Brescia House hosts its first culinary adventure in Bryanston

The Brescia House School PTA proudly hosted its first culinary adventure masterclass recently.

This exclusive cooking experience welcomed internationally acclaimed chef Wandile Mabaso from Les Creatifs, offering Brescia families and friends a unique opportunity to explore their culinary creativity within the consumer studies classroom.

Mabaso is a culinary artist whose style of cooking can be described as a flavourful fusion of traditional African flavours and classical French techniques.

He believes his legacy is to create food that is rooted in centuries of culinary traditions while paying homage to his culture and country, South Africa.

Raised by a single mother, he had to take on a lot of responsibility from a very young age, and by the time he was 13, he was cooking meals for the family.

Brescia House School parent Thuladu Khumalo said, “Chef Wandile’s expertise and passion for his craft were truly evident throughout the masterclass. We are already fans of his food, and the opportunity to witness his culinary skills in action was nothing short of inspiring.”

She added that the information shared during the class was not only informative but also presented in a way that was accessible and enjoyable for participants of all ages.

“What stood out the most was the fact that the food remained not only delicious but also a memorable experience for my nine-year-old daughter. It’s not always easy to captivate the attention of a child, especially when it comes to educational experiences, but Chef Wandile managed to create an atmosphere that was both engaging and fun for her.”

PTA chairman Gaby Sithole said, “The Brescia House School PTA is immensely proud to have initiated the first-ever culinary adventure masterclass, a testament to our commitment to enriching our school community’s experiences.”

Sithole pointed out that hosting Mabaso was a highlight, not only for the unique culinary skills he brought into their consumer studies classroom but also for the lasting memories created.

Mabaso commented that this partnership with Brescia was great and brought back fond memories of his childhood and when he learned how to cook.

“The Brescia masterclass reminded me of the passion I had when I was a young boy and how I had to navigate most of the learning myself as we did not have many of the opportunities afforded to learners these days in primary and high school.”

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