Fine Food

Chef and restaurant owner Anouchka Horn shares insights on what sets one-Plated Belly of the Beast, one-Plated Galjoen, and Seebamboes apart — and reveals why her coriander grinder is always close at hand.

Chef at The Red Room at the Belmond Mount Nelson, Caroline Lamb shares her journey from pastry to head chef, the secrets behind her signature Peking duck, and the spices she loves most.

Chef and co-owner of one-Plated Serendipity, Lizelle Stolze joins Jenny Handley to chat about bringing the landscape to the plate, what’s in bloom, celebrating aloe, and her whimsical twist on a pumpkin Christmas cake

Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador, joins Jenny Handley to explore the basics of foraging and the importance of sourcing ingredients sustainably.

Mandy Salonika, founder of The Adventurous Ewe, joins Jenny Handley to share insights into her curated travel tours and the joy of discovering cultures through food around the world.

Darren Badenhorst, award-winning chef and seasoned restaurateur, joins Jenny Handley to share his journey in Franschhoek, the evolution of his restaurant group, and his current go-to order.

Ezio De Biaggi, owner of the iconic Magica Roma in Pinelands, joins Jenny Handley to reflect on the restaurant’s legacy and share insights into its exciting new chapter.

Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine, joins Jenny Handley to talk about his latest ventures and how he continues to share South Africa’s wine stories in fresh, engaging ways.

Madré Smit Bester, of Madré Stanford, joins Jenny Handley to chat about heartfelt country cooking, heritage charm, and creating a restaurant that feels just like home.

Chef John Norris-Rogers, of PIER at the V&A Waterfront, joins Jenny Handley to share how PIER’s winter menu continues its ocean-led journey with bold, seasonal flavours.

Pavitray Pillay, Environmental Behaviour Change Specialist at WWF-SASSI, joins Jenny Handley to talk about sustainable seafood and the power of informed choices, just in time for World Ocean Day on 8 June.

Jenny Handley catches up with Tokara’s Carolize Coetzee and Sean-Lloyd van Buisbergen to talk farm-fresh creativity and autumn inspiration.

Jenny Handley chats to chef Kieran Whyte about Curate, Ellerman House’s new fine-dining experience celebrating South African flavours.

Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares insights from his celebrated career and his recent four-hands collaboration at Salsify—an eight-course journey of ingredients and innovation.

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Jenny Handley chats to Ina Paarman, a renowned mother of South African cooking, who leads her legendary brand with a focus on taste, quality, and innovation.

After four years of renovations, Restaurant Mosaic at Château des Tesnières finally opens its doors. Chef Chantel Dartnall shares her journey with Jenny Handley and spills on all that’s in store in this new chapter.

Rejeanne Vlietman, Director of the Belgian Beer Company, shares and intriguing discussion on beer and food pairing with Jenny Handley.

Jenny Handley chef Nic Charalambous of Ouzeri in Cape Town discuss his contemporary take on culinary traditions of Cyprus and Greece.

PR and communications manager, Gabrielle Palmer of the Belmond Mount Nelson, chats to Jenny Handley about the new Belmond Sketchbook Safari in Botswana.

Master Sommelier Scott Tyree uncorks fascinating insights into the world of wine in conversation with Jenny Handley.

Chef Carla Burger chats to Jenny Handley about her and Bertus Basson's new restaurant BLOEM on Paul Clüver Family Wines.

Mervyn Gers, of Mervyn Gers ceramics, chats to Jenny Handley about the secrets of plating.

Jenny Handley chats to talented chef Ivor Jones of Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia.

Chef Adél Hughes discusses her new restaurant, Seebamboes, with Jenny Handley.

Tune in for culinary inspiration as Jenny Handley chats to Hanlie Green about the Elgin Cooking Club.

Jenny Handley chats to chef Clinton Jacobs about the new Lorenzo's Cucina Italiana on Delaire Graff Estate.

Jenny Handly and chef Ollie Swart discuss his new cookbook: Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie

Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, shares her enlightening discussion with chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of three-Plated Klein JAN.

Carianne Wilkinson, Vice Principal of Silwood School of Cookery, chats with Jenny Handley.

Chef Jacques Grove chats to Jenny Handley about the opening of The Beach House in Yzerfontein.

Jenny Handley shares an engaging discussion with chef Talita Ngesi of Salsify.

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Jenny Handley and chef Chris Erasmus discuss his new restaurant Terrarium at the Queen Victoria Hotel.

Chris Brashay, owner of Four & Twenty Cafe, discusses all things food with Jenny Handley.

Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats about culinary inspiration with chef Doekle Vlietman of Den Anker.

Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, shares her enlightening discussion with chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of three-Plated Klein JAN.

Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats with Luckson Mare, regional winner and finalist of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.

Chef Carla Schulze of Salon
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to chef Carla Schulze of award-winning Salon.

Bertus Basson, judge of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
Jenny Handley goes behind the scenes of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition with culinary icon Bertus Basson.

Carolyn Martin of Creation Wines and The Tasting Room at Creation
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to Carolyn Martin of The Tasting Room at Creation, winners of the Haute Purpose & Passion award.

Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.