Cape Town – Neill Anthony – The Private Chef will start on SABC3 as a brand-new 13-part lifestyle series from Sunday 15 March at 16:30, with the new show produced by Okuhle Media, which will give viewers a glimpse into the high-pressured world of what it takes to cater to South Africa’s high society and A-list socialites.
Neill Anthony – The Private Chef is a joint venture production between chef Neill Anthony who spent 10 years in Europe honing his skills in the professional kitchens of Gordon Ramsay, Alyn Williams, Jerome Henry and Marcus Waering.
Back in Cape Town Neill Anthony became a personal chef, dishing up Michelin-star quality food for his demanding clientele in their homes who want their end-of-the-month Salticrax with a bit of caviar and a splash of champagne.
Neill Anthony – The Private Chef will also be sold to overseas broadcasters says Louise McClelland, executive producer.
Neill Anthony – The Private Chef, with director Chris Lotz, will give viewers a peek into the homes of Neill Anthony’s clients and socialite friends as he takes on and prepares exclusive dining experiences.
Every half hour episode starts in Neill Anthony’s contemporary lift apartment in the heart of Cape Town, before he heads out to source fresh ingredients for the day’s event and shares cooking tips and sourcing secrets with viewers.
“Food is what I do. Keeping it local, seasonal and rustic,” says Neill Anthony. “I’m thrilled to be working with Okuhle Media on my first TV show”.
– Channel24