We are very proud and excited to introduce Londolozi’s brand new Executive Chef: Anna Ridgewell. Anna grew up in Zimbabwe before training at Silwood in Cape Town. Having worked at many of the Cape’s top restaurants as well as Southern Africa’s top luxury lodges over the past decade, Anna is an accomplished and imaginative Exec Chef.
Spellbound by the magic of the bush, she recently left Cape Town to join the Londolozi family and create exceptional African cuisine for our guests. Say’s Anna
“What I love about the bush life in the kitchen is that you have such an open easel where you can be creative and yet challenged! The Shangaan staff have always inspired me, and one of the main reasons I’m loving being back is the chance to continue training and lifting this team to the next level (and many more!).”
Welcome Anna!
These first four images are of a Londolozi lunch that Anna put together, whilst the remainder were taken by Anna in between preparing and serving her cuisine to our guests.
‘Sexy Salads’ ready for lunch – Rich Laburn
Roast Lamb, Baby Potatoes and Fresh Mint – Rich Laburn
Knicker Bocker Ice Cream – Rich Laburn
An after lunch cheese board – Rich Laburn
Breakfast in the Bush – Anna Ridgewell
Preparing for a mid morning munch – Anna Ridgewell
The Londolozi Chef’s at work
Preparing for lunch – Anna Ridgewell
Sumptious Bushveld Lunches – Anna Ridgewell
The final product is well worth the preparation
A drinks stop platter lined up and ready to accompany a refreshing sundowner – Anna Ridgewell
Sunset Drinks – Anna Ridgewell
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We never had a sundowner like that! Who gets those? Looks scrumptious.
Ditto Sandy – never saw a drinks stop platter like that either!!! Does look good – we did eat and drink well during our stay, but honestly nothing supersedes the sightings – so I won’t sulk !!!
I’m HUNGRY!!!!! Everything looks FABULOUS!!! Welcome Anna and best wishes for MUCH success and HAPPINESS @ Londolozi!
I knew you would stun them at Londoz! congrats!
Bad time of day to look at those bush breakfasts!
Congrats Bella! Wonderful to see you so happy, and I’m impressed by all your magnificent edible creations! Londolozi are lucky to have you as Exec Chef. Miss you muchly and will see you soon… keep posting these mouth-watering pics x
So happy to know that you have landed somewhere safe and fabulous! We miss you in the Cape!
Hi Anna
Great to see you are back in the bush. Hope you are very happy and creative. Saw you in the new Getaway magazine, Oct 2012. Check Karoux out in the same issue. Lots of love. Andre