Nompumelelo Mqwebu (born 1977) is a South African chef and author.[1] In 2018, her book, Through the Eyes of an African Chef, was named the world's best self-published cookbook at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards which took place in China.[2][3][4] The Gourmand World Cook Awards is an international competition that honours the best food and wine books.[5]
Nompumelelo Mqwebu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Chef and author |
Early years and education edit
Mqwebu was born on the North coast in KwaZulu-Natal, but grew up in Umlazi. She studied Marketing Management at Centec College, acquired a Culinary Diploma from City and Guilds of London Institute, and trained as a cook at the Chef School of Food and Wine in Morningside, Durban and Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland.[6][7][1]
Career edit
Mqwebu worked in supply chain and logistics of commodities and textiles for a while before branching into cooking in 2005.[7] She is the founder of the Mzansi International Culinary Festival (MICF) and Africa Meets Europe Cuisine. Prior to establishing Africa Meets Europe Cuisine, she worked at Janet's Restaurant in Kloof and Zimbali Lodge.[3][6][1]
Works edit
- She is the author for Through the Eyes of an African Chef. This book features traditional African classics and recipes using African ingredients but with a modern twist.[8]
Personal life edit
She is a mother of two sons.[6]
Awards edit
2018 - Her book won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards[9][4][10]
References edit
- ^ a b c Laylin, Tafline (17 October 2017). "The Chef Reconnecting South Africans With Their Native Food". OZY. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "SA chef bags an 'Oscar' for her modern African-inspired cookbook". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Nompumelelo Mqwebu is having fun with food the SA way | IOL". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Chef accuses M-Net of plagiarism". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2019". www.gfw.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ a b c reporter, Citizen (21 August 2018). "Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu takes SA cuisine to the world". The Citizen. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Nompumelelo Mqwebu". Chefs for Development. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Through the Eyes of an African Chef - Get the best price in SA!". Publisher.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Horn, Gerhard (29 May 2018). "South African Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu Wins Global Award in China". SA Country Life. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Murua, James (1 June 2018). "Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2018 winners announced". James Murua's Literature Blog. Retrieved 18 November 2019.