Chefs awarded for marine conservation Posted on 30 October 2018 Tags:Awards, SASSI, Sustainability Eight South African chefs were honoured at the SASSI (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) Trailblazer Awards, held at Harbour House at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Monday. SASSI creates awareness around marine conservation. Pavs Pillay, the SASSI Programme Manager at WWF SA said, “Our partnership with chefs is inspired by a commitment to help restore our overexploited seafood species. The chefs we are recognising have gone the extra mile in advocating the sustainability message. Chefs serve as the gatekeepers for the food and hospitality industry and therefore play a critical role in leading market forces, influencing popular taste and promoting ocean-friendly seafood.” Image supplied These chefs were recognised and celebrated for actively championing sustainable seafood practices in their restaurants. The eight award winners are: Kayla-Ann Osborn Image supplied Chef Kayla-Ann is passionate about sustainability. Her love of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce has driven her to create dishes that honour the flavours and textures of ingredients. Address: The Chef’s Table, Protea Mall, 1 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Contact: 0310010200 Ash Heeger Image supplied Sustainability is in the heart and soul of the food which Chef Ash dishes up. Address: Riverine Rabbit, 81 Church Street, Cape Town City Centre Contact: 0214247204 Glen Williams Image supplied Chef Glen Williams is a born and bred Capetonian, who is passionate about using sustainable produce. Address: Foxcroft, High Constantia Centre, Groot Constantia Road, Constantia Contact: 0212023304 James Diack Image supplied Chef James Diack is determined on only using sustainably caught fish when he prepares meals. Address: Coobs, 38 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Randburg Contact: 0114470710 Louis van Reenen Image supplied Chef Louis believes, there is an important role to play in countering the negative effects in the world especially when it comes to sustainable issues. Address: Arabella Hotel and Spa, R44 to Kleinmond Contact: 0282840000 Lucas Carstens Image from Eat Drink Cape Town Chef Lucas Carstens is the executive chef at Makaron Restaurant at Majeka House committed to using only sustainable fish. Address: Majeka House, 26 Houtkapper Street, Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch Contact: 0218801549 Michael Cooke Image from Crush Magazine Chef Michael Cook creates sublime dishes, everything he does is sustainable. He’s adamant that green is the only way. Address: Vergelegen Wine Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West Contact: 0218472100 Xavier Francis Image from In Your Pocket Chef Xavier Francis uses seafood produce which he purchases, cooks and serves his dishes. His main priority is to make a difference when it comes to sustainability. Address: The Hyatt Regency, 191 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg Contact: 0112801234 Related Posts 3 Wine estates to visit in KwaZulu Natal 31 May 2023 The Cape may be the wine capital of South Africa, but you can still enjoy... read more 11 alcohol-free drinks for the sober curious 26 May 2023 Ocsober and Dry January are all good and well, but how about a permanent shift... read more Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience in Franschhoek 20 March 2023 If you love a unique fine dining experience, you'll want to treat yourself to the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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