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Upcoming Classes

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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The way we eat and cook has changed since the 50′s. Come take a class with us and see how you can make some changes that you never realised could be made. Liam’s classes are fun, informative and tasty. No hands on cooking here. Just sit back with a glass of wine and let the tastes and flavours of the food wash over you. Then try it at home, its easier than you think.

Classes are intimate, no more than 20, minimum of 10. You will be able to follow all the steps and ask any of those pressing questions you may have. Come join us, you’ll love it!

18th May Basic Techniques: Meat 9.30am – 1pm R450

20th May Moorish Feast 6pm – 9pm R450

23rd May One Pot Wonders 6pm – 9pm R450

25th May 5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Vietnam 10am – 1pm R450

27th May Knife Skills Demonstration 6pm – 9pm R350

29th May Easy Breads 6pm – 9pm R450

1st June Basic Techniques: Game & Poultry 9.30am – 1pm R450

5th June Mexican fiesta 6pm – 9pm R450

8th June 5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Japan 10am – 1pm R450

10th June Risotto & Polenta 6pm – 9pm R450

12th June Street Food Bites 6pm – 9pm R450

18th June Kobus van der Merwe 6pm – 9pm  R550

22nd June 5 Part Asian Cookery Course: China 10am – 1pm R450

25th June Around the world: Spain 6pm – 9pm R450

29th June Basic Techniques: Offal & Charcuterie 9.30am – 1pm R450

6th July 5 part Asian Cookery Course: Singapore 10am – 1pm R450

13th July Basic Techniques: Eggs 9.30am – 1pm R450

20th July Around the world: Modern Persian 6pm-9.30pm R450

27th July Basic Techniques: Vegetables & Vegetarian 9.30am – 1pm R450

 

 

Egyptian Cotton Chefs Jackets

Monday, May 13th, 2013

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Our brand new Egyptian cotton Chefs Jackets have arrived.
We have a selection of S, M, L and XL in short and long sleeves. They are R650 each.
These jackets are made in small batches, include under arm vents, a small tasting spoon pocket and have hand rolled buttons.

Cool and lightweight, perfect for those hot kitchens.

Coming soon, is our Ladies version of this jacket. No more baggy, ill fitting jacket. Think tailored, flattering and comfortable.

Keep posted.

 

 

BABEL by Maranda Engelbrecht

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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Babel is one of those books, that makes the trip out to Babylonstoren near Franschhoek to buy a copy, well worth the effort. Otherwise only available in select Woolworths stores, we have secured a small stock at Chefs Warehouse, but be quick, they won’t be here for long.

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. In recent years it has become much more than that. The 200 hectare farm is home to vineyards, a fruit and vegetable garden of botanical diversity, Babel restaurant and an exclusive farm hotel including spa and gym facilities, with access to the entire farm.

Babel is the first cookbook from Babylonstoren. It incorporates all aspects of Babel, including dishes and the way the farm is part of the daily running of the restaurant. Known for their colourful and unusual salads (red, green orange) and fresh squeezed drinks, the idea is ‘little to no fuss’, and honest food. All this and more in this beautiful cookbook, we can’t wait for the next one.

Babel by Maranda Engelbrecht: R390

 

International Guest Chef coming to Chefs Warehouse

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

 

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elBulli is one of those restaurants that has been elevated to a status almost unparalleled. Voted best restaurant in the world too many times to mention, they only ever seated 8000 diners per season, a very limited season, but would receive over 2 million requests. On an average night, the number of staff would equal the number of guests, making the evening an attentive and awe inspiring experience.

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Ferran Adrià , described as the best chef in the world, took elBulli from its humble beginning to lofty heights after Jacques Maximin, a leader of Nouvelle cuisine declared at a symposium in Nice that “creativity means never imitating”.

Having such a huge staff complement meant that many chefs passed through the doors at elBulli, often working for free. One such chef, after winning a competition for best young chef in Navarra, Spain, was Andres Conde. The prize was a 2 month stint at elBulli which extended to many years.

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Working in the hot and cold kitchens, he moved into pastry, his true love. After a short stay at The French Laundry, he returned to elBulli for another 3 years, where he worked with Albert Adrià in the pastry kitchen developing new techniques. This collaboration resulted in the elBulli dessert book Natura. (click on link below)

Natura

After elBulli, he assisted in the development of recipes and menus for 41 Degrees and Tickets Bar in Barcelona. He was head chef at Tickets during 2011 and 2012. He now teaches at the Basque Culinary Centre in San Sebastian. Andres has been at the forefront of Spanish alta cocina, mastering the techniques that made elBulli an icon of modern gastronomy.

Andres will be in South Africa in August and will be doing a class on Desserts at Chefs Warehouse. This once off opportunity is one not to be missed. The class will be a 6 hour demonstration starting at 10am and ending at 5pm with breaks in between. The class is R1250 per person, tentative date is Saturday 10th August 2013, but this will be confirmed.

 

New schedule for classes until August

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

 

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We have booked exciting new classes for the next few months although some of the popular classes will be revisited , we have added an array of new ones to the list. With Kobus van der Merwe’s class that was completely sold out previously, we have managed to drag him away from his busy schedule to do one this winter.  Interesting things are in season around the West Coast so that would be a class not to miss.

Liam’s 5-part Asian course is starting on the 11th of May. Individual classes can be attended or book for the whole course that includes Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, China and Singapore.

25th Apr            Around The World: India                                6pm – 9.30pm R450

30th Apr            Italian Cooking                                                  6pm – 9.30pm R450

4th May             Basic Techniques: Shellfish                             9.30am – 1pm R450

11th May           5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Thailand          10am – 1pm R450

14th May          Gnocchi                                                                 6pm – 9pm R450

18th May          Basic Techniques: Meat                                     9.30am – 1pm R450

20th May          Moorish Feast                                                      6pm – 9pm R450

23rd May         One Pot Wonders                                                 6pm – 9pm R450

25th May          5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Vietnam           10am – 1pm R450

27th May         Knife Skills Demonstration                               6pm – 9pm R350

29th May         Easy Breads                                                         6pm – 9pm R450

1st June           Basic Techniques: Game & Poultry                9.30am – 1pm R450

5th June          Mexican Fiesta                                                    6pm – 9pm R450

8th June          5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Japan             10am – 1pm R450

10th June        Risotto & Polenta                                                6pm – 9pm R450

12th June        Street Food Bites                                                 6pm – 9pm R450

18th June        Kobus Van Der Merwe                                       6pm – 9pm R550

22nd June       5 Part Asian Cookery Course: China               10am – 1pm R450

25th June        Around The World: Spain                                 6pm – 9pm R450

29th June        Basic Techniques: Offal & Charcuterie           9.30am – 1pm R450

6th July           5 Part Asian Cookery Course: Singapore       10am – 1pm R450

13th July          Basic Techniques: Eggs                                      9.30am – 1pm R450

20th July         Around The World: Modern Persian            6pm-9h30pm R450

27th July         Basic Techniques: Vegetables & Vegetarian       9.30am – 1pm R450

 

5 Part Asian Cookery Course:

Saturday: 11th And 25th May, 8th and 22nd June and 6th July. 10am to 1pm R450 per Class

 

Please phone us on (021) 422 0128 or e-mail info@chefswarehouse.co.za to make your booking.

 

Sweetcorn and Basil Soup

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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With the sudden appearance of autumn the automatic urge towards comfort food takes our thoughts towards hot soup, bread and a duvet, oh yes and red wine. We slaved away today making some fresh Sweet corn and basil soup that will compliment this strange weather perfectly. Pop in here at Chefs Warehouse to get some freshly made soup to welcome the season. We also have roasted tomato soup available.

Classes for April

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

As Summer winds down to Autumn, we will be looking at eating heartier meals. Soups, stews, paellas, risottos, curries: ”all dishes comforting”.

Have a look at our latest classes list, there is bound to be one or two that will appeal.

3rd April BERTUS BASSON 6pm – 9pm R575

4th April SPANISH EVENING 6pm – 9.30pm R450

6th April BASIC TECHNIQUES SALADS 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

8th April COOKING FOR FRIENDS CLASS ONE 6pm – 9.30pm R450

11th April PIGGING OUT WITH LIAM 6pm – 9.30pm  R450

15th  April ONE POT WONDERS 6pm – 9.30pm R450

20th April BASIC TECHNIQUES FISH 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

22nd April COOKING FOR FRIENDS CLASS  TWO 6pm – 9.30pm R450

25th  April AROUND THE WORLD: INDIA 10am – 1.30pm R450

30th April ITALIAN COOKING 6pm – 9.30pm R450

Please note that the Basic Techniques Course is R6500 for the enitre course. Individual classes are R450 per person per class.

5 Part Asian Cookery Course:

Saturday: 11TH and 25TH May, 8TH and 22ND June and 6TH July. 9.30am - 1pm R450 per class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated Classes List

Monday, March 11th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14th March Andy Fenner: Nose to Tail, 6pm – 9pm R500

16th March Basic Techniques Sauces & Butters 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

18th March Cooking for Friends Class One 6pm – 9.30pm R450

3rd April Bertus Basson 6pm – 9pm R575

4th April Spanish Evening 6pm – 9.30pm R450

6th April Basic Techniques Salads 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

8th April Cooking for Friends Class Two R450

11th April Pigging Out with Liam 6pm – 9.30pm R450

15th April One Pot Wonders 6pm – 9.30pm R450

20th April Basic Techniques Fish 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

22nd April Cooking for Friends Class Three R450

25th April Around the World: India 10am – 1.30pm R450

30th April Italian Cooking 6pm – 9.30pm R450

Please note that the Basic Techniques course is R6500 for the entire course. Individual classes are R450 per person

5 Part Asian Cookery Course:

Saturday: 11th and 25th May, 8th and 22nd June and 6th July. 10am to 1pm R450 per class

 

Spices in Test Tubes

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are always looking interesting ways to present or store food. Spices are often relegated to little packets that accumulate and are difficult to find in deep recesses of our kitchen cupboards. Say hello to our range of Spices in Test Tubes. There are two options available: one with 6 test tubes and one with 9.

Both come in a sturdy block of Beechwood, the test tubes are borosilicate glass and each is topped with a cork stopper. Great to display on your kitchen counter, no more searching for those spices you need RIGHT NOW! You can choose what spices go into those test tubes or we can make up a selection of popular spices for you.

In the above image, we have a selection of Peppers: Green, White, Black, Pink, Sichuan and Chilli. They are available from Friday. Price depends on selection of spices.

5 Part Basic Asian Cookery Course

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asian cookery classes have been a popular addition to our list of classes at Chefs Warehouse. We held 2 Asian Street Food classes in the last few weeks! Last year, our Around the World course boasted a few Asian classes and those filled up very quickly.

This year, we will be hosting a 5 Part Basic Asian Cookery Course. This course will cover all aspects of Asian cooking, from ingredients to the different styles of cooking and countries. This course is not to be missed. Having spent many years in Australia, Liam is well versed in Asian cuisine, it being a strong influence in that country. His dishes often have an Asian twist, never mind that some of his signature dishes are of Asian origin.

Dates are as follows:

Saturday 11th  and 25th May, 8th and 22nd June and 6th July.

Classes are from 10am to 1.30pm. R450 per class per person.

Book now to avoid disappointment.

 

Upcoming Classes at Chefs Warehouse

Monday, February 18th, 2013

We are back full swing with classes and dinners. Below is our latest list of classes, including some guest chef dates. We are excited to host Andy Fenner from Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants, and once again, Bertus Basson will cook something amazing for us.

We have a few more exciting names up our sleeve, so keep posted.

21st February Tapas 6pm – 9.30pm R450

23rd February Basic Techniques, Stocks 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

2nd March Easter Lunch 10am – 1.30pm R450

4th March Cooking For Friends Class One   6pm – 9.30pm R450

9th March Basic Techniques Soups & Consommes 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

13th March Cheese 6pm – 9.30pm R450

14th March Andy Fenner Nose To Tail 6pm – 9.00pm R500

16th March Around The World:  Scandinavia   10am – 1.30pm R450

18th March Cooking For Friends Class Two 6pm – 9.30pm R450

23rd March Basic Techniques Sauces & Butters 9.30am – 1pm R6500/R450

3rd April Bertus Basson Overture Restaurant 6pm – 9pm R575

Our Basic Techniques course is starting this coming Saturday, places are still available. You can book to do the whole course or any individual class that may be of interest. The full course is R6500 or R450 per class per person.

CLASS 1 Stocks 23th February 2013
CLASS 2 Soups & Consommés 9th March 2013
CLASS 3 Savoury Sauces & Compound Butters 23rd March 2013
CLASS 4 Salads 6th April 2013
CLASS 5 Fish 20th April 2013
CLASS 6 Shellfish 4th May 2013
CLASS 7 Meat 18th May 2013
CLASS 8 Game & Poultry 1st June 2013
CLASS 9 Offal & Charcuterie 29th June 2013
CLASS 10 Eggs 13th July 2013
CLASS 11 Vegetables & Vegetarian 27th July 2013
CLASS 12 Pasta, Grains Rice & Potatoes 17th August 2013
CLASS 13 Pastry, Batter & Baking 31st August 2013
CLASS 14 Ice Cream, Sorbet, Coulis & Chocolate 14th September  2013
CLASS 15 Cheese 28th September 2013

Reviews

Friday, January 25th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving this review of Liam’s book: Lessons with Liam by Susina Jooste: http://litnet.co.za/Article/susina-jooste-reviews-lessons-with-liam

Of course, instead of filling forms out and waiting for Kalahari to deliver, come pop into Chefs Warehouse and get a signed copy.

KNIVES

Friday, January 25th, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinterest is one of those sites that you either love or hate, but mostly love! When it comes to food and all things food, the site can sometimes prove to be a little tricky, but the gems are there. Like this one: http://chasingdelicious.com/kitchen-101-knives-basic-cuts/

A new year is often started with a host of resolutions, ones that are sometimes realised, but often, real life is just too, well real. We have spoken about going “Back to School” at Chefs Warehouse, in this blog and also our newsletter. Well if there is a blog entry that is helpful, we think this is one.

Knife skills are an important part of any cooks abilities. As Liam says: practise, practise, practise. The types of knives can be confusing, there are so many types. The most basic selection would be a cooks knife, a paring knife and perhaps a utility knife.

We will be scheduling a Knife Skills class is the next couple of months, keep an eye “peeled”. And don’t forget that we have a superb knife sharpener who visits us at Chefs Warehouse. He will sharpen just about any blade, give us a shout.

Food Products List

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a constant clatter of pots and pans and “a-chopping” going on in the kitchen at Chefs Warehouse. Pots full of stocks and the whizzing of Liam’s Bamix is the order of the day. All this to get our food products ready and to help make preparing lunch or dinner, that much easier for everyone. The list changes all the time, and we strive to keep it updated. If there is something you would like to see on this list, give us a shout and we will see what we can do.

RENDERED DUCK FAT 500G R110.00

DUCK CONFIT PACK OF 4 LEGS R140.00

DUCK RILLETTE (INCLUDES PARFAIT JAR) 150G R95.00

PORK RILLETTE (INCLUDES PIE DISH) R75.00

PANCETTA PRICE PER WEIGHT R240.00 PER KG

POTATOES IN DUCK FAT 500G R60.00

BOLOGNESE 500G / 1KG  R80.00 / R160.00

BONE MARROW R75.00 PER KG

POTATO GNOCCI 500G R40.00

BUTTERNUT GNOCCI 500G R48.00

CAFÉ DE PARIS BUTTER 250G R65.00

SWEETCORN AND BASIL SOUP 1L R75.00

VEAL STOCK 1.5L R140.00

CHICKEN STOCK 1L R65.00

DUCK STOCK 1L R140.00

MISO PASTE 100G R18.00

PUFF PASTRY 500G R50.00

ROUGH PASTRY PER 1 KG ROLL R85.00

CHOCOLATE-FONDANT R120 PER 500G

PANKO BREAD CRUMBS 75G R7.50

VANILLA SUGAR 100G R18.00

GLUCOSE 470G R35.00

COCOA CRUNCH R40.00

CITRUS AND HAZELNUT SHORTBREAD 500G R45.00

CEP INFUSED ARBORIO RICE 500G R50.00

SICHUAN AND CHINESE 5 SPICE SALT (INCLUDES JAR)135G R125.00

GARLIC AND SHALLOT SALT 50G R20

MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES 500G R110.00

Orders can be placed in advance, and be collected on the day required.

 

 

 

Updated Classes List

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

We have finalised classes for the next couple of months. Some have been replaced and some have been shifted to new dates. All will prove to be a great time out with some awesome food.

26th January  Around the World: Middle Eastern 10am to 1.30pm R450

29th January  Basic Dessert Course: Chocolate 6pm to 9pm R650

2nd February  Asian Street Food 10am to 1.30pm R450

9th February  Fish 10am to 1.30pm R450

12th February  Gourmet Vegetarian 6pm to 9.30pm R450

16th February BRAAI 10am to 1.30pm R450

21st February  Tapas 6pm to 9.30pm R450

23rd February  Basic Techniques 15 Part Course: Stocks 9.30am to 1pm R6500 / R450

27th February  Summer Desserts 6pm to 9.30pm R450

4th March  Cooking for Friends: Class One 6pm to 9.30pm R450

9th March  Basic Techniques 15 part Course: Soups & Consommés 9.30am to 1pm R6500 / R450

13th March  Cheese 6pm to 9.30pm R450

16th March  Around the World: Scandinavia 10am to 1.30pm R450

18th March  Cooking for Friends: Class Two 6pm to 9.30pm R450

23rd March  Basic Techniques 15 Part Course: Sauces & Butters 9.30am to 1pm R6500 / R450

3rd April Bertus Basson 6pm to 9pm R575

Classes are demonstration only and are limited to a maximum of 20 people.