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food product development & global trend analysis
An innovative and commercially minded thinker. Experienced in the development of food products, packaging & eateries (RTE, RTD, QSR, HMR & FMCG), strategies and the management of diverse resources and complex processes in order to execute strategies. Ideation, creation, commercialisation, implementation & evaluation are just a few op the steps involved.
a space for female winemakers + female food professionals
I own the space that guarantuees you the freedom to express yourself according to your preference, identity & community in a creative innovation hub. If you can dream it, then you can likely do it. If you need help, I am right behind you.
simplified international wine theory & tastings
Have you ever heard of a cheat sheet? Learn about the white and red noble grape varieties with the use of developed cheat sheets whilst tasting under Coravin examples.
location
Situated in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Route, Create's kitchen is used extensively for the filming of international TV commercials. My 4500 square meters gentleman's estate can accommodate entire production & catering teams. Agents - Living on Location and Filmspace.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Cordon Bleu Grande Diploma Commanderie des Cordons Bleues de France - with Distinction & Best Ambassador award
US Executive Development MBA ESS
IMM Strategic Brand Management
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certified
Cape Wine Academy Diploma
QUALIFICATIONS - 2024
Cape Wine Master Student
OTHER
South African Chef's Association Junior Member - duly qualified and elected
University of Stellenbosch Sensorial food analysis & lexicon training - classified super taster
CAREER HISTORY
Woolworths South Africa - Food & Packaging Product Developer
RCL Foods - Product Innovation Manager
Pick n Pay Foods - Head of Innovation
Founder & Owner - Create at the Table 2002
The Silwood School of Cookery - 2nd Year Lecturer & Practical + Oral Examinator
Stagier - The Fat Duck by Heston Blumenthal 2013
Stagier - Pollen Street Social by Jason Atherton 2013
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