MEET OUr CHEFS
Our talented chefs live, talk and breathe food.
They share a profound passion for food as a social glue and nourishment for the mind, soul and body.
They love experimenting, trying out new flavors, and developing new delicious plant-based and vegetarian dishes using ingredients sourced from our onsite organic garden and nearby local farms.
CHEF aphelele
I grew up with a single working mother, spending most of my days in my grandmother’s kitchen in the Eastern Cape. Watching her cook for a family of twelve every night, I discovered the magic of food—how it brings people together.
Graduating from Cape Town Hotel School in 2012 was just the beginning. Competing in culinary events and joining the South African Culinary Team in 2017 were milestones, but my true passion lies in the kitchen, experimenting with molecular gastronomy and crafting new plant-based dishes. It’s all about the joy of discovery and the power of food to connect us.
At Bliss and Stars, my role as a chef is more than a job; it’s a tribute to my heritage and a commitment to creating nourishing, soulful meals.