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Capsicum Culinary Studio Graduation
I am honored to be a part of this exciting day, celebrating your graduation and the beginning of your chosen careers as Culinary Professionals. Capsicum Culinary Studio has given you the basics, the tools, and the foundation you need to move forward with your career. Many of you came here with little or no experience; […]
Continue Reading...Perima’s Kitchen
13 years ago on a Saturday afternoon a young couple walked into the restaurant and after a few minutes requested to see the chef, not knowing what the reason for the request was, I walk out to the table. The couple were wanting a vegetarian meal and weren’t too keen on the options on the […]
Continue Reading...World Chefs President’s Medals
Truly humbled by receiving the President’s Medal from the World Association of Chef Societies (WACS) at its Congress earlier this evening. I dedicate this award to all those involved in Chefs with Compassion. We started in early April cooking for about 1500 people, 18 weeks later more than 300 tons of produce has been rescued […]
Continue Reading...One Meal Many Thanks
You’d be surprised how many people benefit with every meal you order! The food service industry has been among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 lockdown, with an estimated 1.8 million people affected across supply chains across the country. The slowdown has had a dire knock-on effect on the industry, stretching from restaurant owners to […]
Continue Reading...Launch of 67000 litres for Mandela Day
As the world reflects on Nelson Mandela’s legacy, we give thanks for his life, his leadership and his devotion to humanity and to humanitarian causes. No matter how small your action, Mandela Day is about changing the world for the better, just as Nelson Mandela did every day. I am so grateful to have been […]
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