A scenic flight over the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Point has you landing near the reserve for your onwards passage to Travel Designer’s private Mountain Cottage. The sounds of our classic gramophone and a welcome drink lead into lunch. Lunch will be served by the Chef of your choice, followed by storytelling on the hillside. Sated – in every wonderful way, you’ll understand the value of a memorable day imprinted on your heart and mind.
OUR COTTAGE CHEFS
OUR COTTAGE STORYTELLERS
JAMMING WITH JADE
An advocate for local flavours and ingredients, Chef Jade De Waal is no ordinary food lover. Remembered by many as the quirkiest and most charming contestant on the first SA MasterChef, Jade has gone on to have an impressive impact on the South African foodie scene, warming the hearts of all she meets. Her hosted ‘Food Jams’, an initiative by Jade and a social celebration of the love of food, are interactive, fun and designed to bring strangers and friends together over the cooking and eating of delicious meals. Growing up in a family that comes to life over food has afforded Jade an intricate understanding of the role that it plays in bringing people together, and a night with Jade is definitely one to remember.
JUSTIN BONELLO
One of Justin Bonello’s multiple talents is inspiring people to embrace a love of food – the South African way. A filmmaker, chef, urban farmer, entrepreneur and television personality, he is best known for starring in his own food and travel show, Cooked. Justin has published 7 recipe books and is currently working on his next one. Having won multiple awards for his reality television series, his focus is now on finding ways to reduce his footprint on the planet and influence change in how city dwellers live in urban environments. In his spare time, you’ll find him creating magic at the braai, or in the kitchen fearlessly experimenting with flavours and ingredients. The sun, the open road and the smoky aromas of a steak cooking nearby – are Justin’s favourite memory makers.
SLIPPERY SPOON
Johnny Hamman and Marius Uys met in 2014 on the set of Kokkedoor, a popular South African reality cooking series. That started their dream of forming Slippery Spoon Kitchen as a way of bringing their signature menus and unique food experiences to a discerning culinary audience. Their love of food and travel keeps them on top of international cooking trends and inspires their craft. Johnny and Marius’ knives are always sharpened, their fridges are stocked and they can’t wait to create a spectacular menu for Travel Designer’s next event. These are colourful, creative characters with a huge passion for dinner parties, food and people.
OUR COTTAGE STORYTELLERS
OUR COTTAGE STORYTELLERS
REE TREWEEK
Ree Treweek is a creator of imaginative worlds who has been seeking out the space between visionary and real worlds her entire career. It’s at this junction that her stories and distinctive visual language unfold. Most of Ree’s characters spring into being without a plan. She begins by doodling in her sketchbooks, not knowing what will unfold. Exploring, imagining and forming the process of the fantasy world she further explores in painting, sculpture and animation. Often in collaboration with other artists. Ree’s home resembles a museum. Very dominant in her bedroom is the magnificent Broccoli Monster, who beginning life as a tiny sketch has turned into a kind creature reminiscent of comfort food. He forms part of a world that Ree has been exploring called Post Cards and Malicious.
REE TREWEEK
Ree Treweek is a creator of imaginative worlds who has been seeking out the space between visionary and real worlds her entire career. It’s at this junction that her stories and distinctive visual language unfold. Most of Ree’s characters spring into being without a plan. She begins by doodling in her sketchbooks, not knowing what will unfold. Exploring, imagining and forming the process of the fantasy world she further explores in painting, sculpture and animation. Often in collaboration with other artists. Ree’s home resembles a museum. Very dominant in her bedroom is the magnificent Broccoli Monster, who beginning life as a tiny sketch has turned into a kind creature reminiscent of comfort food. He forms part of a world that Ree has been exploring called Post Cards and Malicious.
DAVID BRISTOW
David Bristow is one of South Africa’s most experienced nature and environmental writers. Passionate about the outdoors, his working life as a Journalist culminated in his progression to be a natural history and travel writer, and that is what he has been doing for over 30 years. This included a 115-year stint as the Editor of South Africa’s Getaway Magazine during which time David travelled to all corners of Africa as well as to Antarctica, Nepal, Alaska and Seychelles. The author of more than 20 books, David has an abiding passion for storytelling, is an expert on the Cape and its many narratives which he seamlessly weaves into current affairs, international trends and local anecdotes. These stories are best enjoyed around the campfire.
DAVID BRISTOW
David Bristow is one of South Africa’s most experienced nature and environmental writers. Passionate about the outdoors, his working life as a Journalist culminated in his progression to be a natural history and travel writer, and that is what he has been doing for over 30 years. This included a 115-year stint as the Editor of South Africa’s Getaway Magazine during which time David travelled to all corners of Africa as well as to Antarctica, Nepal, Alaska and Seychelles. The author of more than 20 books, David has an abiding passion for storytelling, is an expert on the Cape and its many narratives which he seamlessly weaves into current affairs, international trends and local anecdotes. These stories are best enjoyed around the campfire.
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF LUNCH AND STORIES IN AN ICONIC LOCATION
Depart for a day filled with delicious food and mesmerising tales by the storyteller of your choice. Your experience starts with a scenic helicopter flight over the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Point, before arriving to the remotely placed Travel Designer cottage. After lunch is prepared by the chef of your choice, join your storyteller on the hillside where tales of wonder will unfold. This is accompanied by relaxed sundowners overlooking False Bay.
