Philip Pretorius

Chef Philip Pretorius has always been passionate about local food made beautifully. He studied at Prue Leith cooking school in Pretoria for 3 years, followed by working at the landmark restaurant Wijnhuis in Stellenbosch. After a few years of work at the Goatshed Restaurant at Fairview, he moved to the sister company next door, the Spice Route Destination, where he became co-owner of the Barley and Biltong Emporium restaurant. Here, Philip’s focus is to use only the freshest ingredients and ethically reared, cattle for his food, ensuring 100% local and 100% delicious food.