
Season 2 (2023)
Across 10 episodes in Season 2, our host Warren Mendes will put a new lens on South African culinary travel, to explore more of its known regions while also uncovering some of the 'hidden gems' this magnificent country has to offer.
Episodes: 10
Star Cast:
Episodes List

Ep.1 Kruger Safari
Air Date: 2023-08-19
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.

Ep.2 Eating Johannesburg
Air Date: 2023-08-26
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.

Ep.3 Wild Kwa-Zulu Natal
Air Date: 2023-09-02
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.

Ep.4 Madikwe Safari
Air Date: 2023-09-09
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.

Ep.5 The Garden Route
Air Date: 2023-09-16
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.

Ep.6 Cape Town Spice
Air Date: 2023-09-23
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.

Ep.7 Wine Country
Air Date: 2023-09-30
Warren is in the Franschhoek Valley, exploring the endless bounty of Boschendal Wine Estate. After a ride on a tram through the vineyards he dives into a tasting and cooks some decadent lamb shanks.

Ep.8 Hidden Hermanus
Air Date: 2023-10-07
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.

Ep.9 Paternoster by the Sea
Air Date: 2023-10-14
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.

Ep.10 Beyond Blade Canyon
Air Date: 2023-10-21
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.