Throughout the month of August, chef Ryan Cole of Eat Out 3-star restaurant, Salsify at The Roundhouse, will be host to a series of unforgettable Sunday lunches, inviting some of the industry’s finest chefs to join him.

Each chef will work closely with Ryan to curate an eight-course menu that showcases their culinary philosophy, signature style, and the abundance of winter produce found in Cape Town. Guests can expect an array of flavours, techniques, and cooking styles.

These collaborative lunches aim to bring friends together around the table, fostering moments of shared laughter, captivating conversations, and delectable cuisine paired with fine wines.

Ryan is known for his commitment to hyper-local and hyper-sustainable cooking and has curated an impressive line-up of chefs who share his culinary ethos.

The series kicks off with a reunion, where Ryan will cook with Luke Dale Roberts, formerly of The Test Kitchen, where Ryan worked as executive chef before taking the reins at Salsify.

His next chef guest will be none other than Dale Stevens from Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Restaurant, FABER at Avondale, who will bring his culinary prowess to Salsify. Dale and Ryan’s friendship was forged during their early days as chefs, and their shared dedication to seasonally-led cooking promises a memorable experience.

The following week will see Mmabatho Molefe cooking in the kitchen with Ryan. Having previously worked at Salsify, Mmabatho has gone on to open Emazulwini and win the Eat Out Naked Malt Rising Star Award at the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards in 2022.

The lunch series comes to a flourishing finish in the collaboration with chef Ivor Jones of Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia. Having shared their culinary journeys and successes since their early days in the industry, Ivor and Ryan’s reunion promises an extraordinary dining experience.

These are lunches not to be missed. So clear your calendars and make your reservations online.

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