Graeme Smith might be best known as South Africa’s former cricket captain, but he’s is also one of three players behind the Momentum Cricket Sixes series, a charitable event that raises funds for a bursary programme and Mark Boucher’s Rhino in Safe Hands campaign. This year the series is taking place at Wanderers on 5 September, and will also host a joint performance by Prime Circle, Watershed, Jesse Clegg, Ard Matthews and Gangs of Ballet.

He’s also been known to hang out with MasterChef SA’s Pete Goffe-Wood, take part in chilli-eating contests and bake cupcakes.

No idea how , but myself and cadence baked cupcakes this morning.well resemblance of cupcakes. Good fun though…. pic.twitter.com/uGo1dONERG

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 15, 2015

We asked the cricket player to share his restaurant recommendations in every category. (And yes, one particular Portuguese pub in Green Point features heavily…)

My favourite place for…

Weekend breakfast

I like to go to Bistro Sixteen82 in Steenburg.

Bistro Sixteen82. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Coffee

Jason on Bree Street in Cape Town. I usually have a flat white.

Jason Bakery. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

A burger

Hudson’s. My standard order is the mushroom burger.

I definitely hope to share a great meal and beverage at @Vascotaverna with you big man @Brynressel @PeteGW pic.twitter.com/r3TIQYv6jh — Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) December 9, 2014

Seafood

Harbour House in Kalk Bay.

Harbour House. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Sundowners with a view

Leopard Bar at 12 Apostles.

Leopard Bar at the Twelve Apostles Hotel. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Watching the game with mates

Vasco in Greenpoint.

Quick dinner with these boys at @Vascotaverna #feast @BrettSoulman @GraemeSmith49 pic.twitter.com/8B5QKJJwOa

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) May 20, 2015

A healthy meal

Osumo. 

Child-friendly restaurant

Café Paradiso on Kloof.

Cafe Paradiso. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.

Hometown restaurant

Vasco in Greenpoint.

Epic chilli eating contest @Vascotaverna . First out @sboshmafu @dannicholl @GraemeSmith49. A win by @KGcomic & me. pic.twitter.com/AouRXRbuQx — Martin (@mrtuckbox) May 15, 2015

The best restaurant you’ve tried when on tour anywhere in the world?

Big Easy in Chelsea, London.

Favourite dish?

I love peri-peri chicken and Thai food.

Favourite South African food?

Obviously braai!

What’s on your braai?

Chops, chicken and pork ribs.

Braaing for the folks on a beaut ct eve. My pops @harley20121 felt like a glass of red pic.twitter.com/kCZ0pFNq9r

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) January 15, 2015

What’s your go-to pre-match meal?

No red meat and light food that’s not too rich.

And post-match?

I’m usually starving. It’s the one night where I don’t need to worry about my health and I have a pizza or burger.

Best place for a pizza? And what toppings would be on ‘The Graeme Smith’, if it were a pizza?

Borruso’s in Claremont. The Graeme Smith would be anything with mushrooms on it. 

Your favourite spot for a celebratory dinner?

Vasco in Greenpoint.

Great to see the @Vascotaverna buzzing yesterday. Thanks for joining us pic.twitter.com/JAmLHB2UfS

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 14, 2015

Catch Graeme in action at the Momentum Cricket Sixes at Wanderers Sports Club in Joburg on the 5 September. Tickets are available through Webtickets.