To be taken up in the Michelin firmament is arguably the culinary world’s highest honour. But to venture to France and to receive this accolade in Michelin territory – becoming South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef – is a rare feat.
‘Life is about creating and living experiences’
Join us in conversation with South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef, published author, artist and passionate photographer, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen on 14 July 2020. Growing up in the heart of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, Jan Hendrik developed a unique relationship with food, inspired by his mother and grandmother. This is where he refined a talent that would one day lead him to open a celebrated restaurant on the French Riviera, which is just the first of Jan’s restaurants. To top that he has award-winning cookbooks, recently released ‘JAN the JOURNAL volume 4’ lifestyle publications and a TV show, which captures Jan Hendrik’s journey to Michelin stardom. With the opening of JAN Innovation Studio in Cape Town in 2019 and the imminent launch of Klein JAN at Tswalu Kalahari, the JAN experience has taken its first steps on home turf.
Join us for a Bastille Day conversation with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, co-hosted by former Chairperson Anet Pienaar-Vosloo. Funds raised will be donated to charities. Please share this special invitation with friends and family, the more who join the conversation the more we can donate. Book early!
Date: Tuesday 14 July 2020. Time: 17:00 – 18:00.
Venue: Online talk via Zoom. You do not need to be registered on Zoom to join this meeting. You will be sent a link to click on,
to gain access, before the talk. If you need any assistance, please contact us at least 24 hours before the talk.
Cost: R100 per person (This will include the talk and 1 raffle ticket). Ticket proceeds will go to Jan Hendrik’s charity “Eat Out Restaurant Relief Fund” as well as the Adele Searll 100 Club Bursary Fund.
Incredible Raffle Prizes available R20 (per raffle ticket). If you would like to purchase additional raffle tickets you can do so when booking. Proceed are donated to the charities we support. You will be allocated a raffle ticket number when booking, the draw will be done after the talk.
RSVP: To Jenny on 076 012 2394 or .
Photo courtesy of FineDining Lovers.
