SA Chefs, December 2025

SA Chefs, December 2025: the Giants Among Us legends series, the Malaysian Palm Oil masterclasses, Hostex 2026 and what a Conscious Kitchen really means.

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In this issue

Owning The Narrative Why chefs must tell their own story.
Welcome to The Conscious Kitchen The President opens a milestone edition.
Regional Committee Updates News from the regional committees.
The Giants Among Us Remembering the foundation the profession stands on.
The Culinary Statesman The man who bridged Meister tradition and SA kitchens.
Bill Gallagher: Our Patron, Our Chef of Chefs A tribute from the Hospitality Marketplace team.
The Duality of the Modern Chef Why Hostex 2026 is tearing up the floor plan.
The Marathon Chef How Brad Kavanagh runs South Africa's culinary future.
Chefs, Daring Greatly Roosevelt's Man in the Arena, read for chefs.
Beyond the Knife Soft skills and resilience in culinary schools.
The Power of the White Jacket Taking up space on the global stage.
Hospitality Rewired How AI is reshaping service, strategy and systems.
Soil, Soul, and Sustainability The book reclaiming our food future.
Cooking with Umqombothi Umqombothi, reimagined for the professional kitchen.
Mastering Fire Controlled burn: precision, not nostalgia.
From Plantation to Plate Malaysia's palm oil story and a greener kitchen.
Korean and South African chefs unite in a culinary celebration of culture and connection SA Chefs and the Korean Cultural Centre join forces.
1000 Hills Chef School Two years of training in the Valley of 1000 Hills.
Johannesburg Culinary & Pastry School A hub of culinary excellence in Johannesburg South.
Stirring the Pot Capsicum Culinary Studio on women in service.
Starting Over A wry look at the association's fresh start.