Posts tagged: Western Cape

My name is Denica Afton Williams

My dream developed in my moms kitchen by the smells of different spices, colours and most of loads of tasting as this was the start of many adventures. It took me a while to settle in my passion as before I was a beauty therapist onboard carnival cruise liners(I no big jump) I travelled the world but food always attracted me. Onboard carnival cruise liners I always loved eating at the steak house id spend hours just watching the kitchen longing to be apart of the magic. Upon my return home I told my mom I want to follow my passion in Becoming thee chef. And she supported me.

I enrolled at Capsicum culinary studio graduating in early 2017 with a international diploma in culinary arts and a diploma in patisserie. During my two years I met wonderful chefs and paired up with good people gaining unique skills that I forever treassure.

I then hit the world by storm by free lancing with a well known celebrate chef Claire Allen, we did dinners for families, demos for big companies such as Hisense ambassadors, we done video shooting for b-well oils. Pure bliss of a journey. I kept searching for my zing but kept pushing and always hungry to learn more.

In late 2017 I joined one of cape towns biggest food manufacturing companies where I was exposed to the world of food product development. We developed products for stores such as fitchef, pick n pay,checkers, vida e, spar.

I learnt alot on my journey. And it equiped me better on food science part of food.

I then signed up to become a lecturer in 2019,  too teach others how to cook. Its been a blessing of a journey. My skills ive gained along the way has moulded me into who I am today, I show love through my dishes and seeing others enjoy my food sets the sky beyond its limits. Getting to cook for clients in the comfort of there own home is a real blessing.

I love what I do creative driven humble and always pushing for more.

Hi My Name is Waseem

Qualification

My career started at The Culinary Academy which is now known as the hurst campus in 2011 when I did an Advanced Food & wine course, including first aid, firefighting and food technology.

Career

I Started at a 5star establishment Called Macaron @ Majeka House and from there I moved on to bistros, contemporary dining, and full-on fine dining including the Number 2 place on Michelin awards at the time and Reuben Riffel.

Me as a Chef

I Have experience in a wide variety of cuisines and styles of food and service, with me growing up with an indian side and a mix of French and african other side of the family my food is quite unique with a fusion of traditional techniques and recipes. “Less is more” is a saying that I describe myself and my food as.

I am based in The Paarl Area and I am willing to cover the whole of western cape .

My journey into the world of hospitality started many years ago as a barman at a small family owned restaurant in Cape Town. The aromas from the kitchen and the excitement of the resident chef ignited my love for food and the cheffing bug took hold.

Realising that the best experience to be gained would be in London, I packed my apron and knife set, embarking on a journey that would see me training and learning some of London’s top restaurants and hotels.

Upon my return to South Africa and spending years working in restaurants, the idea of cooking for clients on a personal level, making the food they love was more appealing and here I am, your next private chef.

I am in Noordhoek in the South Peninsula, but I cover the whole of the Western Cape and beyond if need be.

Regards

Rory Pelton