FINE DINING
Be inspired by chef Wandile's tempting beef dish that you can whip up for date night.
He trained and lived in various cities abroad, and now chef Wandile Mabaso is back where his culinary journey started. The Soweto-born chef worked on a cruise ship and many restaurants before heading to New York to learn about French cuisine. He has also trained at a restaurant with three Michelin stars.
Explaining to me the importance of these stars, s he says one means the food at that particular establishment is decent; two stars is excellent and three stars means it's exceptional cooking that is worth travelling a distance for. Chef Wandile says it takes high discipline to work in such a prestigious restaurant r because you need to concentrate at very high h levels at all times.
As I entered his kitchen at the SA Culinary Club iin Bryanston, I was greeted with an intoxicating smell and sizzling sounds. It turns out Wandile was preparing breakfast for his staff. His warm smile makes you feel right at home.
The passion in Wandile is evident as he prepares his dish, taking care to explain every step as he goes along. For me, it's like getting a master class from one of the country's best chefs. Wandile says he never cooks the same dish twice. He prefers to experiment with different cooking methods and textures. This ensures that his artistry comes out in the food as he integrates what he's learnt from a diversity of cultures.
His culinary club studio can be found at the Hobart Centre in Bryanston, Joburg. It offers corporate activations, team-building sessions, private events and pop-up fine dining. Make a booking to experience everything yourself!