www.sachefs.co.za | SA Chefs is a non-profit organisation representing chefs, cooks and caterers since 1974.
SA Chefs is a SAQA-recognized Professional Body and is a Level 2 BBBEE provider. Its core purpose is to set and maintain the highest level of culinary excellence, food standards and professionalism throughout South Africa. We accomplish these goals through the transfer of skills and the upliftment of individuals, our members… ‘The South African Chef’. One of our many objectives is to have a signif
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12/06/2026
The countdown is on!
After an incredible and successful run at The Africa Food Show, tonight we gather for one of the most anticipated evenings on the culinary calendar — the SA Chefs Awards & Gala Dinner.
We can’t wait to welcome our partners, brands, industry leaders, and esteemed colleagues for a night of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable moments.
Tonight, we celebrate passion. We celebrate excellence. We celebrate chefs and hospitality.
See you soon! 🔥
12/06/2026
Today is your final opportunity to catch all the action you've been seeing live on our page and on the socials of everyone in Cape Town. The SA Chefs Experience is where it's all happening today, with these great chefs lined up to bring all their energy, talent and skill to the stage:
🧑🍳 Chef Matthew Taylor presented by Foodgistics – 10:00-11:00
🧑🍳 Chef Nwabisa Lisa
🧑🍳 Unilever Professional SA activation - 13:00-13:20
🧑🍳 Chef Andile Somdaka presented by United Nations in South Africa – 14:00-15:00
🎤MC - Chef Zana
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
Thank you to our sponsors Coffee SA, Benguela Cove, Bridor, CAPE FISH, Core-equip Crème Chefs Apparel, Düsseldorf, Foodgistics, Foods, , Sir Fruit , TORK, Unilever Professional SA , Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil , URBAN FOODS , @Vulcancatering, ZA FOODS
Book your free entry into The Africa Food Show on https://www.theafricafoodshow.com/visitorregistration2026
12/06/2026
Look who popped into the SA Chefs Experience yesterday! Thank you to Mr Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA, who shared these thoughts on his socials: "What a great honour and moment to meet future leaders in the Culinary Industry here in Cape Town attending the South African Chefs Association. Good luck folks. The industry needs you."
An honour indeed!
The Africa Food Show
11/06/2026
As our local committee puts the finishing touches on tomorrow night's SA Chefs Western Cape Gala & Awards Dinner, we're excited to welcome Cape Town artist Haaslauomo as part of the evening's entertainment. 🎶
Known for music that blends heartfelt storytelling with uplifting messages, Haaslauomo has built a growing following through songs that celebrate resilience, connection and optimism – values that resonate strongly within our culinary community.
It will be a jam-packed evening of celebrating the Western Cape Committee Awards, announcing the new Junior Team Masakhane and bringing the Africa Food Show to a close, sharing a memorable evening of food, fellowship and music.
Thank you, Haaslauomo, for being part of the celebration. We can't wait to welcome you to the SA Chefs family tomorrow night.
11/06/2026
Day 2 kicks off at 10am and it promises all of the energy, excitement and talent we witnessed in the SA Chefs Culinary Experience at The Africa Food Show yesterday. Here's your programme for today - make sure you've pre-registered and get to CTICC to catch all the action!
👨🍳 Chef Nwabisa Lisa - 10:00-11:00
👨🍳 Chef Mahlomola Thamae – 11:00-12:00
👨🍳 Unilever Professional SA activation - 13:00-13:20
👨🍳 Chef Shane Louw – 14:00-15:00
👨🍳 Chef Sanet van Wyk Prinsloo – 16:00-17:00
👨🍳 MC - Chef Zana
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
Book your free entry into the show on https://www.theafricafoodshow.com/visitorregistration2026
Huge thanks to our coffee partner, Avanti Coffee SA for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show, taking place from 10 to 12 June at the CTICC. See you there!
Huge thanks to Tork for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show . Come and meet the team from 10 to 12 June at the CTICC.
10/06/2026
We're live at Africa Food Show from 10am this morning!
Today’s programme at The SA Chefs Experience features:
👨🍳 Chef Mahlomola Thamae – 10:00-11:00
👨🍳 Chef Eben Strauss presented by Foodgistics – 12:00-13:00
👨🍳 Unilever Professional SA activation - 13:00-13:20
👨🍳 Chef Andile Somdaka presented by United Nations in South Africa – 14:00-15:00
👨🍳 Chef Zeyn Jeewa – 16:00-17:00
👨🍳 MC - Chef Zana
Join us at the SA Chefs Experience for a day of culinary creativity, professional insights and inspiring demonstrations from some of the industry's leading chefs.
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
Book your free entry into the show on https://www.theafricafoodshow.com/visitorregistration2026
Our thanks to Bridor for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show. Join us from 10 to 12 June at the CTICC.
Thank you to McCain South Africa for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show . Visit our stand from 10 to 12 June at the CTICC.
Thank you to our partner - Dusseldorf. Come and join us at the The Africa Food Show, 10-12 June at the CTICC.
Thank you to our partner at the The Africa Food Show - ZA Foods. Meet the team at the CTICC, 10-12 June.
With thanks to Core-Equip Creme Professional Chef Apparel for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show. Join us from 10-12 June at the CTICC.
Thank you to Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil for partnering with us at The Africa Food Show. Join us at the CTICC, 10-12 June.
Thank you to our partner at The Africa Food Show. Join us from 10 to 12 June at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to meet the Foodgistics team!
A huge SA Chefs thank you to Benguela Cove, our partner at The Africa Food Show. Join us to meet the team from 10 to 12 June at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Our thanks to URBAN FOODS, our partners at The Africa Food Show. Come and meet the team from 10 to 12 June at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Thank you to Rebel Safety Gear, our partners at The Africa Food Show. Come and meet the team from 10 to 12 June at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Thank you to the company behind our demonstration kitchens, Vulcan Catering Equipment (Pty) Ltd. Come and meet the Vulcan team at The Africa Food Show, 10-12 June, Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Huge thanks to Sir Fruit, our partner at The Africa Food Show.
Come and meet the team at the SA Chefs Village at The Africa Food Show, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 10 to 12 June!
A warm and heartfelt thank you to our partner at The Africa Food Show, Unilever Professional SA.
Come and meet the team in the SA Chefs Village at The Africa Food Show, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 10 to 12 June!
Where will South Africa's chefs be this week?
At the SA Chefs Experience.
Across three days at , visitors can learn from Chef Mahlomola Thamae, Chef Eben Strauss, Chef , Chef , Chef and Chef Matthew Taylor, with Chef guiding the conversation as MC throughout the event.
Whether you're a chef, restaurateur, foodservice professional, supplier or passionate foodie, make time to visit the SA Chefs stand and connect with the people shaping the future of our industry.
With thanks to our valued partners and sponsors: , Düsseldorf, , , , , , Crème, , .foods, TORK, and .
📍 CTICC, Cape Town 📅 10–12 June 2026
07/06/2026
The countdown is on.
From sustainability and innovation to technique, flavour and professional excellence, The SA Chefs Experience at The Africa Food Show will showcase some of the talent shaping South African gastronomy today.
Over three days, our chefs will take to the stage for live demonstrations presented by leading industry partners including Foodgistics, Unilever Professional SA and United Nations in South Africa.
If you're attending the Africa Food Show, make time to stop by the SA Chefs Stand and be part of the conversation.
See you in Cape Town.
📅 10–12 June 2026
📍 CTICC
05/06/2026
The SA Chefs Experience is coming to the Africa Food Show in Cape Town from 10–12 June, bringing together some of South Africa’s most respected culinary professionals for live demonstrations, industry conversations and inspiration on every plate.
Join Chef Mahlomola Thamae, Chef Eben Strauss, Chef Andile Somdaka, Chef Zeyn Jeewa, Chef Nwabisa Lisa and Chef Matthew Taylor, with Chef Zana Alvarado keeping the energy high as MC throughout the event.
Whether you're a chef, restaurateur, foodservice professional or passionate foodie, make sure the SA Chefs Stand is on your Africa Food Show agenda.
📍 CTICC, Cape Town
📅 10–12 June 2026
Get your free tickets on www.theafricafoodshow.com
04/06/2026
Cape Town, this one's for you.
The official and fitting ending to , this is a dinner you don't want to miss. Bookings close on 9 June for the SA Chefs Western Cape Gala & Awards Dinner – an evening to celebrate our industry, recognise excellence and connect with fellow chefs and hospitality professionals.
We'll also be introducing the new Junior Team Masakhane, the talented young chefs who will represent South Africa at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg later this year. 🇿🇦
Add a three-course dinner, entertainment and great company, and you've got all the ingredients for a memorable night.
📅 12 June 2026
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🎟 R900 pp
Seats are limited, so don't leave it too late to book.
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