Authenticity sets restaurants apart. Discover how genuine storytelling, cultural integrity, and staying true to your roots can build loyalty, trust, and long-term success in South Africa’s competitive restaurant industry.

Authenticity sets restaurants apart. Discover how genuine storytelling, cultural integrity, and staying true to your roots can build loyalty, trust, and long-term success in South Africa’s competitive restaurant industry.
This International Beer Day, find out what’s brewing in the South African beer scene – from home-brewed stouts and bacon-flavoured ales to traditional Umqombothi. Dive into the rich diversity of SA’s most-loved drink.
See how South Africa’s top restaurants stack up against Michelin-starred dining, with expert tips to boost performance using global benchmarks and local best practices.
Discover how to turn your passion for food into words, with The Gourmet Guide food-writing course – perfect for chefs, foodies, and content creators wanting to grow creatively, and unlock new career opportunities.
Want to attract and keep top restaurant talent? Jenny Handley shares tips on culture, brand clarity, training, and work environment to build a loyal team.
South African companies are embracing experience-based rewards. Discover how restaurant vouchers create meaningful moments, strengthen workplace relationships, and offer employees the freedom to enjoy dining on their terms.
From intimate, curated experiences to bold local flavours and interesting wine lists, see what’s shaping the South African dining scene.
Jenny Handley shares what makes award-winning restaurants stand out, from culinary excellence and consistency to diner experiences that keep guests coming back.
Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares 10 expert tips on how hotel restaurants can bring in local diners and attract hotel guests before they even check-in.
Jenny Handley shares 5 key tips for building a high-performing team and preparing for the busy season by creating a strong, united culture in your restaurant.
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