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THE ART OF GIVING
SOUTH AFRICA 2015
CAPE TOWN

Contents
Welcome from Barbara Lenhard and Florian Gast 4
Foreword by Florian Seidler 6
The beneficiaries
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation 12
• MAD Make a Difference 14
• The Veggie Box Initiative 16
the auctIon: Outstanding art & exceptional experiences
• Introduction 22
• The 23 lots 24
• Terms & conditions of sale 70
Silent Auction: The Little Artist School 74
14 exceptional South African chefs and their menus 83
7 accomplished sommeliers 119
THE ‘Chefs who share - young chef award’ 2015 131
Present of recognition 136
Special thanks 138
Opulent Living Experiences 140

welcome
Barbara Lenhard & Florian Gast,
Founders and co-owners of
Opulent Living and creators of
‘Chefs who share’
Dear friends of ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’,
We are proud to be hosting our exclusive black-tie gala which, in its
third year running, is once again proudly presented by Mercedes-
Benz. We are thrilled too to welcome our associate sponsors from
last year namely Deutsche Bank and Swiss International Air Lines.
With this incredible team effort backing this concept, nearly
R4 million nett has been raised within two years, making us all proud
and encouraging us to do even more.
‘Chefs who share’ welcomes three incredible additional companies
on board and is delighted to announce that Bulgari, Frey Chocolate
and the Century City Conference Centre are new associate sponsors.
It would not be possible to achieve our goals without such partners
who believe in our ideas and who enjoy bringing these ideas to life.
This recent development has enabled us to host a pre-event to make
‘Chefs who share’ more accessible and to draw more attention to the
auction, integral to the success of ‘the ART of giving’. Without generous
donations from outstanding artists and companies we would not be
able to raise the amounts achieved – all in aid of our benefitting charities.
Over and above this, the inaugural ‘Chefs who share – Young Chef
Award’ has drawn a lot of attention and we are proud of the seven
finalists. They have shown creativity, skill and drive. For one of them
‘Chefs who share’ will present a unique opportunity to gain some
valuable career experience in Europe.
The ‘Veggie Box Initiative’ is growing and with the help of fabulous
people the project has become more sustainable. Individuals and
companies are invited to become partners and to contribute in
various ways. We hope that many people and companies join forces
with us and the project.
We sincerely invite you. Much like in sport: a team can achieve so
much more if the message is clear and the aim transparent.
Thank you for being part of ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’.
Carpe Diem,
Barbara & Florian
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Foreword
Florian Seidler,
Co-CEO Mercedes-Benz South
Africa & Executive Director,
Mercedes-Benz Cars
Fine dining is a culinary art that is both fascinating and enjoyable
and here in South Africa, we are fortunate to have the opportunity
to experience a number of superb restaurants and world-class
establishments. Our customers enjoy fine dining experiences and we
have identified numerous opportunities with which to associate our
brand and products. The prestigious annual ‘Chefs who share – the
ART of giving’ is one such event that we are delighted to support.
This event not only brings our customers together for an evening
of networking and entertainment, it also has an important socialresponsibility
element.
At Mercedes-Benz South Africa we take social responsibility seriously
and are committed to making a difference wherever possible.
Mercedes-Benz and its employees support charitable projects and
initiatives by not only donating money, but also by personally getting
involved in various initiatives.
One such initiative is our role of Country Patron of the Laureus Sport
for Good Foundation. As a leading company that works hard to
remain at the cutting edge of technology and global competitiveness,
the opportunity to be the Country Patron of the Laureus Sports
Foundation is very important, as it gives us the chance to keep our
eyes on the goal of improving the environment and communities in
which we operate. We are proud of this business imperative, and the
role we play in making sure it remains at the top of our priorities.
We aim to provide our customers with the assurance that not only
are they driving vehicles that are the pinnacle of luxury, but that the
company producing their vehicles is a committed and responsible
corporate citizen and takes into account the world in which they live,
with a view to improving it and the lives we touch as much as possible.
This is why we are pleased to donate a portion of money raised from
‘Chefs who share’ to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Last year
we were fortunate to give R1-million, and these funds went a long
way in supporting various Laureus projects countrywide.
2015 sees Mercedes-Benz reach 65 years of building passion and
communities in South Africa, an important milestone which we and
our employees are celebrating. As part of these celebrations, we will
continue our efforts in supporting our various initiatives.
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Our valued partners
for the evening
the beneficiaries
Presenting Partner
Associate Sponsors
‘Chefs who share - the ART
of giving’ 2015 has brought
together 14 acclaimed
South African chefs, seven
accomplished sommeliers,
numerous celebrated South
African artists and several
generous companies, all
collaborating with one aim in
mind – youth development.
It represents an exemplary
evening of sharing, with the
generosity of all going towards
assisting two established
charities that believe in
supporting young people’s
education, and helping them
overcome the limitations
imposed by challenging social
issues such as poverty and
homelessness.
Product Partners
Hospitality Partner
Chefs who
Share
THE ART OF GIVING
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laureus
sport for good
foundation
A platform for young people
to become the role models and
youth leaders of tomorrow
www.laureus.co.za
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation operates in 34 countries,
supports 140 projects and is changing the lives of 1,5 million
children. It supports and assists a worldwide programme of sportsrelated
community projects that have been working to educate
children, protect the vulnerable from illness and advocate for the
rights development of those who have a disability, or mental health
and learning difficulties.
Supporting the Foundation is the Laureus World Sports Academy
– a dedicated team of 46 legendary sportsmen and sportswomen,
who’ve all volunteered their services to this cause, acting as global
ambassadors and visiting projects to encourage young people to
participate in sport.
While the Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony has created a
unique place for itself in the sporting calendar, the Laureus Sport
for Good Foundation has achieved acclaim for the work it does with
underprivileged children. In the past decade, the programme has
provided young people with increased confidence and self-esteem,
given them access to accredited qualifications, training placements and
employment, and has even brought people from divided communities
together in friendship by reducing discrimination and stereotyping in
social networks.
Laureus was launched in 1998 by Dr Johann Rupert, Chairman of
luxury goods company Richemont. The very first Laureus World Sports
Awards ceremony was initiated two years later in Monaco, with Nelson
Mandela as guest of honour.
Later, with the aim of developing Laureus into a year-round charity
dedicated to effecting social change through sport, the Laureus Sport
for Good Foundation was born in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and
international watch company, IWC Schaffhausen. The very first project
was the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) based in one of
the largest and poorest slums in Nairobi. There, disease is widespread
and HIV/AIDS is a serious problem. The project pioneered the use of
football as a tool to encourage co-operation and raise self-esteem
in the young people of the community. Young people who’ve been
involved in MYSA since the beginning have now become role models
and youth leaders in their communities.
Today, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is represented in South
Africa, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the
USA and incorporates an increasing list of sports codes. The growth
of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation over the past 15 years has
been remarkable, and the list of projects within the Laureus network
currently stands at over 140.
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MAD leadership
foundation
Nurturing top talent and
high-performance individuals to
create positive change
www.madcharity.org
The MAD Leadership Foundation strives to give academically talented
yet economically disadvantaged youth in South Africa an opportunity
to reach their full potential as leaders and role models by providing
exceptional educational and related opportunities. In so doing, MAD’s
aim is to create alumni beneficiaries who will create positive change
in an emerging democracy.
MAD Leadership Foundation (Make A Difference) was founded in 2003
by Francois Pienaar and a group of friends who truly believe in the
future of South Africa and the endless potential it holds.
The primary goal of MAD Leadership Foundation is to identify a cadre
of academically talented South African learners from less fortunate
backgrounds and to support their education and life-skills development
up to the point at which they’re ready to enter the job market. Such
a learner will join MAD’s Individual Education Programme under the
guidance of the Mentorship Programme.
“Business organisations and sporting teams have long recognised the
importance of nurturing top talent and believe that a small, but vital
minority of top performers can create positive change,” says Francois.
“The idea is to develop these high-performance individuals so that
they too become role models who inspire others, and who will support
each other in the future by giving back to others.”
MAD Leadership Foundation also supports a number of broad-based
education programmes that promote literacy and environmental
awareness in young learners throughout South Africa.
Since the beginning, the foundation has granted scholarships for
college, provided for the travel costs of athletes, donated shoes to
orphans and contributed to the medical costs of underprivileged
children with rare genetic disorders.
One of these was Giana – a little girl diagnosed with a rare and relatively
new disease called Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. The genetic disorder affects
the connective tissue in the body and Giana suffers from twisted
arteries throughout her body as a result. The foundation provided for
her travel costs to Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland, where
she was able to meet with medical professionals.
While MAD’s focus is on assisting local communities, it also reaches
out to the underprivileged across the globe. To date, it has supported
in excess of 2000 youngsters through the MAD Leadership Foundation
Education Programmes.
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supporting
the local community
Seven chefs from Michelin-starred
restaurants in Germany and Austria
plus Rudi Liebenberg cook with the
contents of the Veggie Boxes for 150
children in 2014.
Through the Veggie Box Initiative, ‘Chefs who share – the ART of
giving’ provides patrons with the opportunity to support children
in Cape Town’s challenged and vulnerable communities with fresh
produce for healthier meals.
A donation of R1 000 buys one Veggie Box, with the money
going directly to well-established charities, such as the Amy Biehl
Foundation, that provide vulnerable Cape Town children with healthy
meals and education on nutrition.
Raising successful children depends on providing them with the best
education possible, but no child can learn on an empty stomach. The
nutritious meals provided by the Veggie Box Initiative not only meet
the physical needs of hungry children, but enhance their ability to
learn and increase their class attendance.
As part of the initiative, volunteer chefs also visit and help out at
schools, kindergartens, crèches and other facilities supported by the
charities that distribute the food. Under the ‘Chefs who share – the
ART of giving’ umbrella, they share their expertise by demonstrating
how to transform the ingredients of each vegetable box into
mouthwatering meals.
The Veggie Box Initiative started at the 2013 ‘Chefs who share – the
ART of giving’ event and has grown rapidly in the past year, with
more and more partners coming on board and working to promote it
to their clients. With their help and the ongoing support of patrons,
the good food and healthy-eating advice provided by the initiative
will form the building blocks to unlocking children’s creative talent
and creating emotionally well-rounded individuals, leaders and
entrepreneurs for South Africa’s future.
Pledge cards for Veggie Box donations are available on each of
the tables. Each Veggie Box costs R1 000, with all proceeds going
to a charity supporting children in need. The more boxes that are
purchased, the more healthy meals will be provided to South Africa’s
poorest children.
Veggie Boxes can also be bought
throughout the year on the website: www.chefswhoshare.com
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outstanding ART
and exceptional
Experiences on auction
Your auctioneer for the evening,
Mr Iain Banner
01 Painting by David Kuijers 24
02 Photograph by David Lurie 26
03 Hennessy 250 Collector Blend 28
04 Painting by Ingrid Bolton 30
05 Painting by Michaela Rinaldi 32
06 Sculpture by Keith Calder 34
07 Michael Fridjhon wine experience with dinner at Tulip House 36
08 Painting by Arno Carstens 38
09 Painting by Russell Travers 40
10 Painting by Heike Allerton-Davies 42
11 The “Secret 7” 9L bottle of wine 44
12 Painting by Schalk van der Merwe 46
13 Sculpture by Samuel Allerton 48
14 Photographic print by Cyrus Kabiru 50
15 Sculpture by Anton Smit 52
16 Painting by Jimmy Law 54
17 2 tickets to the Laureus World Sports Awards 56
18 Painting by Richard Scott 58
19 Sculpture by Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe 60
20 12-day luxury Mediterranean cruise 62
21 Sculpture by Jean Doyle 64
22 4 tickets for a Chelsea match including flights & hotel 66
23 Sculpture by Lionel Smit 68
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Introduction
We make a living by what we
get, but we make a life by what
we give.
Winston Churchill
To sell this wonderful collection of original art and exciting experiences,
Iain Banner returns as the ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’
auctioneer. Iain conducted the very successful 2013 and 2014 auctions,
and we’re excited to have him back for a third time at this year’s event.
Iain began his career by co-founding Sports International with Marc
Player in 1986, where he focused on creating sports properties
and events that were owned by the company. The establishment of
The Gary Player Design Company, of which Iain was a partner
responsible for business development outside the US, followed.
Asking artists to donate work is a delicate thing – you’re literally asking
them to give away a part of their income. In South Africa especially,
there are also so many other charities and functions that approach
well-known contemporary artists with similar requests. We’re proud,
therefore, to have an even larger collection of high-quality pieces
from some of South Africa’s most famous artists on auction at this
year’s ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’ in Cape Town.
The 2015 auction also includes several exceptional experiences and
luxury items donated by business partners who share in our ethos of
giving back.
In 1994, Iain sold his interest in the company and joined Richemont
as sponsorship director, responsible for developing and managing
sponsorship strategies for the group’s brands worldwide. During this
time, he helped develop the Laureus World Sports Awards, Laureus
Sport for Good Foundation and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
at St Andrews in Scotland.
In 2005, Iain returned to South Africa from London to focus on various
business interests. He has served on a number of boards, including that
of the South African Rugby Union (1997-2000) and the Sports Science
Institute of South Africa (since 1994). Iain is married to Kim Kallie and
they have two children, Matthew and Sarah-Paige.
Through the overwhelming generosity of these artists and businesses,
we are able to motivate our guests to contribute generously to our
chosen charities. By investing in one of these original artworks and
unique experiences our guests not only enrich their lives, but also
help children in South Africa to have a brighter future. We’d like
to extend a huge thank you to all the contributors, and to all those
bidding on their offerings.
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DAVID Kuijers
Lot no. 1
Title: You are a Lucky Fish!
Size: 100cm x 100cm
Medium: Acrylic on canvas board
Indicated value:
ZAR 20 000
donated by
the artist
David Kuijers was born in Vanderbijlpark of Dutch immigrant parents.
His father was a part-time artist who painted under the pseudonym
B. Arteld. Surrounded from a very young age by art materials and
books, art was always going to be a part of his life. He completed
his schooling at the Art, Music and Ballet School (now Pro Arte) in
Pretoria, with a distinction in Graphics and the “Best Painter” award
for the year.
After his military service, David spent 1986 as a mediocre and
frustrated signwriter. He entered the Cape Technikon (now the Cape
Peninsula University of Technology) the following year hoping to do a
diploma in Fine Art, but studied Graphic Design, as the former course
was discontinued. He majored in Illustration and received the Merit
Award for 1989 on graduating.
After freelancing as a designer/illustrator for some years, he received
some large commissions, which helped to ease his transition to fulltime
artist. These commissions included work for the President Hotel
in Bantry Bay, The Radisson Blu at the V&A Waterfront, the Mediclinic
private hospital group and Tiger Brands.
In 2002 a book entitled David Kuijers Paints the Town was published in
Cape Town. In 2004, he joined British publishers DeMontfort Fine Art.
David’s work, incorporating clean cut lines and vibrant colours, is now
well known throughout the greater Cape Town area.
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David Lurie
donated by
Lovell Gallery
Lot no. 2
Title: Morning After Dark
(from his recent Museum Show)
Size: 123cm x 82cm
Medium: Photograph
Indicated value:
ZAR 30 000
David Lurie was born in Cape Town. He studied economics, politics
and philosophy, and taught philosophy at the University of Cape
Town. From 1980 to 1985 he undertook research in the Department
of International Relations at the London School of Economics, and
co-edited Millennium: Journal of International Studies, after which he
worked as a consultant-economist in London.
A self-taught photographer, he began doing documentary projects
part-time in 1990 and full-time in 1995, following the publication of
his first book, Life in the Liberated Zone, in 1995.
Lurie’s work has been widely published and exhibited in the United
Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Australia, South Africa and the
Middle East. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including Pictures
of the Year International; the World Understanding Award for “Cape
Town Fringe: Manenberg Avenue is where it’s Happening”; Nikon (UK);
Ilford Pro Photo (SA); and Arts Council of Great Britain Grant Awards.
His work is held in several public and private collections. After living in
London for 31 years, Lurie moved back to Cape Town in 2011.
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Hennessy 250
Collector Blend
Lot no. 3
Hennessy 250 Collector Blend in
a 750ml decanter
inclusive of Celebration Display
donated by
Hennessy
In the long history of distinguished cognac-maison, Hennessy, only
a handful of special blends have been added to the stable; the likes
of Hennessy XO, Hennessy Privé and Hennessy Paradis. Now Master
Blender Yann Fillioux has created an unrivalled cognac to mark the
250th anniversary of Hennessy this year.
The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend has been carefully crafted from
100 individual eaux-de-vie, each painstakingly assessed by the
Comité de Dégustation as being worthy of inclusion in this landmark
cognac. With the eaux-de-vie identified, the spirits were aged in 250
handcrafted barrels of Limousin oak, each barrel holding precisely
250 litres and gently matured in the cool cellars of Cognac. Finally
judged ready for release, and embodying the long history and great
distinction of this acclaimed marque, the limited edition blend is an
unrivalled cognac offering aromatic tones of spice and bitter orange,
fresh nutmeg and heady saffron.
Only 250 bottles of this collector’s-edition cognac were shipped
to South Africa – and this decanter represents a rare chance for
connoisseurs to acquire a distinctive, and exclusive, spirit. Each
limited-edition bottle is individually numbered, and enclosed in
a specially designed gift box: a graphic silver map on a luxurious
copper metallic surface — evoking Hennessy’s 250-year adventure of
international expansion, crafting the future since 1765.
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Ingrid Bolton
donated by
the artist
Lot no. 4
Title: Electrical Boards 2015″
Size: 105cm x 80cm
Medium: Copper cable,
metal box
Indicated value:
ZAR 40 000
Ingrid Bolton is relatively new on the South African art scene, with
her first solo exhibition having only taken place in 2013, but she has
already established herself as a household name.
Through her work, she explores how copper is deconstructed, broken
down into individual strands and then reconstructed in various ways.
“I investigate how the global demand for copper has micro and macro
implications for South Africa as well as the greater global community,”
she says. “We live as individuals but are part of the whole. We are
the micro within the macro, but we become more of the macro
when we connect. We connect via phones and the internet to access
individuals, companies and organisations. We join, we link and we
visit. We communicate from extreme ends of the globe, instantly. All
these connections are made possible because of the conductive ability
of copper, on which we rely for transmission.
“The network of connectivity is a web of cables laid above and below
us, easily accessible and stolen. With the growing demand for copper,
resulting in its increased price, interruptions are happening more
frequently due to cable theft. Commuters are stranded, electricity is
cut and connections are severed.”
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Michaela Rinaldi
donated by
the artist
Lot no. 5
Title: Mood in Blues
Size: 170cm x 120cm
Medium: Acrylic, ink and
gold-leaf on stretched canvas
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 32 000
The paintings of Michaela Rinaldi tell a story of her journey through
feelings of abandonment, lack, self-numbing and body-image issues
to a place of acceptance and self-adoration.
Painting is a gift that has allowed her to explore herself in a way she
never knew possible. Michaela paints with no preconceived ideas, no
under-pencil mark-ups – just straight from a feeling, and usually quite
fluidly and quickly. The themes present themselves as she paints.
The “Abandonment” series show backs of figures that walk away. That
is a common theme in many of her older and more recent works. The
female form, which is often portrayed, mirrors her body-image issues
and lack of self-love, and lacks the voyeur judgement on society.
“As I paint through my fears, I am closer to overcoming them,” she says.
“It is not all a tragic story; the outcome is happiness and I am feeling it.”
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Keith Calder
Lot no. 6
Title: Cheetah
Size: 35cm x 25cm
Medium: Bronze
Indicated value:
ZAR 31 000
donated by
the artist
Keith Calder’s initial training in the animal form began while
working in the field of nature conservation and field guiding. While
recovering from malaria, he created his first animal sculptures from
clay. In 1988 he received his first commission and left the bush to
concentrate on sculpture.
Keith is well known for successfully creating both realistic and
stylised sculpture, and has had both these forms celebrated locally
and internationally. The realistic, figurative work is born out of his
close association with nature, while the more recent stylised, almost
futuristic, work stems from the same source but explores new avenues
of expression.
For Keith, sculpting is a creative means of expressing the very essence
of life, energy and motion. He lives and works in Cape Town and his
sculptures can be seen throughout South Africa and abroad, gracing
entrances to locations such as the De Beers offices in Düsseldorf,
Germany and the Gold Souk in Dubai. His recent work also includes
a four-metre-high footballer, a reference to the 2010 FIFA World Cup
held in South Africa, that can be seen on the Foreshore in Cape Town.
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A michael fridjhon
wine experience with
dinner at Tulip house
Donated by Reciprocal
and Opulent Living
Lot no. 7
Dinner for 16 people by a
private chef at Tulip House
together with a wine experience
by Michael Fridjhon (8 different
750ml bottles of wine plus one
magnum of Louis Roederer
Cristal Champagne)
Indicated value:
ZAR R65 000
Opulent Living will host an elegant dinner for 16 people at its
headquarters, Tulip House in Green Point, Cape Town.
Tulip House is a former food studio and makes for a unique dinner
venue, offering guests a professionally catered culinary experience
within the relaxing surrounds of a comfortable home. Companies
often book the venue for exceptional product launches, out-of-thebox
high-profile dinners or for engaging with select customers.
The dinner will be hosted by the founders and co-owners of Opulent
Living, Barbara Lenhard and Florian Gast.
Leading wine personality Michael Fridjhon will present a wine tasting
with Grand Cru white and red Burgundy from the Louis Latour
domaines, comprising several wines from the family properties on the
Hill of Corton.
With over 35 years’ experience in the production, wholesale and
retail sectors of the industry and considerable local and international
expertise, Michael Fridjhon is South Africa’s most respected wine judge,
commentator and liquor-industry strategist. Visiting Professor of Wine
Business at the University of Cape Town, he also teaches and directs the
Wine Judging Academy run in association with its Graduate School of
Business.
He is a recipient of the French Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole
and has judged in countless wine competitions around the world.
He is also the Wine Wizard of the ‘Wine Wizard’ website, the author, coauthor
or contributor to over 30 books and writes for wine publications
in the UK, France, Germany and India. Fridjhon was the Louis Roederer
International Wine Columnist of the year in 2012. That same year he
joined Britain’s Michael Broadbent MW and Australia’s James Halliday as
an honorary life member of the UK’s Circle of Wine Writers.
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Arno carstens
& Barend de wet
donated by
Arno Carstens
This work is the result of a collaboration between Arno Carstens and
Barend de Wet in 2012 and was donated from Arno’s private collection.
Lot no. 8
Title: Man in Need of Space
Size: 89cm x 71 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 35 000
Best known for his career as a singer-songwriter and frontman for
the Springbok Nude Girls, multi-award winning artist, Arno Carstens,
has in fact been expressing himself across a variety of creative media
over the last 20 years. Decades in the making, his love for painting has
culminated in an extensive collection, and like his voice, the style is
immediately and uniquely, Arno Carstens.
Arno studied graphic art in 1992, following a lifelong passion with the
arts. As a child he dreamed that he would embark on a career as an
artist, but when he met Theo Crous in 1994, and together with Arno
Blumer, Francious Kruger and Adriaan Brand, formed the Springbok
Nude Girls, his focus shifted to music, where it stayed for the next 18
years.
In 2010 Arno returned to SA after three years of writing, recording and
touring his third solo album, ‘Wonderful Wild’ abroad. Back in Cape
Town, Arno began working on an idea for this exhibition, a two-year
journey that saw him return to his first love: fine art.
Besides an exciting collection of solo works, Arno has, over the years,
collaborated with local artists Beezy Bailey, Jack Mantis, Barend de
Wet and Marinda Swartz.
A mythical figure in the South African art world, Barend de Wet was
born in Boksburg, Gauteng in 1958 and completed his education at
the Michaelis School of Fine Art at the University of Cape Town in
1990. Currently based in Cape Town, De Wet’s oeuvre encompasses
traditional media, craft skills and fanatical hobbyist creations
including sculptures, ‘knitted paintings’, performances and productive
collaborations.
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Russell Travers
donated by
the artist
Lot no. 9
Title: Choices
Size: 180cm x 140cm
Medium: Oil and charcoal
on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 80 000
Russell Travers was born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1960. In 1981
he fled South Africa for Sweden, where he received asylum.
In Sweden he worked as an art director for various advertising
agencies. He went on to work for Svensk Filmindustri as a presenter
for a satellite television programme co-produced by Sky TV, which
saw him travelling throughout Scandinavia interviewing pop and rock
personalities and generally reviewing the pop-culture scene.
Russell paints images collected from various sources, including artists,
old family photographs and children’s drawings. Other inspiration is
referenced from books, station walls and the scrawls on buildings
of inner-city ghettos – he even uses technical drawings of aircraft,
weapons systems and rocket motors. Whatever the images, they are
defaced and compressed, and their formations and patterns recreated
and layered in a coloured and multi-textured way.
In 1998 Russell opened a daylight studio in Cape Town, using it as a
base for his expanding repertoire of large-format oil paintings. He has
sold extensively to art buyers through various galleries in South Africa
and internationally. Russell still resides in Sweden.
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heike allerton-davies
donated by
the artist
Lot no. 10
Title: Memory of Blue
Size: 100cm x 100cm
Medium: Ink, acrylic and gold
leaf on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 25 000
Heike Allerton-Davies grew up in the Eastern Cape. She studied
painting at the Michaelis School of Fine Art at the University of Cape
Town, where she graduated in 2000. She now lives and works in
Franschhoek in the Western Cape.
Her portraits reflect the use of mixed media – ranging from acrylic to
watercolours – which enable Heike to capture her subjects’ diversity,
complexity and fragility. The acrylic drawing ink creates a distinctive,
wild and unpredictable effect, while Heike’s use of gold leaf often
lends a rich, warm background to her portraits. Heike’s work often
focuses on female sexuality and the complexities of being objectified
by the male gaze. She explores issues of vulnerability and strength and
portrays this in large-scale nudes in various confrontational portraits.
Heike’s work has been represented through a number of art fairs locally
and abroad over the past few years, including the 2013 Affordable Art
Fair in Battersea, London, and she has established herself as a firm
favourite with art collectors all over the country.
A new career highlight is a collaboration with Hamilton Russell
Vineyards to design a label for its 2015 Vertical Collection Pinot Noir,
which sees each limited-edition vintage paired with a South African
artist. She joins the exclusive ranks of Beezy Bailey, William Kentridge
and Gerard Sekoto, who have also created labels for the wines.
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“the secret 7”
9L once-off
bottle of wine
Lot no. 11
“The Secret 7”
9L bottle of outstanding
red wine
Who knows more about wine, and how the right wine perfectly
complements a meal to provide a superior gourmet experience, than
an experienced sommelier? The seven sommeliers who have lent their
extensive expertise to ‘Chefs who share - the ART of giving’ 2015 are
among the most accomplished in their field. Some have worked in
international Michelin-starred restaurants alongside the world’s top
chefs, while others have honed their knowledge in South Africa’s best
dining establishments. Together they’ve earned a string of awards.
Now they’ve come together to create an exceptional once-off wine,
“The Secret 7”. The red blend – never to be repeated – combines top red
varietals from Western Cape vineyards. They’ve been expertly blended
to create a complex flavour that can be paired with many types of
food.
“The Secret 7” comes in a 9L engraved bottle and is a truly unique
offering exclusive to ‘Chefs who share’.
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schalk
van der merwe
Lot no. 12
Title: Brutus
Size: 150cm x 150cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 30 000
donated by
the artist
Schalk van der Merwe’s visceral portraits have a directness about
them, yet are underpinned with a tangible fragility. Ambiguous
features can morph from immense beauty into utter despair, with
hints of the eyes breaking the surface beneath layers of paint,
charcoal, turpentine, expressive brushstrokes and often the physical
DNA from the artist’s fingertips.
Van der Merwe’s work explores the concept of taking the mind out
of the creative process to allow for a more honest expression. His
art captures a vast range of emotions and often provokes a strong
reaction from the viewer.
“My work is not reliant on a cognitive process. I believe overthinking
can destroy originality. My portraits aren’t about realism, perfection,
gender or race. They explore and attempt to capture those qualities
and emotions often hidden from view,” he says.
Van der Merwe’s work is arresting, intriguing and oddly attractive.
Each portrait has a delicate, melancholic expression with a coarse and
visceral application of paint. Each face offers some deeply personal
recognition of the subject even though the features are blurred to the
point of anonymity.
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Samuel Allerton
Lot no. 13
Title: Forever Dog
Size: 70cm x 10cm x 50cm
Medium: Bronze
Indicated value:
ZAR 95 000
donated by
the artist
Samuel Allerton is a sculptor living in Franschhoek, where he has
a home and a studio. He studied at Ampleforth College in England
and the Slade School of Fine Art in London before returning to South
Africa to do a degree in sculpture at the Michaelis School of Fine Art at
the University of Cape Town, where he graduated with distinction. As
an undergraduate he was awarded the Irma Stern Scholarship, and he
remained on the Dean’s Merit List throughout his studies.
He works full-time as a sculptor, predominantly creating works for
private collectors both locally and abroad. Sam is strongly influenced
by nature and the fate of the environment and his works exude a
powerful primitive source that is timeless.
He approaches his work from two very different formal perspectives,
resulting in two styles that, although they seem to be polar
opposites, both say the same thing. His sculptures tend to be simple,
contemplative, often solemn – drawing influences from artists such
as Mark Rothko, Henry Moore, Anthony Gormley, Isamu Noguchi and
Constantin Brancusi. His drawings and paintings on the other hand
are direct, impulsive outbursts, either shouting at the world for help
or reprimanding humanity for its hypocrisies, and blatant injustices
towards nature and towards each other. These drawings are honest,
often shocking and always intimate. Samuel combines quirky, primitive
and contemporary symbolism, deliberate sentimentality and emotion
which tends to “throw the personal touch on the universal”.
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Cyrus Kabiru
donated by
SMAC Gallery
Cyrus Kabiru is a self-taught, emerging Kenyan artist, best known for
his elaborate and detailed sculptural spectacles or “C-Stunners”, made
from found objects and recycled material sourced on the streets of
Nairobi. A confident and individualistic artist, Kabiru is eloquent and
forthright in explaining his practice and resolve to follow his own path.
Lot no. 14
Title: Macho Nne 06 (Caribbean
Elephant)
Size: 150cm x 120cm
Medium: Pigment ink
on HP premium satin
photographic paper
Edition of 5 + 2 AP
Indicated value:
ZAR 28 000
These “Afrodazzled” spectacular bifocals are entirely his own invention
and are intimately linked to his life-story. The project has rapidly
evolved in recent years and Kabiru now exhibits all over the world.
Exhibitions take the form of installations and larger works such as his
‘Bicycle’ series, where discarded and outdated cycles are ‘recycled’ and
transformed into unique sculptural assemblages.
Kabiru’s work also falls within the vernacular of ‘Afrofuturism’, a term
coined by the American cultural theorist Mark Dery in his essay “Black
to the Future” (1993). It’s a term that has become increasingly popular
in discourse surrounding African contemporary art and art inspired
by new trends on the continent, such as the recent “Afronaut” project
by German photojournalist Cristina de Middel (2012). Afrofuturism is
described as “an emergent literary and cultural aesthetic that combines
elements of science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, Afrocentricity,
and magic realism with non-Western cosmologies in order to critique
not only the present-day dilemmas of people of colour, but also to
revise, interrogate, and re-examine the historical events of the past”.
Recently Zeitz MOCAA purchased the full first edition of Kabiru’s
Macho Nne series for permanent display.
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Anton Smit
donated by
the artist
Anton Smit was born on 2 August 1954 in Boksburg, South Africa,
on the back seat of a car on the way to hospital, outside the Colgate
factory. His father was a police officer, his beloved mother a teacher.
Anton spends the first three months of the year in his Cape studios
in Strand, and for the rest of the year works from his studios at
Bronkhorstspruit Dam, where he oversees a dedicated workforce of 14
people. “They are like family,” he says.
Lot no. 15
Title: Reflect
Size: 1 700cm x 350cm
Medium: Glass-reinforced
polymer on a concrete base
Indicated value:
ZAR 80 000
Anton in his creative prime is a force to be reckoned with. His body
of work comprises towering human figures, nudes, impressive heads,
masks, hands, angels, floating and stretching figures, warriors as well
as abstract works, using mostly steel, metal, sand casting, fibreglass
and bronze.
For decades Anton has been a firm favourite among the finest
statesmen as well as the most famous art collectors from around the
globe, with standout achievements too many to mention. He considers
one of the highlights of his career to be “The Age of Grace”, an eightfoot-high
bronze sculpture at Grand Central Station in New York City,
which celebrated South African heritage and was displayed on the
front cover of The New York Times.
Anton collects sayings about the relationship between art and the
individual artist’s experience of reality. “Art is not to render the
visible but to render visible,” he asserts, and his art achieves this in
many ways. An inspiring raconteur, Anton enjoys relating tales of
his struggles as a young artist. The secret to his success could be
attributed to his courage and determination to forge ahead in the face
of great difficulty. “A human being consists of the choices he makes,“
concludes Anton.
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Jimmy law
Lot no. 16
Title: Emily’s Wish
Size: 135cm x 133cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 30 000
donated by
the artist
Jimmy Law was born in Bloemfontein in September 1970, and enrolled
at the Technikon Orange Free State (now the Central University of
Technology) for a three-year Graphic Design Diploma course. After
completing his Military Service, he based himself in Cape Town where
he found work as a freelance illustrator and worked in the comic-book
industry. In his spare time, however, he was painting.
In 2008, he finally made the decision to focus entirely on his painting.
At the time, he worked in a photo-realistic style and his canvases
took a long time to complete. In December 2010, however, he
radically changed his painting style, using only large brushes, which
initiated some remarkable changes and effectively started his career
as a serious, full-time artist. His focus is on creating energetic and
expressive portraits and nudes in a fairly large format using oils.
“I started working with palette knifes during the winter of 2014 and
have since fallen in love with them,” says Jimmy. “Many of my current
works consist largely of palette-knife work combined with brushes. I
am fascinated with the human face and features and the multitude of
expressions and emotions found within a person’s eyes. Our faces are
like landscapes with endless variation and complexities. I am drawn to
explore this landscape.“
Many of Law’s works now adorn homes and offices around South
Africa, as well as the homes of collectors around the world.
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2 tickets to the
LAUREUS world sports
AWARDS 2016
Lot no. 17
Two tickets to the Laureus
World Sports Awards 2016,
including Economy Class
flights from South Africa
and two nights’ five-star
accommodation.
Indicated value:
ZAR 60 000
Donated by Laureus Sport
for Good Foundation
The Laureus World Sports Awards are the premier honours on the
international sporting calendar. Every year the spectacular Awards
Ceremony provides an unforgettable evening of entertainment,
with an invitation-only audience treated to star performances from
the worlds of music, dance and sport. Over the years the event has
boasted music stars such as Bon Jovi and Bryan Ferry, dance acts such
as Cirque du Soleil and Uliana Lopatkina, principal dancer at the Kirov/
Mariinsky Ballet, and trial bike demonstrations from Kenny Belaey.
In 2015, the Awards Ceremony was hosted in Shanghai, and 2016 will
see another international metropole hosting this prestigious event.
This auction item is an all-expenses-paid trip for two people to attend
the Laureus World Sports Awards 2016. It includes flights, airport
transfers and two nights in a five-star hotel.
Guests will attend the Laureus Welcome Cocktail Party on their first
night, and the Awards Ceremony and VIP After Party on the second
night. They will also be given access to official events taking place
on the day of the Awards Ceremony. The day events programme has
not yet been finalised, but in the past has included celebrity football
matches and Mercedes-Benz/AMG Driving Experiences.
This is an opportunity to observe first-hand the work of the Laureus
Sport for Good Foundation, as well as to engage with Laureus Academy
members and ambassadors, the award nominees, Laureus’ corporate
stakeholders and stars from the worlds of sport, music and film.
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Richard Scott
Cape Town artist Richard Scott is fast becoming a household name thanks to his growing popularity on the
South African and international art market over the past five to 10 years.
His work exhibits some characteristics that may be associated with the 1960s Pop Art movement. Colourful
and figurative, it mostly portrays female semi-nudes in a variety of playful stances, or his other favourite
subjects, trees and animals. Richard’s paintings fascinate because of their daring simplicity and directness,
illustrating his indifference to serious academic sanctioning and unknowingly even provoking and
problematising formal classification.
donated by
the artist
Richard is always passionate about his art, his creative processes and his conceptualisation of ideas, whether
he works in sculpture, painting, drawing, graphics or prints. Like numerous other Pop artists such as Roy
Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, he values the creative process as highly as
the finished product.
Lot no. 18
Title: Studio 22″
Size: 150cm x 77cm
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Indicated value:
ZAR 200 000
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Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe
donated by
the artist
Lot no. 19
Title: Young Swimmer Girl
Size: 80cm tall
Medium: Bronze
Limited Edition 4 of 8
Indicated value:
ZAR 180 000
Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe grew up on a farm near the diamond-mining
town of Cullinan. It was here that she became interested in art, creating
and re-interpreting materials from an early age. She remembers
sitting on the banks of a small stream and building imaginary cities
and their people from the red mud, and recalls being on the floor in
her mother’s ceramic studio and pressing fingerprints into a ball of
clay, entranced by the malleability.
Marieke completed a BA Honours in Fine Arts at the University of Pretoria,
graduating in 1999. She is currently in the process of completing her
Masters in Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. In 1997,
Marieke received a merit award in the Sasol New Signatures art
competition, as well as second place in the PPC Cement Young Concrete
Sculptor Awards. She went on to win the PPC Cement Young Concrete
Sculptor Award in 1999. She has completed numerous commissions
and her work is represented in the Johannesburg Art Gallery as well as
in several public sites, private collections and galleries.
The primary focus and preoccupation of Marieke’s body of work is and
has been an exploration of the female form. She is intrigued by the
way in which sculpture mimics the three dimensionality of a human
presence and thus the slightly surreal dialogue it invites – human to
human look-alike. She also loves the capacity that sculpture has to
freeze the transient into sculpted reality keeping it “alive” long after
moments and persons have changed.
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12-day luxury
Mediterranean cruise
including flights
Donated by Crystal Cruises and
Opulent Living Cruises
Lot no 20
‘Goddesses and Gladiators’ 12-
day all-inclusive cruise, from 1
May 2016 to 13 May 2016, for
two people sharing a deluxe
stateroom.
Includes two economy flights
to Istanbul and from Rome ex
Cape Town or Johannesburg.
Indicated value:
ZAR R165 000
The seaside towns of Italy, the great treasures of ancient Greece and
the architectural wonders of imperial Turkey – these are the romantic
destinations you can discover on the Goddesses and Gladiators cruise.
The 12-day voyage on board the luxurious Crystal Symphony starts in
Istanbul on Sunday 1 May 2016 and ends in Rome on Friday 13 May
2016. It sails via the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Nafplio and
Kefalonia, and the beautiful Italian towns of Crotone and Sorrento. It
includes two days at sea, as well as overnight stays in Istanbul and Rome
so you can experience the magnificence of these great cities.
Crystal Cruises has been voted the World’s Best Mid-size Ship Line by
Condé Nast Traveler readers. The spacious Crystal Symphony boasts
461 luxurious staterooms, each with a private balcony. A selection
of restaurants, cafés and bars offers a world-class dining experience,
plus there is 24-hour room service. The sports deck features a full-size
paddle-tennis court, an outdoor lap pool as well as a golf driving range
and putting greens, while the Feng Shui-designed Crystal Spa offers a
pampering array of Asian and Western face and body treatments.
Luxury all-inclusive packages include all onboard meals and drinks,
including premium spirits, fine wines, Champagne, and speciality teas
and coffees. Restaurant and housekeeping staff gratuities are also part
of the package. Shore excursions can be booked for an extra fee.
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Jean Doyle
donated by
the artist
Jean Doyle is one of South Africa’s leading sculptors. She has been
sculpting professionally for over 35 years and is considered to be one
of the most established sculptors in her country. Her magnificent
bronzes are renowned all over the world and are found in many public
and private collections. They adorn the homes of many prominent
people both here and abroad.
Lot no. 21
Title: Flame Dancer
Size: 90cm high
Medium: Bronze
Indicated value:
ZAR 120 000
Doyle has had numerous solo exhibitions and has taken part in many
group shows. These include the Florence Biennale, Salzburg World Art
and Antiques Fair, Art Ghent Fair in Flanders, and Amsterdam Whitney,
International Fine Art, New York. Her latest exhibitions include ‘Capital
Culture’ in London and ‘Exposed’ in Moscow.
Public sculptures include “Just Nuisance” in Simonstown; Nelson
Mandela “Long Walk to Freedom” at the Groot Drakenstein Prison
in Paarl and at the South African Embassy in Washington DC; the
Angolan National Monument “Kifangondo” in Luanda; and the Dr
Hastings Banda monument in Lilongwe, Malawi.
All her work is cast by the Doyle Art Foundry, where she works in
close collaboration with the staff who make the waxes, the moulds
and bronze casts. The foundry is run by her husband, Mike, and was
opened in 1980.
Doyle was recently awarded The CEO Magazine’s “Lifetime Achiever
Award” for South Africa’s most influential woman in Business and
Government. In 2014, she was nominated as a finalist in the South
African Department of Arts and Culture Mbokodo Awards, in the
category of leading sculptor.
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4 prime tickets for a
chelsea match
incl. flights & hotel
donated by
GEODIS Freight Forwarding
Lot no. 22
4 Chelsea match tickets with
hospitality package;
4 economy flights ex Cape Town
or Johannesburg;
1 night accommodation in
London
Indicated value:
ZAR R90 000
The English Premier League is for sure one of the most fascinating soccer
leagues in the world. Four of you will have the opportunity to watch the
match on the 19th of March 2016 against West Ham United from prime
seats and enjoy the VIP treatment of the included hospitality package.
This exceptional experience includes return economy flights from Cape
Town or Johannesburg to London and a night in a luxurious hotel.
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Lionel Smit
donated by
the artist
Lionel Smit was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1982 and started
exhibiting straight after finishing school at Pro Arte, Alphen Park. He now
lives and works in Cape Town and is best known for his contemporary
portraiture executed through monumental canvasses and sculptures.
Lot no. 23
Title: Cumulate
Size: 83cm x 44cm x 56cm
Medium: Resin
Edition 1 of 6
Indicated value:
ZAR 75 000
Lionel exhibits in South Africa, where he is considered one of the
country’s youngest investment artists, and abroad. His work is
currently on exhibition at art fairs in Amsterdam, Germany, India,
Miami, Monaco, London and Hong Kong. Over the past 10 years he
has established a substantial international following with collectors
ranging from Standard Chartered Bank to Laurence Graff, with Graff’s
acquisitions on display at his Delaire Graff wine estate.
One of Lionel’s paintings was exhibited as part of the 2013 BP Portrait
Awards at the National Portrait Gallery in London, where it won the
Viewer’s Choice Award and was selected as the main ‘face’ used in
advertising and posters for the exhibition. Another career highlight
was having one of his paintings published on the cover of ‘Christie’s
Auction Catalogue’. He was also recently honoured with a Ministerial
Award for Visual Art from the Department of Culture.
Lionel exemplifies the creative’s urge for constant experimentation.
Exploring themes that include cultural and individual identity within
South Africa, his portraits showcase a complex interplay of artistic
expression and aesthetic sensitivity that allows his work to be both
conceptually complex while remaining accessible to the general public.
A constant drive to experiment with his chosen medium –
predominantly bronze and oil paint – has allowed his technique and
aesthetic to grow and develop.
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silent auction:
THE little artist School
Deutsche Bank South Africa Foundation (DBSAF) is a proud supporter
of The Little Artist School, a Johannesburg-based project that creates
an opportunity for disadvantaged youth to attend art classes and to
learn a skill. It has brought seven works from the school to exhibit at
‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’, all of which can be bid for in a
silent auction during the course of the evening. The winning bids will
be announced at the end of the event, with all money raised going
back to the school.
Founded in 1999 by internationally renowned artist Edward
Selematsela, The Little Artist School provides rehabilitated street
children, orphans and those from poor inner-city communities with
the facilities to explore their creative potential. With patience and
encouragement, Edward and his team of artist teachers assist the
children in developing their self-esteem and in ultimately becoming
productive individuals. The project has been a success story with the
help and encouragement of Peter Robinson and his late wife Dulcie,
who answered the call to assist Edward achieve his goal.
The Little Artist School not only offers an art education, it also opens
its children’s minds to innovative solutions and creative thinking. The
school offers a consistent and safe space where the art teachers –
who include Edward, Ramarutha Makoba, Lazarus Ramontseng, Hines
Matshoba, Bheki Mthethwa and Boderick Somana – are not only
teachers but strong role models and mentors for the youth.
“In black communities only very few children know what art is,”
says Edward. “The idea is to provide a facility where the children can
develop confidence through achievement in creative skills. Keeping
the children off the street and from crime by fostering their skills is a
key aspect of the organisation.“
A primary objective of The Little Artist School is to get students’ art to a
level where it can be displayed at various exhibitions. To give students
a platform, it has recently opened Art Gallery on Milner, located at 144
Milner Avenue in Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg.
DBSAF has invested over R100 million in education and social projects
in South Africa. It is proud to fund this incredible project, which
promotes South African culture, discipline and a desire to strive.
The Foundation has arranged permanent teaching facilities at Barnato
High School in Hillbrow, where Tuesday and Thursday afternoon art
lessons provide a space for budding young artists, aged between six
and 22, to learn and practise art using various techniques. It has also
taken a group of artists to London to experience the city’s renowned
art galleries and museums.
The majority of the paintings created by The Little Artist School are
entered into competitions, and where possible, exhibited and sold
locally. Deutsche Bank also hosts an annual exhibition of the school’s
work, which is open to both staff and clients. All funds raised go
directly to the artists who participated. Through these initiatives, it
aims to give the children the chance to become award-winning artists,
a goal which some alumni of the school have already achieved.
Through partnership and the active participation of staff and clients,
Deutsche Bank hopes to continue to provide a stage and audience for
these talented individuals.
SILENT AUCTION: HOW TO BID
The silent auction of the seven art pieces from The Little Artist
School is open for bids until 23h00 on 10 September 2015.
To participate, simply SMS the lot number and your bid amount
to +27 (0)81 8757 180. Please ensure that your cellphone
number is not withheld.
The winning bidder will be called back on the night of the event.
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Edward Selematsela
“You strike a woman,
you strike a rock”
Silent auction lot 01
Size: 61cm x 91cm
Medium: Acrylic on
canvas board
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 15 000
Godfrey Ncube
“Black And White
Nguni Cow”
Silent auction lot 02
Size: 60cm x 70cm
Medium: Acrylic
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 3 000
SMS
01-YOUR AMOUNT
to +27 (0)81 8757 180
SMS
02-YOUR AMOUNT
to +27 (0)81 8757 180
Edward Selematsela was born in the rural area of Modjadji in
Limpopo. He studied graphic design and art at Eastside College (now
Johannesburg College) in Troyeville. He then started a fine-arts degree
at UNISA which, although he would have loved to, did not complete
because of the expense of transporting his artworks to the university.
After meeting Dulcie Robinson, she became his mentor, encouraging
him and promoting his art. She also helped him to realise his dream
of teaching art to underprivileged children by establishing The Little
Artist School.
Godfrey Ncube was born in Plumtree, Zimbabwe in 1991 where he
grew up in the area of Madlambudzi.
He came to South Africa in 2010 and began art lessons at The Little Artist
School in 2013. During the same year he won an award at the Black
Like Us annual exhibition. In 2014 he was accepted as a full member
of Artist Under The Sun, where he exhibits his work every month.
In 1997 he received the merit of excellence award from the French
Culture Centre in Pessac, Bordeaux. He was also awarded top honours
in the Black Like Us competition in 2007. Many companies and
individuals have purchased Edward’s art, including Vox United in
the USA, the South African Embassy in Madagascar, Deutsche Bank,
the Johannesburg Metropolitan Council, Wright Rose-Innes, the
Development Bank of SA and the University of Johannesburg.
Edward is married to Bongiwe and they have a son and a daughter.
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Ramarutha Makoba
“Change The World”
Bheki Mthethwa
“Man with dogs”
Silent auction lot 03
Size: 88cm x 115cm
Medium: Mixed media
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 13 000
Silent auction lot 04
Size: 92cm x 106cm
Medium: Watercolour and glue
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 6 000
SMS
03-YOUR AMOUNT
+27 (0)81 8757 180
Ramarutha Makoba was born in Soweto in 1984 where he grew up
in Diepkloof Zone 3 and 4.
SMS
04-YOUR AMOUNT
to +27 (0)81 8757 180
From an early age Makoba loved watching cartoons and used to
draw his favourite characters, including the Ninja Turtles and Tom &
Jerry. His father was a good artist but treated art as a hobby. It was
his grandmother who was the first person to encourage Makoba to
take his art seriously. He used to irritate his teachers by drawing in
class and so drew after school to avoid punishment.
When he was 13, he attended art classes at a local community centre
where Chris Molefe had a profound influence on his work. He later
attended workshops at the Johannesburg Art Gallery and completed
a two-year course at FUBA (Federated Union of Black Artists).
He joined Artist Proof Studio in 2004 where he received certificates
of excellence in his first and second years and was selected to
further his printmaking. He completed the third year professional
programme in 2007.
Bheki Mthethwa is a water-colourist born in 1980 in Mevamhlophe,
a rural area close to Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal.
As a boy he used to admire the portrait artists who sketched tourists
along the Durban beachfront. He bought his first sketch pad and
pencils at the age of 10 and produced his first self-portrait. A
stranger then advised him to go for training in Visual Arts at the BAT
(Bartel Arts Trust) Centre in Durban. Here the panel was impressed
with the quality of his work and he was selected to join the centre’s
programme for a year.
He later began working from home painting portraits and venturing
into signwriting as a means of supporting his mother and four
siblings. Later, he left for Johannesburg in hope of a better future. He
took classes at Creative Inner City Initiative (CICI) in Hillbrow and later
joined The Little Artist School. He is now one of the assistant teachers
there and sells his work both locally and abroad. He is also a member
of Artists Under The Sun and exhibits with them regularly.
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Moeketsi Moahloli
“Tselane”
Nditsheni Managa
“Brazier for a Business”
Silent auction lot 05
Size: 68cm x 50.5cm
Medium: Acrylic
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 3 500
Silent auction lot 06
Size: 80cm x 62cm
Medium: Acrylic
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 6 500
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Born in 1983 in Soweto, Moeketsi Moahloli was first introduced to the
world of art through reading graphic novels and watching animated
cartoons. In 2005, he enrolled in a multimedia course at the University
of Johannesburg, where he majored in 2D animation. Here he was also
exposed to many different forms of art, and made it his mission to
learn as much as he could about the visual arts, refining his own visual
and conceptual vocabulary which he expressed through his focus on
animation, graphic design, photography and film.
In 2010, Moahloli and his partner Paseka Moahloli established their
own graphic design company, called Black Bean Design, where he
works as an art director.
He was introduced to Edward Selematsela of The Little Artist School
in 2014 and soon after began painting. His first exhibition was with
The Little Artist School at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. He works
mostly with acrylic paint on portraits and landscapes where people
appear in the background.
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Nditsheni Managa was born at Nzhelele, Limpopo in March 1982. He
later moved to Pretoria, but then fell in love with Johannesburg where
he has settled.
He joined The Little Artist School in 2005 where he learnt different art
techniques and, through hard work and perseverance, has became an
assistant teacher there. He also studied professional printmaking with
Artist Proof Studio for three years.
In 2014 he was a member of staff at ART Gallery on Milner. He has
exhibited at Deutsche Bank, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Black Like Us,
the Absa L’Atelier, the Dulcie Robinson Memorial Exhibition, Alice Art
Gallery, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Turbine Art Fair, Art
Beat Gallery and ArtZone pop-up gallery.

DITABA Elias Sewape
“Busy City”
Silent auction lot 07
Size: 66.6cm x 77.7cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Framed
Indicated value:
ZAR 5 200
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Ditaba (aka Elias D. Sewape) was born in Morapalala village in Limpopo
in 1948. He is a self-taught artist who developed a love for art at an
early age growing up in the rural area of Duiwelskloof. After moving
to Johannesburg in the mid 1960s, he worked and attended art
lessons, before becoming a full-time artist in the 1980s. He is based in
Johannesburg’s CBD.
His art reflects his personal life experiences, which he feels will go a
long way to preserving SA’s history and its current state. He works in
various media, including oils, acrylic, pencil, pen ink and watercolour.
He has been awarded second prize at the IDC for Creative Artwork on
Display in 2005 and the Most Executive 1 Award at the Black Like Us
exhibition in 2010.
He has completed more than 1000 artworks, selling them locally and
abroad, mainly in the USA.
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christo pretorius
Azure at The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa,
Camps Bay / Western Cape
Christo started his career in food when he volunteered to cover for a
sick chef while working as a waiter at a holiday resort in Suffolk in the
UK. His natural talent for cooking soon made itself known and he moved
from trainee Commis Chef to Junior Chef de Partie in just six months.
Since then he’s held a senior position at Silver Hill Lodge in the
Drakensberg, worked luxury yachts in Florida, been the Bistro Chef at
The Plettenberg, a five-star Relais & Châteaux property in Plettenberg
Bay, and Sous Chef at Cape Royale Hotel’s ‘Bistro 1800°’.
His wide experience has culminated in his current position as Executive
Chef at Azure, where he initially apprenticed under former Executive
Chef Henrico Grobbelaar.
Christo placed second in the prestigious Sunday Times Young Chef of
the Year competition in 2012, was a regional finalist in the Unilever
Food Solutions Senior Chef of the Year in both 2011 and 2012, won
Unilever Food Solutions Junior Chef of the Year in 2010, and was placed
second at the 2010 Goldcrest Young Chef of the Year Competition.
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VIRGIL Kahn
Indochine at
Delaire Graff Estate,
Stellenbosch / Western Cape
Virgil Kahn has been at Delaire Graff Estate since Indochine opened,
initially working as a Chef de Partie under former head chef Jonathan
Heath. Today he is Head Chef and has 20 people in his team, of whom
14 are chefs.
His career experience prior to Indochine included a valuable five-year
stint at The Westin Cape Town, where he completed a three-year
chef’s course and also had the opportunity to travel extensively. At the
One&Only Cape Town he spent time at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, and
also six months at Nobu, where he learnt about fish, the intricacies
of sushi-making and the art of Asian marinating and seasoning –
experience that has proved to be invaluable in his current role.
As head chef of Indochine, Kahn wears two hats. First and foremost,
he is there to cater to every special request and dietary need of guests
checking into the 10 private lodges. Many of the guests are extremely
well travelled and accustomed to keeping their health and fitness
regimens on track, no matter where in the world they are. Indulgence
never goes out of fashion, however, and in the late afternoons, his
kitchen sends canapés – often clever teasers from the menu – to each
lodge, accompanied by a flute of chilled MCC bubbly.
Kahn is also the genius behind one of the best hotel breakfasts in the
country, served either in Indochine or set up privately in the lodges. It’s
a feast of locally sourced gourmet ingredients, including fresh fruits,
homemade granola, organic yoghurt, a selection of local charcuterie
and cheeses, freshly baked breads and pastries, as well as a menu of
breakfast dishes cooked to order. In fact, a Delaire Graff Lodges &
Spa breakfast encapsulates the local provenance, seasonal freshness,
and decadent surprise elements that underpin every aspect of this
dynamic young chef’s food philosophy.
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Menu of
Christo Pretorius &
Virgil Kahn
with sommelier Gregory Mutambe
Menu of
Malika van Reenen &
Gregory Czarnecki
with sommelier Neil Grant
Mozambican Prawn Green Curry
young bamboo, daikon, roasted prawn powder,
water dressing, tomalley
Spioenkop Riesling 2013
Smiling Valley Marron
hibiscus dressing, grapefruit and avocado
Julien Schaal Evidence Chardonnay 2013
‘Duck it Yourself’
infuse your own consommé, rehydrate your spring vegetables,
steep your agnolotti
Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2012
Spiced Coconut Broth
cauliflower, mushrooms and almonds
Paul Cluver Close Encounter Riesling 2015
Chalmar Steak Braai
56°C beef sirloin, smoked potato purée, grilled corn,
burnt shallots, carrot salad, braaibroodjie, barbeque sauce
Tradestone Free-Range Quail
pumpkin terrine and boudin blanc with foie gras, truffled jus
Waterkloof Seriously Cool Cinsault 2014
Warwick Blue Lady 2012
‘Spring Forest’
manjari cremeux, green tea and bitter cocoa soil,
wild-berry sorbet, young coconut
Ganache Tart
praline, passion fruit and bahibe ice cream
Constantia Uitsig Muscat NV
Delaire Graff Cape Vintage 2013
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malika van reenen
Signal at Cape Grace,
Cape Town / Western Cape
Despite being a hospitality industry veteran of 16 years, Malika van
Reenen still manages to ooze the enthusiasm of a junior chef who’s
just walked into her first kitchen. While her enthusiasm may be
youthful and infectious, as the award-winning Executive Chef of the
Cape Grace’s Signal Restaurant, her skill is inarguably polished.
After concluding her culinary studies in 1998, Malika wasted little
time getting herself noticed when she was selected to design a
proudly South African menu for the Grand Hotel ‘Les Trois Rois’ in
Basel, Switzerland. Similar honours followed when she was asked
to conceptualise yet another South African-focused menu for the
premier Meikles Hotel in Harare.
Malika attributes her skill of creating wholly South African dishes to
her Cape Malay roots. Her fascination with the innumerable spices
and flavours of traditional Cape Malay cuisine, coupled with her
extensive training in modern techniques, has seen her present some
truly innovative dishes to diners at Signal over the past five years.
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Gregory Czarnecki
Waterkloof Restaurant,
Somerset West / Western Cape
Fuelled by a wealth of experience garnered in some of the finest
Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Grégory Czarnecki lends his
fine-dining flair to the Cape Winelands as the Executive Chef of the
signature restaurant at Waterkloof Estate in the Helderberg.
Born and bred in Burgundy, his cooking style remains loyal to his
French roots and the lessons learnt from his mentor, 3-star Michelin
Chef Alain Senderens. His food at Waterkloof’s gorgeously appointed
gourmet hotspot is enriched by fresh inspiration from the restaurant’s
spectacular setting, perched high on the slopes of the Schapenberg
with an eagle’s-eye view over False Bay.
Blessed with a natural ability to turn classic recipes and the finest
quality, local and seasonal produce into an unsurpassed dining
experience fit for discerning palates, his career guest list attests to his
high culinary standards. Tony Blair, Nicolas Sarkozy, Paul McCartney
and Woody Allen are but a few of the high-profile personalities for
whom he cooked while still in France. His French culinary career saw
him working exclusively in the Parisian kitchens of Michelin-rated
restaurants, including the 2-star Restaurant Senderens, the 3-star
Relais & Châteaux Restaurant Lucas Carton and the 1-star Pergolèse.
Other highlights of his international experience include the opening,
recipe design and menu conceptualisation for leading restaurants in
Brussels, Geneva and Lyon.
“I draw inspiration from people who not only love good food and
wine but also appreciate wine and food pairings; guests who seek
the best local seasonal produce to complement wine with a naturalist
approach,” says Grégory, who shares his passion with his staff to
achieve the ultimate combination of textures, taste and flavour with
each meal they serve.
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Rudi liebenberg
Planet Restaurant at Belmond
Mount Nelson Hotel,
Cape Town / Western Cape
Award-winning Executive Chef, Rudi Liebenberg commands one of
South Africa’s oldest and finest hotels – Belmond Mount Nelson – and
is the inspired guiding hand behind Planet, its scintillating and stylish
restaurant.
“My aim has always been to create a clear and unique culinary identity
for the Grande Dame which is informed and inspired by modern tastes
but has its roots planted firmly in her rich heritage,” Rudi says.
Rudi’s focus is on natural ingredients and preferred sustainable
farming practices, and he believes in building trust and relationships
with choice suppliers. “The foundation of my process starts with
respect – respect for the ingredients, respect for the end-product
and respect for the guests,” he says. “We want to create a transparent
process from supplier to plate.”
Last year, The Planet won the Trip Advisor travel choice award in the
category “Top 20 Favourite Places to Eat” and was also awarded Top
10 Hotel Restaurant in the World by Hoteliers magazine. In 2012, Rudi
was awarded the Sunday Times Chef of the Year.
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marthinus ferreira
DW eleven-13,
Johannesburg / Gauteng
Chef patron of DW eleven-13 in Johannesburg, Marthinus Ferreira is a
man who draws on a wealth of experience garnered from working in
some of the finest UK dining destinations, among these the Riverside
Brasserie, The Fat Duck, The Hinds Head and Gordon Ramsay’s
Boxwood Cafe.
Whether teamed with Michelin-starred masters or expanding culinary
appreciation on home soil, there is dedication and vision deeply
entwined in all that Marthinus does. Since 2010, DW eleven-13 has
earned Eat Out Top 10 awards for three consecutive years. In 2012 it
received a three-star Roussouw Restaurant Guide rating as well as a
Diners Club Platinum award for its wine list.
Marthinus’ dishes provide patrons with an experience, not just a meal
and he challenges them to really “eat out of the box”. This is not more
evident than at The Grazing Room, an extension of DW eleven-13,
where tapas-style dishes change on a regular basis in order to keep
the menu dynamic.
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Menu of
Rudi Liebenberg &
Marthinus Ferreira
with sommelier Pearl Oliver
Menu of
Michelle Theron &
Bertus Basson
with sommelier Manuel Cabello
Asian-style Seafood Tapas
Lammershoek Cellar Foot Hárslevelü 2012
From the Farmer
Jerusalem artichoke and wild-garlic soup with a leek terrine
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2014
From the Yard
variations on duck and chicken influenced by The Americas
De Wetshof Estate Thibault 2006
From the Past
favourite carnival sweets and treats
Beaumont Goutte d’Or 2014
Grapefruit and Fennel-cured Franschhoek Trout
buttermilk, cucumber, black sourdough, Cape-curried West Coast
mussels, marinated calamari, “bokkom” Caesar salad,
sumac-seared tuna, asparagus and “brusselkraut”,
“suurvygie” dressing
Spice Route ‘The Amos Block’ Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Organic Beets
nasturtium and warm celeriac cream
Creation Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
Karoo Lamb, Carved Saddle and Braised Neck
heirloom carrots, sweet & sour pumpkin salad,
charred saffron cauliflower, sultana and olive
grilled potatoes with pulled pork and capers
Eisen & Viljoen Normandie 2011
“Le Carnival” South African Style
chocolate affair with fruit sorbet “lollipop” & sherbet
NV La Motte Straw Wine
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michelle theron
Pierneef à La Motte
at La Motte Wine Estate,
Franschhoek / Western Cape
Chef de Cuisine Michelle Theron has been with Pierneef à La Motte since
it opened in 2010. Passionate about traditional food and sustainable
sourcing, she’s played an integral part in the development of the
Franschhoek restaurant’s regional recipes and its Cape Winelands
Cuisine cookbook.
Michelle’s interest in all things culinary started as a young girl
growing up in a typical South African home where daily activities were
planned around meal times and produce came from the back garden.
Her curiosity was fuelled by culinary literature and her admiration for
chefs such as Margot Janse, Clare Smythe and Elena Arzak.
After her culinary studies, Michelle cooked at various restaurants in
the Winelands as well as in Cape Town, all the experience of which
has contributed to her canny ability to express traditional flavours in
a modern and on-trend way.
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ERTUS BASSON
Overture Restaurant
at Hidden Valley;
Stellenbosch / Western Cape
Bertus Basson is famed for the phenomenal success of Overture, a
highly acclaimed Stellenbosch restaurant that he’s been integral in
establishing as one of the finest in South Africa. Under his leadership as
chef and owner since 2007, this picturesque Winelands establishment
has been present in the Eat Out Top 10 South African Restaurants for
six years in a row, and acquired three stars in the Rossouw’s Restaurant
guide for four years running.
His commitment to great food made with fresh, local ingredients and
his acute attention to detail is the key to his culinary success and high
standing in the industry.
Alongside cooking at Overture, Bertus caters for private events, offers
workshops and provides consultative services to restaurant owners.
He has also excelled as a competition chef, and he notably joined The
Ultimate Braai Master, a popular South African reality cooking show,
as a judge in 2014.
He opened a second restaurant in the Winelands in February 2015,
when he was invited to join Spice Route Destination, a carefully
curated selection of highly skilled artisanal producers who showcase
their produce to the public from a venue near Fairview Estate in
Paarl. Bertus Basson at Spice Route offers traditional South African
meals with a modernised twist – diners can feast on ‘Boere Scramble’
for breakfast, or tuck into Lamb Bobotie followed by Tannie Hetta’s
apple pie for lunch.
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Garth Almazan
Catharina’s Restaurant at
Steenberg Vineyard,
Constantia / Western Cape
Garth Almazan has been the Executive Chef at Catharina’s for more
than 15 years. A born-and-bred Capetonian, Garth’s love of food
started with the delicious spicy seafood starters that his father
cooked before dinner.
Having trained under Garth Stroebel of The Mount Nelson for
three years, Garth assisted in representing South Africa at the
prestigious Bocuse d’Or in France, and won the Junior Chef of the
Year competition in his third year of cooking.
Garth was Head Chef of Shamwari Game Reserve before taking the
helm at Catharina’s. Under Garth’s leadership, the Catharina’s team
has won several impressive accolades, and has become known as one
of South Africa’s top restaurants.
With a firm belief in keeping cuisine simple, using the finest
ingredients and letting them sing, Garth Almazan is a passionate
chef with a weakness for wine gums.
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darren badenhorst
The Restaurant
at Grande Provence,
Franschhoek / Western Cape
Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst upholds the world-class fine dining
standards of the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate with flair. He
works with Michelin-starred Michel Louws of Grande Provence’s sister
property, Huka Lodge in New Zealand, sharing culinary knowledge and
ideas to ensure both establishments meet their full potential – a role
he describes as “a huge honour”.
Darren describes his style as “fine-dining French cuisine with an Asian
twist”. Prepared from local fare and flavoured with global influences
both modern and classical, his cuisine is characterised by a philosophy
of innovation through passion and simplicity, with signature dishes
that are honest, nutritious and delicious.
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Menu of
Garth Almazan &
Darren Badenhorst
with sommelier Higgo Jacobs
Menu of
Scot Kirton &
Chantel Dartnall
with sommelier Germain Lehodey
Cold Smoked Trout Gravadlax
yuzu and salmon caviar, globed terrine of hot, smoked
mountain-stream marron ceviche, samphire, mountain water,
aloe vera, wood sorrel, wild cress, beetroot aioli,
mosaic carpaccio, wild garlic flower
The Grande Provence White 2013
Tuna Tataki and Tartare
chipotle, avocado, shiitake, kataifi, confit lemon
Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2014
Green Pea
seared scallop, pea and parma ham, truffle espuma
Steenberg Semillon 2014
The Alchemist’s Infusion
West Coast rock lobster, vegetable hibiscus consommé
Lemberg Hárslevelü 2013
Chargrilled Chalmar Beef Fillet
Pommes Anna, bone-marrow custard, onion soubise,
wild-mushroom terrine, broccoli purée, rosemary flowers,
Bordelaise sauce
Hartenberg Gravel Hill Shiraz 2009
Hot Fondant Sphere & Semi-frozen Anglaise, aerated espresso,
red-velvet textures, salted cocoa twig, Amarula pipette
Asian-style Pork Belly
sticky miso aubergine,
kimchi, crackling, bok choy, corn and endive cannelloni, gua bao
Driehoek Pinot Noir 2012
The Fantasy Forest
Guanaja 70%, Caramelia 36%, Ivoire 35%
Vondeling Sweet Caroline 2012
KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny
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Scot Kirton
La Colombe at Silvermist,
Constantia / Western Cape
Scot Kirton entered the kitchen at Haute Cabrière restaurant in
Franschhoek in 2001 with no training and quickly worked his way
up to Sous Chef over a period of four years. In 2006 he embarked
on a stint at the acclaimed Savoy Grill in London, one of Gordon
Ramsay’s restaurants, where he did a two-year crash course in the
art of blasphemy and ‘the perfect plate’.
At the end of 2007, Scot returned to South Africa where he joined
Luke Dale-Roberts as Sous Chef at La Colombe. From there he moved
to the neighbouring River Café, taking up the position of head chef
at this iconic Constantia eatery. In 2010, he returned to La Colombe,
following in the footsteps of esteemed chefs Franck Dangereux and
Luke Dale-Roberts by becoming its Head Chef.
La Colombe recently moved to Silvermist Organic Wine Estate at the
top of Constantia Nek, but it remains an evergreen favourite. The
new venue, with its sweeping views and very own organic gardens,
provides the perfect environment for Scot to weave his magic.
Experience and humility has taught him to celebrate the best
seasonal ingredients and reveal clean, balanced flavours on the
plate. “You have to cook from your heart and believe in the dish
you are creating. Anything is possible, and this is the philosophy we
celebrate at La Colombe,” he says.
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chantel dartnall
Mosaic at
The Orient Boutique Hotel,
Pretoria / Gauteng
Chantel Dartnall is one of South Africa’s most highly regarded chefs
and is the winner of the 2014 Eat Out San Pellegrino Chef of the Year
Award, a title she first won in 2009.
Chantel combines her classical French training with her love of
nature and is well known for creating the art of nature on a plate
with delightful botanical dishes. She draws her inspiration from her
travels as well as from the Francolin Conservancy which surrounds
Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient. She is passionate about using
organic and seasonal produce and brings an innovative approach
to food preparation and presentation. She has always embraced her
femininity and feels that it is important for chefs to present their
true personality to their guests with what they present on a plate.
Mosaic is known for its impressive eight-course Grande Dégustation
menu as well as its six-course Discovery Dégustation that changes
four times a year to reflect the seasons. Be sure to pop into the
kitchen as Chef Chantel is always in attendance to meet guests when
the restaurant is open.
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Chris erasmus
Foliage,
Franschhoek / Western Cape
Chris Erasmus’s love for food and organic produce began as a boy
growing up in the Karoo. One of four children raised by a single
mother, Chris would pitch in to help prepare meals. He was taught by
his mother how to make everything himself – from preserving jams
and butchering meat to making jellies, biltong and tripe.
After leaving home Chris flirted with chemical engineering and
dentistry while working part-time in bars and restaurants – until he
decided he should pursue his dream and study to become a chef.
After graduating from the Elsa van der Nest Culinary Academy, Chris
worked at Cape Grace under Chef Craig Cormack before doing his
in-service training at the former Five Flies restaurant in Cape Town.
Chris then left South Africa for the UK, where he met Chef Shane
Osborn, who was to become his culinary mentor. Shane taught Chris
urgency, precision and skill, and also allowed him room to explore his
interest in chemistry and the cooking techniques and processes used
in the fast-paced kitchen.
On his return to South Africa, Chris took on the position of Executive
Chef at the new Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, where his culinary
flair put it on the Eat Out Top 10 Restaurants list in 2013. In 2014 he
opened his own restaurant in Franschhoek, called Foliage, where he
marries his passion for foraging wild ingredients with heritage food.
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jürgen schneider
Springfontein Eats
at Springfontein Wine Estate,
Stanford / Western Cape
When Jürgen Schneider opened his first restaurant in Germany, it
was awarded a Michelin star within 10 months. Food lovers from
Berlin regularly braved a 160km drive over gravel roads for the
opportunity to enjoy the food at his out-of-the-way venue.
Before bringing his culinary talents to South Africa in 2013, this
accomplished and adventurous chef held a Michelin star for an
uninterrupted 18 years.
He and his wife Susanne opened Springfontein Eats on a wine
farm outside Stanford in October 2013, and it has quickly become
a landmark attraction in the small Overberg town. A keen forager,
often to be found out on his mountain bike looking for mushrooms
and other edible plants, Springfontein Eats’ daily-changing menu
features his foraged ingredients as well as vegetables from the
estate gardens.
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Menu of
Chris Erasmus &
Jürgen Schneider
with sommelier Joakim Blackadder
SEVEN of south africa’s
best sommeliers
Acclaimed sommeliers
match each of the seven menus
with a complementary selection
of the best wines South
Africa has to offer
Gregory Mutambe
Cured Salmon Trout and Soufflé of Wild Herbs
Reyneke Reserve White 2014
Neil Grant
Pearl Oliver
Smoked Muscovy Duck and Crayfish Dim Sum
BBQ spare-rib consommé,
root radishes and carrots, charred corn
Anura MCC 2008
Manuel Cabello
Higgo Jacobs
Germain Lehodey
Joakim Blackadder
Pine-smoked and braised Beef Hump
ragout of artichokes and forest mushrooms, wood sorrel
Waterkloof Circumstance Syrah 2012
Olives and Chocolate
Spider Collaborative Series Dancing in Other Words
Noble Late Harvest 2009
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Gregory Mutambe
Neil Grant
Azure at The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa,
Camps Bay / Western Cape
Burrata, Bocca and Open Door
Restaurants
Cape Town / Western Cape
Gregory Mutambe was born in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands in 1984
and was originally meant to become an accountant like his father.
While tutoring maths on a part-time basis, Gregory was offered a job
at the Mukuyu Winery in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East region. He
accepted and the rest, as they say, is history.
He moved to South Africa to pursue his dream of developing a career
in the wine industry, graduating with a Diploma in Wine from the
Cape Wine Academy in Gauteng.
In May 2010 Gregory moved to Cape Town where he worked as a
sommelier at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands for a year before moving
to The Twelve Apostles where he now serves as Head Sommelier.
He is considered one of South Africa’s most talented young wine
connoisseurs and is a sought-after wine selection panellist, working
on SAA’s First and Business Class Winelist and Platter’s Wine Guide.
The renowned ex-sommelier of the award-winning Rust en Vrede
Wine Estate and Restaurant, Neil Grant is the co-founder and owner
of Burrata Restaurant. Situated in Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill,
which has become a food destination of note within the city, Burrata
offers a modern take on contemporary Italian cuisine.
After graduating, Grant spent seven years in San Francisco where
he earned his certification as a sommelier in 2005 and worked with
the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, which was voted the Best Wine
Merchant in the USA by Food & Wine magazine. Once back in South
Africa in 2006, Neil helped build Rust en Vrede’s wine profile with
chef David Higgs. Within three years, the wine estate had won a slew
of accolades. Neil left Rust en Vrede in 2011 and opened Burrato
with his business partner Barry Engelbrecht in March 2012.
Neil is Chairman of the South African Sommeliers Association and
has also graced the judging panel for the Bollinger Exceptional Wine
Service Award alongside fellow international sommeliers.
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Pearl Oliver
Manuel Cabello
Planet Restaurant at Belmond
Mount Nelson Hotel,
Cape Town / Western Cape
Ellerman House,
Bantry Bay / Western Cape
Pearl began her career as a waitress at Steenberg Hotel in Constantia,
aged just 19. Here she was inducted into the hotel’s Dream Catcher
programme where she discovered her passion for wine. She enrolled
in the Cape Wine Academy and combined her studies with working at
the Steenberg winery, an experience that added to the depth of her
wine knowledge.
In 2009 she won Best Wine Steward of the Year in the Diners Club
Wine List Awards.
She spent three years at Belthazar Restaurant and Wine Bar, where
she handled an extensive wine list, before taking up the position
of sommelier at Myoga Restaurant at Vineyard Hotel, where she
worked with award-winning chef Mike Bassett. She’s now joined
Rudi Liebenberg at the Planet Bar and Restaurant at Cape Town’s
prestigious Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel.
Born in Viña del Mar in Chile, Manuel has a rich background in
the wine and hospitality industries. After finishing his studies, he
worked at wineries in the Casablanca Valley, as well as in local night
clubs. With the goal of travelling the world, Manuel then moved to
Miami to join the cruise industry. After years serving as the Beverage
Manager on various cruises, he ran his own bed-and-breakfast in
Chile for two years and worked as a sommelier for five years.
Certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, Manuel was
lucky enough to travel to renowned wine regions around the world
to further his already formidable wine repertoire. While expanding
his wine palate, he found himself in Cape Town, where he decided
to settle down.
He now works as the Head Sommelier at Ellerman House, a Relais &
Châteaux boutique hotel renowned for its excellent service. There he
manages the 8000-bottle cellar and one of the most prestigious and
award-winning wine lists in the country. He is also busy preparing
for the advanced certification of the Court of Master Sommeliers.
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higgo jacobs
germain lehodey
Independent wine consultant,
Cape Town / Western Cape
Mosaic at
The Orient Boutique Hotel,
Pretoria / Gauteng
Before, during and after studying and qualifying in Law at Stellenbosch
University, Higgo Jacobs spent nine years on either side of the cellar
door: first making wine, then marketing and exporting it. He relocated
to the UK in 2007 where he worked with highly respected importer
Anthony Byrne Fine Wines, and later managed the Notting Hill branch
of award-winning wine merchant Jeroboams. He certified with the
Court of Master Sommeliers and also holds a Wine and Spirit Education
Trust, Advanced Certificate (with distinction).
Higgo returned to South Africa to take on the role of resident Sommelier
at Steenberg Hotel, after which he started his own consultancy working
with various establishments in the wine industry. Holder of a certificate
of distinction in the Wine Magazine/Michael Fridjhon Tasting Academy,
Higgo is senior judge at the International Wine Challenge and tastes
for various local publications and competitions. He is also General
Secretary and founding member of the South African Sommelier
Association, co-ordinator of Nederburg’s auction selection tastings and
Tasting Director for the Top 100 SA Wines Challenge.
Germain Lehodey has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the
food and beverage sector, having started his career as a sommelier at
the world renowned La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris. He has also
been a finalist in the Best Sommelier of the World competition.
The recipient of a number of industry awards, Germain has worked at
top establishments around the country. He lectured at the Wits Hotel
School and sets course papers for the Cape Wine Academy. He also
regularly holds “ingredient” tastings for anything from salt to bottled
water so that people can expand their food knowledge.
At Mosaic, Germain is in charge of a cellar comprising more than 40 000
bottles of top South African and international wines. The Mosaic wine
list has twice been named Best South African Wine List at the South
African 100 Best Wine List awards, and in 2014 the restaurant was
awarded two wine glasses in Wine Spectator magazine, and is one of
only three establishments in Africa to have received that honour.
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Hog House Brewing Company,
Cape Town / Western Cape
Joakim Blackadder was born in Sweden where he received his foundation
hospitality training at Leksands Gymnasium. In 2005, he enrolled in the
sommelier programme at Stockholm’s Restaurangakademien, receiving
his diploma from this top sommelier school and centre for gastronomy
in 2006. He then took on the role of sommelier coordinator and gained
valuable experience in Michelin-stared restaurants.
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Joakim moved to South Africa in 2008, where his first position was as
sommelier at the prestigious Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. He moved
from there to The Roundhouse/Rumbullion restaurant in Cape Town.
After two-and-a-half years as sommelier and general manager, he
won the first Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award in 2011.
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His wine journey then took him to Rust en Vrede, where he received
the inaugural Wine Service Award from Eat Out magazine, along
with the award for the Best Wine List in Africa and the Middle East
from The World of Fine Wine magazine. During his time at Rust en
Vrede, Joakim joined the Commanderie de Bordeaux en Afrique du
Sud as Commandeur, became a Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de
Champagne and completed his diploma studies with Wine and Spirit
Education Trust (WSET).
He left Rust en Vrede in early 2014 to relaunch Vinovation and manage
its portfolio, and source and supply chain. In June 2015 he joined the
Hog House Brewing Company as head sommelier to manage the
beverage programme and service for the group.
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Riedel recognises that the
bouquet, taste, balance and
finish of a wine is affected by
the shape of the glass from
which it is enjoyed.
Over forty years ago, Claus
Riedel began his pioneering
work to create stemware
that would match and
complement different wines
and spirits.
Gavin Ferreira
Food & Beverage
MAnager
Azure at The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa,
Camps Bay / Western Cape
“The finest glasses for both
technical and hedonistic
purposes are those made by
Riedel. The effect of these
glasses on fine wine is profound.
I cannot emphasize enough what
a difference they make.”
Robert M Parker Jr
The Wine Advocate
Gavin Ferreira started his career in the hospitality industry in 2001
as a chef at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England – a venue that
combined fine French cuisine with old English traditions.
He spent a total of four years in the UK, where he held hospitality
positions that included Management Trainee at Summer Lodge Country
House Hotel in Dorset, part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
On his return to South Africa in 2008, he started at Red Carnation’s
Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa as Banqueting Floor Manager, later
being promoted to Banqueting Manager. In April 2010 he was
appointed the hotel’s Food & Beverage Manager and nowadays holds
also the position of Deputy General Manager at the prestigious Cape
Town hotel.
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seven aspiring
young chefs
The seven finalists in the
‘Chefs who share – Young
Chef Award’ 2015 competition
present their canapés and work
alongside South Africa’s best in
the event kitchen
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Mint, the Local Grill
The intimate three-level Mint, the Local Grill restaurant boasts a spectacular open-plan show kitchen that
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Mint, the Local Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Anand Bhana
Ludwig van Biljon
Marisa Botes
Germaine Esau
Jamie-lee Saunders
Edna Visser
Etienne Wessels
The Twankey Bar
Located in the old Temple Chambers of the former BOE Building, the Twankey Bar serves the city’s finest
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YOUNG CHEF AWARD

chefs who share
young chef award
2015
Identifying and
mentoring the top chefs
of tomorrow
The ‘Young Chef Award’ is an opportunity for every young chef who
wants to make a name for him- or herself to do exactly that. The aim
of the award is to find talented young people, give them opportunities,
inspire them and help them to develop their skills.
‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’ invited 75 culinary establishments
(restaurants, hotels, lodges, schools) from across South Africa to
encourage their rising stars to participate in this competition.
Anand Bhana, Demi Chef de Partie
Hartford House, Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal
Ludwig van Biljon, Demi Chef de Partie
Delaire Graff Estate, Indochine Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Marisa Botes, Pastry Chef de Partie
La Motte, Pierneef à la Motte Restaurant, Franschhoek
To enter, the young chefs needed to create an original, innovative
canapé that could be served as a culinary highlight at the start of the
‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’ charity gala. Entrants needed
to send in a colour photograph of the canapé as well as a full recipe,
including precise measurements and food costs for 100 pieces, and a
suggested presentation.
A panel of top chefs and experienced foodies was put together to
assess the canapés submitted and select seven young chefs as
competition finalists. The judging panel comprised:
• Tracey Younghusband, private chef and food consultant
• Tessa Purdon, Editor of Food24
• Lentswe Bhengu, local ambassador of the ‘Young Chef Award’, chef
and TV personality
• Naz Moosa, celebrity cook of www.zira.co.za
• Carianne Wilkinson, Vice Principal of Silwood School of Cookery
• Florian Gast, Editorial Director of Opulent Living Magazine and cofounder
of ‘Chefs who share’.
The seven finalists were invited to attend the ‘Chefs who share’ gala
evening and present their canapés to guests. They were also given the
unique opportunity to cook alongside 14 of South Africa’s best chefs
at this prestigious culinary event.
The seven 2015 Young Chef Award finalists who are participating in
the ‘Chefs who share’ gala evening are:
Germaine Esau, Sous Chef
Majeka House, Makaron Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Jamie-lee Saunders, Commis Chef
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Red Indigo Restaurant, Hermanus
Edna Visser, Commis Chef
The Restaurant at Waterkloof Wines, Somerset West
Etienne Wessels, Chef de Partie
Grande Roche Hotel, Bosman’s Restaurant, Paarl
At the end of the ‘Chefs who share’ gala evening, the 14 participating
chefs and international patron Reto Mathis will vote for the overall
winner of the ‘Young Chef Award’ 2015.
This prestigious award comes with a trip to Europe (with a flight sponsored
by Swiss International Air Lines), and the chance to cook in a Michelinstarred
restaurant for a few days. The executive chef of the restaurant
will spend time with the winner and share personal tricks and advice.
Additionally, the winning Young Chef will be invited by Moët & Chandon
to visit its headquarters in Épernay, in the heart of the Champagne
region in France and present him or her with the opportunity to
participate in a workshop with a member of the Moët & Chandon
winemaking committee and a resident chef.
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Lentswe Bhengu
reto mathis
South African ambassador for
the ‘Chefs who share – Young
Chef Award’
International patron
of the ‘Chefs who share – Young
Chef Award’
www.mathisfood.ch
Lentswe Bhengu has been passionate about food ever since he was a
child growing up in KwaZulu-Natal. After five years in the investment
finance industry, he exchanged his suit and tie for a chef’s jacket in
2010 when he enrolled at The Culinary Academy in the Cape Winelands.
It was a dream come true to graduate as a professional chef and work
at fine-dining restaurants like the Savoy Cabbage, The Roundhouse
and Saucisse Boutique Deli in Cape Town.
Lentswe and a friend started Green Zebra Productions, a local film and
media production house that produces Africa on a Plate, a food show
hosted by Lentswe for The Africa Channel. The show has taken him
around South Africa and to countries such as Tanzania and Nigeria to
experience the unique flavours and textures of African cuisine.
“What I’ve learned along my food journey – both from the top chefs at
the restaurants where I worked and from the many cooks around Africa
who have shared their traditional recipes on my show – has proved
invaluable,” he says. “There’s nothing like a good mentor to inspire you
and help you on your culinary path. I’m proud to be associated with the
‘Young Chef Award’, which is a wonderful opportunity for South Africa’s
rising culinary talent to put up their hand and get noticed. Not only will
their winning canapé be served to high-profile guests, but they’ll get
to learn so much from the 14 acclaimed chefs who participate in the
charity event. What a chance to learn and grow your talent!”
As the founder and head of Mathis Food Affairs, Reto captains a
number of celebrated restaurants in his home country. They’re situated
in the St Moritz mountain resort of Corviglia and specialise in refined
yet traditional Swiss cuisine. La Marmite, his acclaimed gourmet
restaurant, is famous for its truffle and caviar specialities, and for
being the highest dining establishment in Europe at a staggering 2 486
metres. Reto and his team have been spoiling skiers, hikers, families
and gourmet fans with various culinary offerings for almost 22 years
and pride themselves on their passionate creativity, their quality and
warm hospitality, as well as their amazing mountain views.
Reto is also a brand ambassador for Swiss International Air Lines,
where he likes to think he is taking Swiss cuisine to new heights.
“Certainly cooking for the airline brings me closer to heaven than any
of my other restaurants!” he says.
Reto has helped mentor the seven young chef finalists during their
stay in Cape Town and, together with the 14 chefs participating in the
event, will vote for the overall winner of the ‘Young Chef Award’ 2015.
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present of recognition
2015: keith calder
Coming together under a
symbol of Africa
‘Chefs who share - the ART of giving’ would not be possible without
the fabulous chefs and sommeliers who contribute their valuable time
to this worthy cause, plus put their energy, effort and often even their
own money towards the project. We can’t thank them enough!
When we started ‘Chefs who Share’ we decided to create a memorable
present that would not only acknowledge the participation of each
chef and sommelier in the event, but would also symbolise the joint
effort that is necessary to achieve greater things.
In 2013, acclaimed ceramist Astrid Dahl created small replicas of a
flower that she specifically designed for ‘Chefs who share’, with four
parts of a pod creating a beautiful symbol of working together. In 2014,
we decided on an artwork from Lionel Smit featuring interlinked
hands, a symbol of how it takes many hands to be strong.
This year acclaimed Cape Town-based sculptor Keith Calder has crafted
a tree, a symbol of beauty, strength and wisdom – and an icon of the
African plains. In the bush, a tree serves as a spiritual meeting place,
providing a shelter where people can come together to plan for a better
future. Crafted in Calder’s distinctive abstract, almost futuristic style,
the many layers that make up this beautiful piece further symbolise
the many different elements that come together to create ‘Chefs who
share – the ART of giving’.
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special thanks
We’d like to extend a big thank
you to everyone who has
contributed to the huge success
of the “Chefs who share – the
ART of giving” gala event.
Without the generous support
of numerous sponsors and
all the people who gave of
their time, talent and passion,
this initiative would not have
been possible.
We’re also incredibly grateful to
all those who worked tirelessly
behind the scenes.
THE MCs FOR THE EVENING:
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
Television presenter, radio personality and MC.
Jeremy Mansfield
Radio legend, voice-over artist, TV presenter and cookbook author.
ENTERTAINMENT BY:
Arno Carstens
Singer and songwriter.
Magdalene Minnaar
Soprano, theatrical music director and producer.
Sing the Change is an initiative that empowers youth via music and
the arts by developing leadership skills and inner resources through
songwriting workshops and performance opportunities, to give youth
a voice for positive change. Tonight Zwaanswyk High School will be
representing “Sing the Change” alongside the Wynberg Dominican
School for the Deaf who will “Sign the Change“ as their contribution
to making a difference.
FIVESTAR PR
Getting the event into the media and spreading the word.
www.fivestarpr.co.za
CCPP
Sound, light and technical equipment.
www.ccpp.co.za
City of Cape Town
Providing the most beautiful building and surroundings for this
elegant evening.
COZA Productions
A whole team of videographers, editors and creative people,
who are vital for the show.
www.cozaproductions.co.za
Exclusive Hire & Events
Fabulous décor to create a special atmosphere.
www.ehire.co.za
Fiona MacPherson
Taking the stunning pictures of all our chefs.
www.wildspaghetti.co.za
Tandym Print
Production of this event book and various collateral.
www.tandymprint.co.za
Ten of Cups
Supplying mobile kitchens for our seven culinary teams.
www.tenofcups.co.za
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Urbantonic
Managing all the wine logistics and beverages.
www.urbantonic.co.za
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experiences
create unforgettable
memories
Opulent Living
EXPERIENCES
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Creating distinguished concepts
and executing them to
perfection is our passion.
Only when we feel that the idea
of an event deserves the label
“Opulent Living Experience”
do we go ahead and present it
to our partners.
From elegant, intimate dinners
for product launches to
glamorous gala evenings, we
take guests on an emotional
journey with experiences that
have an impact and create
unforgettable memories.
Chefs who
Share
THE ART OF GIVING