Chef Warwick Thomas from the Cape Town International Convention Centre has garnered recognition for his culinary feats, boasts extensive knowledge and experience of different culinary cultures, obtained through his worldwide travels.
He also spent two months on the road cooking his way into the final 15 when he entered Ultimate Braai Master, an extreme outdoor reality TV cooking series. He has extensive experience in high volume banqueting and conferencing, having headed up the cuisine offerings at various five-star establishments in South Africa.
What is your favourite dish to make?
It’s hard to identify one dish, my love for food surpasses one particular meal – I love pushing the boundaries with each and every meal that I create. The art of cooking is looking for inspiration in whatever dish you make.
What is your favourite food and why?
I don’t have a favourite food as my passion is for all food; as long as it’s fresh and innovative. I do however, relish lamb chops infused with rosemary on the odd occasion.
What was your favourite part of being a finalist on Ultimate Braai Master?
I got to interact with a diverse group of people and I cooked for 52 days, on and off the road, in weird and wonderful places and even paddled down rivers. I enjoy being adventurous and trying new things – both in and out of the kitchen.
Why did you decide to become a chef?
There is no grey area about being a chef – either you love it or you don’t. I have a genuine appetite for the industry and view it as culinary art. Being able to express my passion and creativity through food is an intrinsic part of who I am.
