Nompumelelo Mqwebu Explained

Nompumelelo Mqwebu
Birth Place:KwaZulu-Natal
Nationality:South African
Occupation:Chef and author

Nompumelelo Mqwebu (born 1977) is a South African chef and author.[1] In 2018, her book, Through the Eyes of an African Chef, was named the world's best self-published cookbook at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards which took place in China.[2] [3] [4] The Gourmand World Cook Awards is an international competition that honours the best food and wine books.[5]

Early years and education

Mqwebu was born on the North coast in KwaZulu-Natal, but grew up in Umlazi. She studied Marketing Management at Centec College, acquired a Culinary Diploma from City and Guilds of London Institute, and trained as a cook at the Chef School of Food and Wine in Morningside, Durban, and Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland.[6] [7]

Career

Mqwebu worked in supply chain and logistics of commodities and textiles for a while before branching into cooking in 2005. She is the founder of the Mzansi International Culinary Festival (MICF) and Africa Meets Europe Cuisine. Prior to establishing Africa Meets Europe Cuisine, she worked at Janet's Restaurant in Kloof and Zimbali Lodge.

Works

Personal life

She is a mother of two sons.

Awards

2018 - Her book won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Chef Reconnecting South Africans With Their Native Food. Laylin. Tafline. 2017-10-17. OZY. en-US. 2019-11-18.
  2. Web site: SA chef bags an 'Oscar' for her modern African-inspired cookbook. TimesLIVE. en-ZA. 2019-11-18.
  3. Web site: Nompumelelo Mqwebu is having fun with food the SA way IOL. www.iol.co.za. en. 2019-11-18.
  4. Web site: Chef accuses M-Net of plagiarism. SowetanLIVE. en-ZA. 2019-11-18.
  5. Web site: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2019. www.gfw.co.uk. 2019-11-18.
  6. Web site: Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu takes SA cuisine to the world. reporter. Citizen. The Citizen. 21 August 2018. en. 2019-11-18.
  7. Web site: Nompumelelo Mqwebu. 2018-07-03. Chefs for Development. en-US. 2019-11-18.
  8. Web site: Through the Eyes of an African Chef - Get the best price in SA!. Publisher.co.za. en-GB. 2019-11-18.
  9. Web site: South African Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu Wins Global Award in China. Horn. Gerhard. 2018-05-29. SA Country Life. en-ZA. 2019-11-18.
  10. Web site: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2018 winners announced.. Murua. James. James Murua. 2018-06-01. Writing Africa. en-GB. 2024-05-11.

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