From kitchen creativity to leadership and long-term planning, restaurant consultant Jenny Handley lists key insights that help chefs and restaurant teams map out a stronger, more sustainable career path.
Stay organised this festive season with our checklist, covering bookings, marketing, reviews, and planning – helping you handle the busy restaurant season with ease.
Experience summer at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West where food, wine, gardens, and history meet. Discover picnics, family-friendly dining, wine tasting, scenic walks, and guided tours across the historic estate.
From a Korean steakhouse to a speakeasy-style bar, discover Cape Town and Johannesburg’s newest restaurant and bar openings this November.
We’ve taken the stress out of gifting this year with the Dineplan Holiday Gift Guide! Discover finds for food lovers, stylish picks for trendsetters, must-haves for homemakers, and thoughtful essentials for those who love to explore.
Explore South Africa’s top picnic venues! Enjoy delicious picnic baskets in stunning locations, perfect for a sunny day out in nature.
Today’s chefs are redefining success beyond the kitchen. From collaborations to brand partnerships, Jenny Handley dives into how chefs are building powerful personal brands and inspiring the next generation.
We’re excited to reveal the results of the 2025 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the top 100 restaurants in South Africa – all based on your reviews! With over 330,000+ reviews for 1,700+ local eateries, these awards showcase the very best dining spots across the country.
Looking for the perfect year-end function venue? From Cape Town to Johannesburg and Durban too, here’s your guide to restaurants and venues across the country offering set menus, tailored packages, and all the celebrations.
Looking for some of the freshest fish in your town? From Durban to Joburg, Cape Town and Pretoria – we’ve tracked down the 25+ top-rated seafood spots on Dineplan serving up prawns, mussels and seafood platters.
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