglio e Olio. (a traditional pasta dish from the Abruzzo region, made from fettucini pasta, pressed garlic, chilli flakes and chopped parsley)
What is your favourite to eat?
Pasta.
What’s the best thing about your job?
Food, and more food, eating, [...]
Where were you born?
Naarden, in The Netherlands.
How long have you been in your present job?
In September this year I will be at Le Quartier Francais for 15 years
What is your favourite dish to eat?
I love a lot of things, and it really depends on my mood, the time of year and where I am.I think South [...]
Where were you born?
Chandigarh, capital of Punjab, India.
How long have you been in your present job?
I’ve been in Cape Town since October 2009.
What’s your favourite dish to cook?
Sarason Ka Saag – a mixture of spinach, mustard leaves and spices. It’s a Punjabi dish.
What do you love to eat?
Sarason Ka Saag, and Indian vegetarian food generally.
The [...]
Where were you born?
Near Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
How long have you been in your present job?
We opened Camil’s in Green Point last November.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
Fish and seared scallops. Simply done with maybe some herbs.
What’s your favourite thing to eat?
Fish.
Describe the worst customer you’ve ever had?
It’s the one who can’t be satisfied. Give him [...]
Where were you born?
Beziers, in the south of France.
How long have you been in your present job?
I started in La Cuccina on January 15th.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
Bouillebaisse.
What’s your favourite thing to eat?
Steak, tomato and red onions.
Describe the worst customer you have ever had to serve.
There was a guy in the UK, when I was [...]
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