Being a purpose-led, 100% South African-owned company which keeps their company ethos at the heart of everything they do, Empact Group values and applauds their staff as a matter of course. The chefs in the group’s foodservice division are the heart and soul of the kitchens they operate around the country. This year the Top 6 chefs from their foodservice operations around South Africa – two each from KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Gauteng – competed in a cook-off to see who would emerge as the winner of The Final Cut 2023, an annual Empact Group competition for their foodservice chefs. The cook-off…
What better way to spend the weekend than strolling through some of Cape Town’s iconic farmers’ markets? Local crafts, a myriad of fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and…
Sweet news from the Velvet Cake Co. bakery! The Velvet Cake Co. has just opened their new bakery outlet at Willow Park. You can expect scrumptious treats at delectable prices, while stocks last, from Monday to Saturday to get your fill of favourites. Take a look at their price list and start planning your long weekend festivities. Details Location: 9 Willow Road, Unit 10, Willow Park, Stikland Trading hours: 10AM – 4PM from Monday to Saturday ALSO SEE: Our best chocolate cake recipes for baking days https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/our-best-chocolate-cake-recipes Feature image: Getty Images
From cooks sharing their meals with us from the comfort of their homes, to the best utensils to have in your drawers, this year we saw the rise…
Fynbos, botanicals, exotic spices, spirited stories and the scenic setting of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront are the magical ingredients of this world-class gin-tasting experience. The Gin Emporium is a hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. You’ll only discover it by chance when you cut across the yacht marina towards the pedestrian bascule bridge and pause to soak up the harbour views. Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company’s simply stylish headquarters is an island of sensory experience amid all this maritime activity, offering tutored gin-tastings, creative gin cocktails, a pocket-sized specialist whisky boutique on the side, and…
There are few things most people in the world can agree on – one of them being that there’s nothing quite as scrumptious as biting into a perfectly…
Calling all breakfast lovers! Take your pick of 5 scrumptious breakfast deals across South Africa. From Belgian waffles to French toast, breakfast is served for under R200. Breakfast and coffee for two, Sunningdale Save 18% on this breakfast for two at Blu’s Bistro. You can get French toast, frittata, croissants or the breakfast special – with a cup of coffee of course – to start your day the right way. Until the 31st of July 2023, you can grab this deal for only R189 – less than R95 per person! Pro tip: You can get up to 10 of…
World Book and Copyright Day is all about celebrating reading and encouraging the enjoyment of books across the world. This year, we couldn’t help but look back at…
In Cape Town, the great and majestic (read greasy and messy, in the most delicious way) Gatsby is always the number one answer when looking for a ‘vuil dyt’ to satisfy any carb cravings. We all know and love our local Gatsby giants such as Super Fisheries, Cosy Corner, and Aneeesa’s. However, just as any beloved baby grows up and changes, so too does the Gatsby. Here are 4 Gatsbys that put a spin on the classic large submarine bread roll filled with chips, sauces, and fillings: One for the vegans Deemed the home of gourmet vegan junk food, it seems…
The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, affectionately known as one of Cape Town’s most loved hotels, with its spacious apartments, gorgeous views and Instagram-worthy infinity pool has given…