{"id":3974,"date":"2020-07-01T08:55:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T06:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/?page_id=3974"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:53:31","slug":"celebrate-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/en\/celebrate-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Life Fundraising Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a695b1c91933\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-content vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#f4f4f4\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>WE ARE SOLD OUT!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You are cordially invited to the dining event of the season!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Enjoy an evening of feasting at the Long Table edition of this special event, where 5 of the most prestigious chefs in the winelands will treat you to an unforgettable fine dining experience combining each of their styles and delicacies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">with:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fabio Daniel<\/strong> \u2013 Rust en Vrede Restaurant<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jessica van Dyk<\/strong> \u2013 Post &amp; Pepper Restaurant<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Matt van den Berg<\/strong> \u2013 MERTIA Restaurant<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Marthinus Ferreira<\/strong> \u2013 The Jordan Restaurant<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Michelle Theron<\/strong> \u2013 Vergenoegd L\u00f6w<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 3 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/restaurants\/claras-barn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clara&#8217;s Barn at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price per seat: R 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seating Format: Long Table<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: 18:00 for 18:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dress: Semi-Formal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bookings are now open.\u00a0 Please contact: <a href=\"mailto:bemarking@huishorison.org.za\">bemarking@huishorison.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 40px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 40px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_gallery wpb_content_element clearfix\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_gallery_slidesflickity_static_height_style\" data-onclick=\"link_no\" data-interval=\"5\"><style>.wpb_gallery_slidesflickity_static_height_style .nectar-flickity.instace-6a695b1c93a93:not(.masonry) .flickity-slider .cell img {\n      height: 100px;\n  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title=\"Vergenoegd-ClarasBarn-00045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-ClarasBarn-00045.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-ClarasBarn-00045-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-ClarasBarn-00045-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-ClarasBarn-00045-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cell\" data-lazy=\"false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-Low_Indian-runner-ducks_2023-by-Sean-Gibson-17.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy nectar-lazy attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"Vergenoegd Lo\u0308w_Indian runner ducks_2023 by Sean Gibson (17)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-Low_Indian-runner-ducks_2023-by-Sean-Gibson-17.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-Low_Indian-runner-ducks_2023-by-Sean-Gibson-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-Low_Indian-runner-ducks_2023-by-Sean-Gibson-17-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vergenoegd-Low_Indian-runner-ducks_2023-by-Sean-Gibson-17-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-4-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-max-width-mobile=\"default\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-animation=\"none\" >\n      <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div class=\"hover-wrap\"> \n          <div class=\"hover-wrap-inner\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"2000\" width=\"1414\" data-animation=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2.jpg 1414w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Celebrate-Life-flyer-2026-2-600x849.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 30px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4>View photos of the 2025 event:<\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_gallery wpb_content_element clearfix\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_gallery_slides wpb_flexslider flex-gallery 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URL: https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/newsroom\/our-next-chapter-with-new-head-of-gastronomy\/.\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(21, 88, 214); border-bottom: 0px rgb(21, 88, 214);\">Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Wine Estate<\/a><!--TgQPHd|&#091;&#091;&quot;https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/newsroom\/our-next-chapter-with-new-head-of-gastronomy\/&quot;,null,null,&#091;null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,&#091;{&quot;1218&quot;:&#091;16&#093;}&#093;&#093;,16,null,&quot;Honest Luxury: Our Next Chapter with New ... - Vergenoegd L\u00f6w&quot;,&quot;It&#39;s generosity without excess, and beauty without noise.\u201d With over two decades of experience in some of South Africa&#39;s most respected kitchens, including Hazendal Wine Estate and Pierneef \u00e0 La Motte, Michelle brings a distinctive creative vision and deep respect for the South African table. Her arrival marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for us, one that reflects both our timeless heritage and our modern spirit. Restoring and reimagining an historic Stellenbosch estate. When new ownership took over Vergenoegd L\u00f6w in 2015, one of the first priorities was the careful restoration of our historic 18th century Cape Dutch buildings, which were declared a National Monument in 1974. Once a collection of elegant yet time-worn 18th-century structures, they have since been meticulously revived under the guidance of heritage specialists. Extensive research helped preserve our architectural integrity, including the remarkable paintings and sketches of Jan Brandes, a Dutch minister and artist who lived here between 1786 and 1787. 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Theron redefines honest luxury, crafting elegant, soulful South African dishes rooted deeply in simplicity, seasonality, and local Cape heritage.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><a class=\"nectar-button small see-through accent-color\"  style=\"border-color: #ffffff; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michellepirietheron\/\" data-color-override=\"#ffffff\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Follow in Instagram<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col has-animation padding-3-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"flip-in\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-image-bg-wrap column-bg-layer viewport-desktop\" data-bg-pos=\"center center\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"column-image-bg\" style=\" background-image: url('https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chef-Fabio-Daniel_Edited-s.jpg'); \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca3302\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: left;font-family:Playfair Display;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Fabio Daniel<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>&#8211; Rust en Vrede Restaurant<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 345px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca3ff5\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#565656\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #565656;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>Fabio discovered his culinary career by rather an unusual route. After an injury ended his career as a professional basketball player, he travelled the world, working in kitchens to fund the travel bug. In various establishments in the UK, New Zealand and Brazil, he unearthed a passion for food and flavours. With his Brazilian background and Italian heritage, he adds flair to the French cuisine, inspired by his extensive travels, and incorporating fresh local produce.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><a class=\"nectar-button small see-through accent-color\"  style=\"border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #fcfcfc;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chef_fabiodaniel\/\" data-color-override=\"#fcfcfc\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Follow in Instagram<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col has-animation padding-3-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-bg-cover=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"flip-in\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-image-bg-wrap column-bg-layer viewport-desktop\" data-bg-pos=\"center center\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"column-image-bg\" style=\" background-image: url('https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PostPepperClaireGunn_Feb152022_1373bw.jpg'); \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca5423\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: left;font-family:Playfair Display;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Jessica van Dyk<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>&#8211; Post &amp; Pepper Restaurant<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 300px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca60f8\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#565656\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #565656;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"462\">Jess grew up in Kuruman, where her Ouma\u2019s cooking sparked a lifelong love for food. She trained at Silwood School of Cookery and gained experience at renowned restaurants like La Colombe, The Test Kitchen, and The Cellars-Hohenort. Driven by a love for travel, Jess explored the world and also developed recipes and content for brands like Pick n Pay and Sasko. She later returned as Head Chef at La Colombe, and then Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 in Franschhoek. Post &amp; Pepper was born after COVID\u2014a dream turned reality in Stellenbosch. Rooted in her relaxed, small-town upbringing, Jess created a space for \u201cfun dining\u201d: small plates, bold flavours, and accessible fine dining with heart.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><a class=\"nectar-button small see-through accent-color\"  style=\"border-color: #fcfcfc; color: #fcfcfc;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/postandpepper\/\" data-color-override=\"#fcfcfc\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Follow in Instagram<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-1\/5 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col has-animation padding-3-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"flip-in\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-image-bg-wrap column-bg-layer viewport-desktop\" data-bg-pos=\"center center\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"column-image-bg\" style=\" background-image: url('https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MarthinhsBW.jpg'); \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca74c8\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: left;font-family:Playfair Display;font-weight:400;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Marthinus Ferreira<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>&#8211; The Jordan Restaurant<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 345px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"fws_6a695b1ca81a5\" data-midnight=\"\" data-column-margin=\"default\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\"> <div class=\"row-bg\" ><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12  left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation padding-5-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone \"  data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#565656\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"fade-in-from-left\" data-delay=\"500\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #565656;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>Chef Marthinus Ferreira, executive head chef of The Jordan Restaurant in Stellenbosch, is a trailblazer in South Africa\u2019s culinary scene. After honing his skills globally alongside culinary legends Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, he gained widespread acclaim at Johannesburg&#8217;s dw eleven-13. 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