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Siyabulela Kobo

Siyabulela Kobo
Intercontinental at OR Thambo

 

Born in Umtata in the Eastern Cape, Siyabulela originally had dreams of being a Mechanical Engineer, but he discovered his passion for food while working as a waiter. Siya went on to train at the Southern Sun O.R. Tambo and elevated himself to a Head Chef position. Siya also took part in culinary competitions –Super Chef challenge, Mushroom Chef de cuisine, and took first prize in the Rising star competition.

 

 

What is your philosophy on food? Fresh, Clean and Natural
What inspired you to become a chef? It happened while I was training to be a waiter - I helped the chef in the kitchen and never looked back
Globally, which chef do you admire? Garth Stroebel
If you couldn't be a chef, which profession would you take up? Mechanical engineering, specialising in components' design
Other than food and cooking, what inspires you? People
What was your worst culinary catastrophe? In my early years I put peri-peri sauce in a pasta dish instead of Napolitana Sauce
What is your fondest memory in the kitchen? Wearing my chef uniform for the first time at chef training at the Southern Sun OR Tambo
What do you eat for breakfast? Muesli, plain yoghurt and an apple
What do you never cook? Brussel Sprouts
What is the one dish you find hard to get right? Soufflés - they are SUCH a challenge!
Who is the most famous person you have cooked for? Nelson Mandela