top of page

July 2021

Hello!

MEET LA'NAM COOKS!

CHEF LA'NAM

WHO IS CHEF LA'NAM?

Namhla Gqoba known as Chef La'Nam is a self-taught chef who is from the Eastern Cape. Whose intent in the food industry is changing and enriching lives through home-cooked gourmet foods. In all that, Chef La'Nam then furthered her passion by working with some of South Africa's top chefs, such as Wandile Mabaso and Charles Montshiwa.

Steak, photographer Thulisa Sigwabe

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO OR FAVOURITE DISH?

Her go-to dish is a lamb stew, hardbody chicken and dumplings. She can make those dishes on any given day.

Steak with wine, photographer Thulisa Sigwabe
Picture of Chef La'Nam, photographer Thulisa Sigwabe

WHEN DID YOUR INTEREST IN COOKING START?

"I have always loved cooking and always helped my mum in the kitchen," she says. Chef La'Nam then adds; when you do something so effortlessly and with passion, it becomes so easy and natural that you see that it's a gift. 

Picture of Chef La'Nam, photographer Thulisa Sigwabe

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE SECRET OF COOKING?

A sharp knife is essential and always make sure you taste as you go!

If you'd like to check out Chef La'Nam's social media platforms.

Her Instagram is @lanam_cooks or follow her Facebook page on LaNam Cooks

bottom of page