Chefs to follow on Instagram

They are young, talented and making big waves on the international front. These are the reason why we appreciate and celebrate these phenomenal chefs, and think that they are worth following for inspirational and healthy meal ideas.

By Bridgette Matjuda

1. Chef Lucia Mthiyane is a self-taught chef and specializes in homestyle cooking.

While growing up I always had a hunger to be in the entertainment industry. I’m lucky to have had one of the best and most respected agents in the industry when I started out. From being a teacher to now being on television and radio, my brand has grown in leaps and bounds. Visit http://takeyourtime.domestos.co.za to read about my recipe for success #TakeYourTime

A post shared by Chef Lucia Mthiyane (@chefluciamthiyane) on Jul 13, 2017 at 11:02am PDT

#ilovecooking

A post shared by Chef Lucia Mthiyane (@chefluciamthiyane) on Aug 17, 2017 at 8:42am PDT

2. Chef Mokgadi Itsweng is a well-established private chef with the ability to create dishes to suit any palate.

Morning Elixir…Moringa, Ginger and Turmeric tea with a squeeze of lemon #imbiza #healingtea #healingherbs #treeoflife

A post shared by Mokgadi Itsweng (@mokgadiitsweng) on Oct 1, 2017 at 1:57am PDT

A feast fit for a Queen??? #iloveturkishfood #queenmodjadji

A post shared by Mokgadi Itsweng (@mokgadiitsweng) on Jun 1, 2017 at 6:05am PDT

3. Chef Nti Ramaboa is very experimental and caters to adventurous food enthusiasts.

When the weather allows for some indulgence…. ??

A post shared by Nti Ramaboa (@chef_nti) on Sep 26, 2017 at 8:52am PDT

Garlic Butter Seared Calms… ??? | New video on #YouTube link in bio??#PSiCookedThis #ChefNti #cheflife #chefsofig ? @thato_maluks

A post shared by Nti Ramaboa (@chef_nti) on Sep 5, 2017 at 11:07am PDT

4. Chef Ntwenhle Gcabashe is our in-house chef who offers a modern, quick and easy take on our local food.

Spicy couscous…

A post shared by Ntwenhle (@ntwenhlegcabashe) on Aug 9, 2017 at 11:29pm PDT

Great day with lovely people

A post shared by Ntwenhle (@ntwenhlegcabashe) on Aug 8, 2017 at 1:10am PDT

5. Chef Siba Mtongana because she’s well traveled and brings different tastes of the world to her dishes.

❤️?? RepostBy @thecapeargus: “We chatted to kitchen goddess @sibamtongana during #WomensMonth about what it takes to make your mark as a strong South African woman. Get your copy of #CapeArgus to read all about it. #WomenPower #MakeYourMark #Sibalicious #SibasTable #FoodNetwork Picture: MattPhoto” (via #InstaRepost @AppsKottage)

A post shared by Siba (@sibamtongana) on Aug 25, 2017 at 4:13am PDT

Siba’s refreshing BERRY POPSICLES SURPRISE COCKTAIL… it’s #Sibalicious ??????? …recipe link on my bio… #SibasTable #Season3 #FoodNetwork #NewShow #HelloSummer #cocktails #nomnom #food #drinks #instadrinks #refreshing #HomeEntertainment #Homecooking #SimpleAndEasy #withstyle #vavavoom #OwnTheKitchen??

A post shared by Siba (@sibamtongana) on Oct 2, 2017 at 6:14am PDT

6. Chef Zola Nene is an award-winning cookbook author and food stylist who cooks with a lot of soul.

FOOD FROM MY HERITAGE . AMAHEWU KA PHAYINAPHU – Pineapple Amahewu ??? . . If you’ve never tried Amahewu before, now’s your chance. It’s a refreshing fruity drink made from leftover mealie pap that my mom used to make for us growing up, go on…give it a go, try something new and let me know what you think! #recipe #linkinbio

A post shared by Zola Nene (@zola_nene) on Sep 27, 2017 at 9:16pm PDT

ISITAMBU . Food From My Heritage . Sometimes the simplest flavours conjour up the most nostalgic memories. A bowl of samp, to me, is like a hug from within. I can’t help but smile while I eat it, it’s my good-mood food…I’ll definitely be tucking into some this Heritage day. If you’d like to join me, find the #recipe on my website zolanene.com #linkinbio ? . . zulupalette #zulugirl #zulu #nostalgia #food #foodmemories #indiginous #foodiesofsa #foodgawker #foodglooby #buzzfeedfood #southafrican #vegan #veganfood #vegetarian #vegetables #organic #feedfeed #heritage #heritagemonth #proudlysouthafrican #zolanene

A post shared by Zola Nene (@zola_nene) on Sep 19, 2017 at 9:19pm PDT