Nov 22, 20255 minS0
James Gaag of gold-Plated La Colombe—and recipient of the Haute Decade award—reflects on the power of consistency, creative evolution, and how his travels continue to shape his pursuit of excellence.
About this Podcast:
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape. FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
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What is Fine Food about?
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
What has Fine Food covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Fine Food - 22 Nov 25 - James Gaag, La Colombe" (22 November 2025, 5 minutes), "Fine Food - 15 Nov 25 - Callan Austin, Co-owner of two-Plated DUSK" (15 November 2025, 6 minutes), and "Fine Food - 08 Nov 25 - Marais Kirsten-Uys, Owner of two-Plated MERTIA" (8 November 2025, 5 minutes).
How often does Fine Food publish?
Fine Food publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 5 minutes across 150 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fine Food?
Booking probability for Fine Food is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fine Food requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fine Food's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Fine Food?
The strongest fits for Fine Food are Restaurants and Hotels & Lodging. Fine Food has an arts audience.
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Fine Food is an arts podcast with 150 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 15, 20256 minS0
Co-owner of two-Plated DUSK, Callan introduces Opá!—a new Greek street food concept now open at the Time Out Market in Cape Town. Expect authentic flavours, bold energy, and a fresh expression of Mediterranean spirit.
- Nov 8, 20255 minS0
Owner and founder of two-Plated MERTIA, Marais shares his latest venture, TERRA, an all-day eatery created with chef Matt van den Berg. Inspired by nature and the earth, TERRA celebrates honest, grounded dining.
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Fine Food - 30 Oct 25 - Matt Manning
Oct 30, 20255 minS0Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to...
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Fine Food - 23 Oct 25 - Murray Nichol
Oct 23, 20255 minS0Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to...
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- Oct 16, 20255 minS0
Chef Vusi Ndlovu of Edge Africa joins Jenny Handley to talk about what’s inspiring his spring menus, the unique depth fire brings to his cooking, and how he balances bold flavours with elegant, approachable dining.
- Oct 9, 20256 minS0
Chef Karen Dudley joins Jenny Handley to talk about her new cookbook Upwards, a celebration of vegetables for confident home cooks, the secrets behind her legendary lemon squares, and how she continues to bring fresh...
- Sep 25, 20255 minS0
Chef Dale Stevens of FABER dives into the bounty of the Avondale estate garden, reveals what he’s cultivating for Spring, and reflects on the joy of his much-loved oxtail tortellini.
- Sep 18, 20255 minS0
Chef Teenloa Govender of COY, Cape Town’s elegant, seafood-led gem at the V&A Waterfront, talks about what to look out for on the menu, the breathtaking beauty of her work location between the busy marina and harbour...
- Sep 11, 20256 minS0
Chef Marcus Gericke of Chorus shares all about the new Eenvoud menu, an evolved take on the much-loved Trust Us concept, his favourite Heritage Day braai tips, and his very special sourdough starter, Pete.
- Sep 4, 20255 minS0
Legendary Chef Bertus Basson joins Jenny Handley to talk about Ongetem, his fresh, no-nonsense restaurant in Cape Town, “untamed” in spirit, fire-cooked, bold, and proudly local.
- Aug 28, 20255 minS0
Jenny Handley chats to chef Amori Burger of one-Plated Upper Union about the ancient inspirations behind her new dishes, the spice rules she swears by, and how she packs bold flavour onto every small plate.
- Aug 21, 20255 minS0
Chef and restaurant owner Anouchka Horn shares insights on what sets one-Plated Belly of the Beast, one-Plated Galjoen, and Seebamboes apart — and reveals why her coriander grinder is always close at hand.
- Aug 14, 20255 minS0
Chef at The Red Room at the Belmond Mount Nelson, Caroline Lamb shares her journey from pastry to head chef, the secrets behind her signature Peking duck, and the spices she loves most.
- Aug 7, 20256 minS0
Chef and co-owner of one-Plated Serendipity, Lizelle Stolze joins Jenny Handley to chat about bringing the landscape to the plate, what’s in bloom, celebrating aloe, and her whimsical twist on a pumpkin Christmas cake
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Fine Food - 24 July 25 - Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador
Jul 24, 20255 minS0Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador, joins Jenny Handley to explore the basics of foraging and the importance of sourcing ingredients sustainably.
- Jul 17, 20256 minS0
Mandy Salonika, founder of The Adventurous Ewe, joins Jenny Handley to share insights into her curated travel tours and the joy of discovering cultures through food around the world.
- Jul 10, 20255 minS0
Darren Badenhorst, award-winning chef and seasoned restaurateur, joins Jenny Handley to share his journey in Franschhoek, the evolution of his restaurant group, and his current go-to order.
- Jul 3, 20257 minS0
Ezio De Biaggi, owner of the iconic Magica Roma in Pinelands, joins Jenny Handley to reflect on the restaurant’s legacy and share insights into its exciting new chapter.
- Jun 26, 20256 minS0
Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine, joins Jenny Handley to talk about his latest ventures and how he continues to share South Africa’s wine stories in fresh, engaging ways.
Recent guests
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Carolyn Martin
Creation Wines
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Dr. Jamie Williams
Senior Director of Scholarships and Enrichment Programs, Capstone Construction & Remodeling
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Ross Baker
Global Security Programme Manager, Wild Peacock Fine Food Merchants
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Ryan Cole
Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, Mark and Kathleen Helge Director of Student Philanthropy
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