Recently, we invited 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒇 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒛𝒂𝒏𝒂 “𝒁𝒂𝒏𝒂” 𝑨𝒍𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒐 to speak at our Wednesday evening meeting.
From a career in media and marketing to a life in the kitchen, Johannesburg-based Chef Zana has followed her passion for food — and built a career around sharing it with others.
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A professional chef, food influencer and entrepreneur, she brings flavours and inspiration from her travels to her business, Mestizo, and her premium pantry range, The Zana Alvarado Collection.
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Her love of food comes with a sense of responsibility. As a WWF-SASSI chef ambassador, she encourages sustainable seafood choices and thoughtful sourcing. Through her work with SA Chefs Women in Culinary, she has also helped create opportunities and support for women in the profession.
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Her achievements include winning the 2023 BRM National Burger Challenge and becoming a 2024 Unilever Chef of the Year finalist and Hygiene Award winner. 🏆
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Whether she’s sharing a recipe, preparing a meal or mentoring another chef, Zana’s work celebrates the people, cultures and stories behind the food.
Find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chefzana
We thank her once again for a very interesting and informative talk.
