La Rose’s Chef Andrew featured on Op die Spyskaart

In each episode of Op die Spyskaart two chefs of varying experience compete to impress the judge of the episode, who also decides on the prize for that episode. Judges are drawn from among South Africa’s top restauranteurs, foodie personalities and chefs. The judge for the episode in which Andrew participated was Coco Reinarhz, world-renowned chef and proprietor of three fine dining restaurants in the greater Johannesburg area. The prize for the episode was to work with Chef Coco and his team to perfect his recipe and for it to be featured on the menu of one of his Johannesburg restaurants.   

Click here to watch Andrew show off his cooking skills.

We are delighted to say that Andrew won on the night and that he has just completed a week in Johannesburg, working with Chef Coco and his team to perfect his winning dish, a deconstructed Chicken B’Stilla, from the TV show. To experience Andrew’s winning recipe, visit Le Sel et Poivre  in Morningside, Johannesburg, where it is currently featured on the menu.

Chef Coco Reinarhz has a down to earth approach and understated flair for beautiful food which is inspiring. Andrew says that working with Coco is one of the highlights of his career and a super way to begin the year.  “Having spent time in Coco’s kitchen I feel creatively refreshed with new ideas on how to bring fresh flavours and sumptuous textures to my recipes while staying true to my personal food philosophy of organic, fresh produce prepared with care and attention to detail. Every plate of food has the potential to be a happy memory, is what I tell myself every time I write a recipe.  

“I strive to bring originality to every menu I create,” says Andrew about the style of food at La Rose Wedding and Events Venue in Hilton.  Making food interesting and keeping it accessible is also an integral part of the food experience here at La Rose.

As for the competition and being on the television, he can’t wait for the next chance he gets!

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