This is your opportunity to elevate your dining experience to a thrilling, interactive event.
Bring your passion for great food and let the excitement unfold in this one-of-a-kind culinary battle!
R750.00
This is your opportunity to elevate your dining experience to a thrilling, interactive event.
Bring your passion for great food and let the excitement unfold in this one-of-a-kind culinary battle!
The Stir Crazy Showcook Chef Challenge – a unique culinary event.
Step into the exhilarating world of the Stir Crazy Showcook Chef Challenge, where culinary creativity meets fierce competition!
Each month we select two talented up-and-coming chefs to compete against each other and each chef is assigned two student chefs from Stir Crazy Cooking to assist them with the competition. The object of the competition is to win the favour of our esteemed judges—you, our guests.
As a guest, you’ll indulge in an unforgettable evening of gourmet creations, tasting each meticulously crafted dish from two competing chef teams. You’ll be presented with ten exquisite tasting plates and be required savour each chef’s creativity and judging which dish is the best for that course. You therefore won’t just be enjoying a 5-course dinner—you’ll be an integral part of the competition, casting your vote to help decide which team delivers the most extraordinary dish at each stage. Each dish is a new adventure in flavour, presentation and innovative techniques.
The Stir Crazy Showcook Chef Challenge debuts in February 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating culinary showdown, where you hold the power to shape the event’s outcome.
Judge for R750 per person.
Included in your ticket is a unique culinary experience, a complimentary glass of wine, 10 tasting plates and a few extra items presented at your table. Excludes drinks and gratuities.
Daniel's passion for cooking, fine wine, and food pairings began in the Army, where he ran a kitchen in Katimo Molilo and honed his skills under the guidance of a Le Cordon Bleu chef. After completing his National service, he went on to manage a series of restaurants and later became a restaurant consultant, before pivoting to commercial property.
Recently, Daniel wrapped up the WSET Level 2 wine course and is now taking his craft to the next level after completing the Stir Crazy’s advanced chef training course. His 2025 goal is to establish himself as a private chef and offer expert wine collection management and tasting services.
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Ashleigh has over six years of experience in the culinary industry, having worked in a diverse range of establishments, from casual breakfast cafes to Africa’s top-rated restaurants. Ashleigh is currently sous chef at La Colombe, recently ranked 49th in the world.
Her philosophy is to create food that not only delights the taste buds but also brings joy to others. Her approach is driven by a belief that cooking is an opportunity to bring happiness and connection to the people she serves.
Her career goal for 2025 is to transition from the restaurant industry into private dining, where she can form more intimate connections with clients to offer personalized culinary experiences.
Her workplace motto is simple but powerful: “Just have fun with it”, reflecting her belief that the kitchen should be a place of creativity, passion, and joy.
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Doors open 15 minutes before the start of the course.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the event will forfeit their fee.
We occasionally post pictures of the event and participants on social media. Please advise if you would prefer us not to upload pictures of you.
We strongly recommend you consider a taxi service, like Bolt or Uber, as your choice of transport.
We have full bar facilities at the venue.
The dinner is hosted at the Stir Crazy Culinary Theatre, V&A Waterfront.
Address: 14 West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Coordinates: -33.910449, 18.421624
Phone: 021 501 0695
Email: info@stircrazycooking.co.za