SA Chefs, University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality 2092 Johannesburg, Johannesburg (2026)

SA Chefs Magazine is the official publication of the South African Chefs Association. We bring you the latest news from our regions, culinary trends, chef profiles, industry insights, food innovation, and hospitality news across South Africa. Follow us for fresh recipes, chef interviews, and updates from SA’s vibrant food scene.

12/05/2026

The Operator’s Edition
Cooking is no longer just about the food; it is about survival on the pass. In this issue of SA Chef, we dive deep into the daily grind of the modern culinary operator. From mastering the 18-hour hustle with Limpopo’s Chef Raiyen Chetty and navigating brutal labour inspections, to standardising the great South African boerewors and exploring indigenous intelligence with Kobus van der Merwe alongside insights from our SA chef leadership community.

Read the issue now to get the 2026 trade vision, protect your brigade, and honour our culinary heritage.

Click the link below to read the magazine online:
https://sachefs.co.za/3d-flip-book/sa-chef-magazine-issue-2-the-conscious-kitchen-april-2026/

22/12/2025

The kitchen finally has its voice.

For too long, the story of the South African culinary industry has been told by observers, not by the people standing in the fire. Today, that changes.
Welcome to the launch of SA CHEFS Magazine.

This is not just another glossy publication. This is a platform built strictly For the Industry, By the Industry. We are here to document the reality of the professional kitchen, from the grit of the pass to the glory of the plate.

Our debut issue, The Conscious Kitchen, is a tribute to the duality of the modern chef. We are honouring the architects who built this house—the legends whose shoulders we stand on—while spotlighting the new warriors who are rewriting the rules.

We are unpacking the business of food. We are having the hard conversations about mental wellness and survival.

This is your narrative. It is time we owned it.

Click the link below to read the magazine online:
https://sachefs.co.za/3d-flip-book/sa-chef-magazine-issue-1-december-2025/

13/11/2025

Today, on World Kindness Day, we celebrate the generosity that defines South Africa’s culinary community.

As a founding member of Chefs with Compassion, the South African Chefs Association stands with the chefs, community kitchens, organisations and partners who, since 2020, have rescued surplus food, reduced waste, and turned compassion into nourishment.

We also recognise the chefs who show kindness in action every day — transforming what’s available into meals that bring comfort, dignity and hope. Your commitment strengthens our communities and elevates our industry.

13/10/2025

🍽️ Welcome to SA Chefs Magazine – For the Industry. By the Industry. 🇿🇦✨

We’re proud to bring you the latest from our regional committees, in food trends, chef spotlights, inspiring recipes, hospitality news, and behind-the-scenes stories from kitchens across the country.

Whether you’re a professional chef, culinary student, foodie, partner or industry insider – this is your space to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of South African cuisine.

📌 Stay tuned for exclusive content, competitions, industry updates, and more – straight from the SA Chefs Association.

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