Pete Goffe-Wood
UK-born Master Chef Pete Goffe-Wood grew up in South Africa and has over 30 years of professional experience. A judge on Ultimate Braaimaster, Pete is a passionate advocate for seafood sustainability, blending his culinary expertise with a love for local flavours to inspire chefs and home cooks alike.
Zana Alvarado
National Chairperson for The South African Chefs Association Women in Culinary, Vice Chairperson for SA Chefs Gauteng Regional Committee, and Chef Brand Ambassador for WWF SASSI (Worldwide Fund for Nature Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative).
Executive Chef at Mestizo, South Africa.
Founder of The Zana Alvarado Collection, a premium pantry range.
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Growing up in the heart of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, Jan Hendrik developed a unique relationship with food. His culinary journey led him to become a renowned chef, earning the prestigious honor of a Michelin star for his exceptional culinary skills.
Gregory Henderson
Chef Gregory Henderson, hailing from King Williams Town, took on the role recently as co opted Director and Chairman of Competitions and assumed responsibility for the Restaurant Forum and Sustainability on the South African Chefs Association Board.
Jason Whitehead
Jason Whitehead is a Cape Town based chef, culinary % hospitality consultant and award-winning cookbook author who has been in the industry for over 20 years.
Zola Nene
Down-to-earth, bubbly, stylish, talented and South Africa’s culinary sweetheart; these are but a few of the many superlatives that describe two-time cookbook author, TV chef and food stylist, Zola Nene.
Jocelyn Meyers Adams
Jocelyn was the executive chef at the Table Bay Hotel and is now an independent chef catering special functions and events as well as running Food Jams Cape Town.