What is a typical day like for a chef? Chef Caitlin speaks to local chefs and gets their insights into the culinary industry, from long hours and physical demands to creative satisfaction and camaraderie. These are the challenges and rewards of a career in cheffing.
Mentors are essential in the gruelling hospitality industry, where many enter without qualifications. Jenny Handley explores the importance of mentors, how to find one, and how to get the most out of the relationship.
Social dining is on the rise, and for good reason: it’s a great way to bond with friends and family, try more dishes, and boost your happiness. Learn more about the science of social dining and why it’s so good for us.
Benchmarking is key to your restaurant’s success, but how do you go about it? Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley, who benchmarks SA’s best restaurant, shares her tips and 5-step process.
Retaining customers during the off-season can be challenging but, during winter, there’s an opportunity to tap into the local market and encourage repeat visits. Here are 8 simple ways to get guests through your doors in the quieter months.
Many exciting new restaurants have opened across South Africa. While diverse, some discernible trends have emerged, including a boom in restaurant groups, wineries and destination dining, and small plates.
Our 2023 SA restaurant industry report gives insights into diner behaviour and reservation trends, with valuable tips for restaurateurs to overcome the potential challenges of 2023.
Published 2021/09/16 Exactly a decade ago, two old school mates met over a beer and decided to start a business together – building reservations management...
Published 2021/05/05 You can now make instant restaurant bookings through Google Search, Maps or Assistant in South Africa! Dineplan, used by thousands of...
Published 2021/01/21 Here are the Stats. It is no secret that curfews and booze bans have dealt the restaurant industry heavy blows since last year, but just...
Use our free app to find availability, book a table at your favourite restaurant, or discover something new.
For the freshest foodie news from across South Africa and around the world.
Find availability, reserve a table at your neighbourhood favourite, or discover something new in your city.