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Upcoming Classes

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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!

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

20^th May Moorish Feast 6pm – 9pm R450

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

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

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

29^th May Easy Breads 6pm – 9pm R450

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

5^th June Mexican fiesta 6pm – 9pm R450

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Egyptian Cotton Chefs Jackets

Monday, May 13th, 2013

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.

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BABEL by Maranda Engelbrecht

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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

Tags: Babel, Babylonstoren, Chefs Warehouse, Maranda Engelbrecht
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International Guest Chef coming to Chefs Warehouse

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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.

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.

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.

Tags: Albert Adria, Andres Conde, Chefs Warehouse, Dessert, elBulli, ferran adria
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Sweetcorn and Basil Soup

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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.

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, food, Liam Tomlin, products
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Staub Ceramics

Monday, April 15th, 2013

A riot of colour has arrived at Chefs Warehouse in the form of many colourful and gorgeous Staub Ceramic cocottes, baking dishes and bowls.

This is the first shipment of Staub ceramics to land at Chefs Warehouse and they come with a fantastic introductory price. Starting from R45 for a Ramekin to R180 for a large baking dish/ roasting dish, these are prices that can’t be missed.

…..and versatile! They can go straight from the freezer to the oven to the table to the dishwasher, and if there are any left overs, into the microwave oven! Guaranteed to liven any dinner table and compliment your kitchen colour scheme, these prices won’t last forever, come get your awesome Staub ceramic dishes before they are all gone!

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, Staub Ceramics
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Updated Classes List

Monday, March 11th, 2013

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

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

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

3^rd April Bertus Basson 6pm – 9pm R575

4^thApril Spanish Evening 6pm – 9.30pm R450

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

8^th April Cooking for Friends Class Two R450

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

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

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

22^nd April Cooking for Friends Class Three R450

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

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

Tags: Andy Fenner, bertus basson, Chefs Warehouse, Classes, Liam Tomlin
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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.

Tags: Beechwood, Chefs Warehouse, Spices, Test Tubes
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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.

21^st February Tapas 6pm – 9.30pm R450

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

2^nd March Easter Lunch 10am – 1.30pm R450

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

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

13^th March Cheese 6pm – 9.30pm R450

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

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

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

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

3^rd 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	6^th April 2013
CLASS 5	Fish	20th April 2013
CLASS 6	Shellfish	4^th 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	31^st August 2013
CLASS 14	Ice Cream, Sorbet, Coulis & Chocolate	14^th September 2013
CLASS 15	Cheese	28th September 2013

Tags: Andy Fenner, bertus basson, Chefs Warehouse, Classes, Frankie Fenner, guest chefs, overture restaurant
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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.

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, Lessons with Liam, Liam Tomlin, Russell Smith
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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.

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, knife skills, Liam Tomlin
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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.

Tags: Bamix, Chefs Warehouse, Food Products, Liam Tomlin
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Valentines Day Dinner Hampers

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Instead of the normal dinner for two at a restaurant that EVERYBODY will be at, why not have an intimate dinner for two in the comfort of your own home? Soft lights, candles and romantic music in the background to set the mood and all you need is the food, good food. Well look no further, this year we have put together two, three course menu options. All you need to do is decide which menu you prefer, give us a call and collect. Once at home: heat and eat. No long hours of preparing and dirty dishes, and more long hours of relaxing over an awesome meal with that special person.

Menu 1: R350

Pancetta wrapped Prawns with Crushed Potatoes

Chicken Confit with Chorizo and Parsley Lentils

Hazelnut and Orange Fondant

Menu 2: R450

Salmon Miso with Edamame and Togarashi Dressing

Rump of Lamb with Caponata

Cherry Clafoutis

Last orders by 10th February.

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, Food Products, Hampers, valentine's day
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Back to School

Friday, January 11th, 2013

After the long Summer /Christmas Holiday, this is a kids worst phrase: “Back to School”! No more late nights, lie – in’s or long days in the sun on the beach.

Fortunately, when we speak about school, thoughts of delicious dishes whipped up by Liam or a special guest is what comes to mind.

Dish after tasty dish accompanied by terrific wines sounds far more enticing than boring lessons given by, often, less than enthusiastic teachers.

Our guest Chefs and most certainly, Liam are more than happy to guide our guests through all the intricacies of their dishes, and answer any questions they may have. If you haven’t attended one of our demonstrations, now is the time. So it’s back to school, but in the most fun way, for all that cannot wait to sample fantastic dishes and try then at home. We will be adding new dates via our newsletter, keep posted.

22nd January BASIC DESSERT COURSE Part 4, 6pm to 9pm, R650

26th January AROUND THE WORLD: Middle East, 10am – 1.30pm, R450

29th January BASIC DESSERT COURSE Part 5, 6pm – 9pm, R650

2ndFebruary ASIAN STREET FOOD 10am – 1.30pm, R450

12th February ITALIAN VEGETABLE GARDEN 6pm – 9.30pm, R450

16th February GOURMET PICNIC 10am – 1.30pm, R450

21st February CANAPÉS 6pm – 9.30pm, R450

Keep posted on updates regarding the 15 Part Basic Techniques and Methods of Cookery course scheduled to start 9th February.

Some of these dates have been rescheduled, allowing everyone still on holiday to ease back into the year, come join us, you’ll have lots of fun.

Tags: Chefs Warehouse, Classes, guest chefs, Liam Tomlin
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New Food Products

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Time flies when you’re having fun, an old adage, but one we know to be true. We are almost halfway through January (!!) seems time waits for no-one!

To help you save some of that precious time, pop into Chefs Warehouse and have a look at some our awesome food products.

There is bound to be something that will appeal, Butternut or Potato Gnocchi, Bolognaise sauce or even Sweetcorn and Basil soup.

Some of us are still languishing on the beach, enjoying a long Summer holiday, Marinated Olives, Duck or Pork Rillette or even Citrus and Hazelnut Shortbread are perfect to take along for a snack or even for that cocktail party this weekend.

Here is the full list including prices, of what is available now.