Food Trail: South Africa

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Season 1
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Warren concludes his travels by a vibrant trip to Johannesburg. He creates his spin on the traditional '7 Colours' meal - made up of seven foods, drawn from different cuisines across the country.
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Warren travels to Pretoria and Johannesburg; there he meets chef Xoliswa, personal cook to the former president Nelson Mandela and learns to cook samp risotto.
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In the heart of the Kalahari Desert, Warren spots a myriad of African animals, and learns to make traditional rusks to go with his morning coffee. He then heads off to the Pilanesberg, where he's staying in the aptly named Sun City. Here, he cooks a variety of local dishes - including spicy lamb skewers, corn on the cob, a...
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Warren's next stop is Kruger National Park, one of South Africa's largest game reserves, where he's staying at the renowned Sabi Sabi lodge. He heads out on safari and tastes a variety of native bush foods, including the Marula Tree fruit - used to make a liqueur called Amarula. Back at the lodge, Warren is inspired to coo...
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In Durban, Warren visits the famous restaurant, Max's Lifestyle, for an indulgent Shisa Nyama experience, before meeting with local guide Thoko to visit a nearby Zulu village. Here, he learns to cook recipes such as Putu pap - steamed cornmeal - and sauteed pumpkin leaves, and shares a traditional meal with the townspeople.
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Warren heads to the coastal city of Durban - where he's staying at the iconic Oyster Box hotel. He visits the legendary Spice Emporium, and tastes some unusual local specialties, including Bunny Chow - a South African street food consisting of curry served in a hollowed-out piece of white bread - and spicy pineapple - a po...
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Warren's next stop on his food trail is Tswalu Nature Reserve - in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. After kicking off his stay with a safari - spotting animals and tasting bush tucker - Warren meets with acclaimed Chef Marnus to cook up some exciting South African delicacies, with an array of local produce.
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Warren heads to the Cape Winelands, where he tastes a variety of local wines including Pinotage, a signature South African red, and Ratafia, a unique and complex fortified wine. To accompany his alcoholic purchases, Warren cooks up Bobotie, a rustic dish of curried meat topped with savoury custard.
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Warren continues his food trail along South Africa's Cape Coast, stopping off at the township of Khayelitsha, home to some inspiring micro-farming initiatives, before arriving at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve - where he cooks up a fish Braai with fresh produce from the property's farm.
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Warren's first stop on his food trail of South Africa is the bustling city of Cape Town. Here, he visits a lively farmers market - where he samples a variety of delicious produce - and cooks up a Cape Malay curry in Bo Kaap. He then heads south to the fishing village of Simonstown, where he meets a local fisherman and cook...
Season 2
As the final stanza in Warren's Food Trail of South Africa, he'll take a chopper ride over the largest canyon in Africa, whip up a biltong quiche and create a hearty vegetable soup.
Warren is heading into the picturesque town of Paternoster, with a local fisherman to haul a few of South Africa's famous crayfish to make a rich bisque and pasta dish with their sweet meat.
Warren deepens his love of wine by venturing to Newton Johnson, the 'wine farm with a view', and drink their most popular drops matched with food pairings from their restaurant.
Warren has dedicated the entire episode to diving into a specific style of South African cooking known as 'Cape Malay'. he'll eat amazing, spiced lamb and will be cooking a comforting chicken curry.
A true hidden gem of South Africa, the Garden Route is a 200km coastal highway. At the Turbine Hotel Warren will cook a South African curry & dessert and shuck wild oysters with a local legend.
Sprawling across the northern border of South Africa. Madikwe Safari Lodge (with Rhinos and Giraffes), Warren will cook a South African inspired dessert and a risotto. Also a sunset feast in the bush.
Based at Thonga Beach Lodge, Warren takes us through two recipes using local peanuts and chillies. Then, onto the quaint coastal village of St Lucia to cook a recipe on a sunrise cruise.
Warren indulges in vibrant flavours and surrounds of the Sandton neighbourhood. He's chowing in Zioux, a hip eatery and bar with a South American flair. Followed by cooking some incredible recipes.
Warren's first stop is the inimitable Kruger Shalati or "Train on the Bridge", where he shows us the incredible structure, indulges in an unforgettable safari and cooks up a delectable dessert.
Season 1
Warren is in the bustling city of Johannesburg, and his first stop is the vibrant township of Soweto. He's taken on a tuk tuk tour by his guide Sindi, and cooks up his version of Chakalala.
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