Chef Imtiyaaz Pather

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About Chef Imtiyaaz Pather

Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Iโ€™ve been sprinkling a little magic onto peopleโ€™s plates for over 6 years, working my way through professional kitchens and constantly refining my craft. My journey is rooted in formal culinary training, complemented by hands-on experience in fine-dining environments where precision, flavour balance, and storytelling through food are essential.

I hold a Diploma in Culinary Arts, which laid the technical foundation for my cooking, but my true growth has come from working alongside talented chefs in high-calibre kitchens. Those experiences shaped my approach: ingredient-driven, thoughtful, and always respectful of technique while leaving room for creativity.

My style blends modern fine dining with Japanese influences, drawing inspiration from seasonality, umami, and clean, elegant flavours. I love creating food that feels refined yet comforting โ€” dishes that are intentional but never intimidating.

Fun fact: the dish Iโ€™m most proud of is a Japanese-inspired course I developed for my own supper club, Kuroi Inu โ€” a beautifully balanced plate built around subtle smoke, dashi depth, and delicate textures. Itโ€™s the kind of dish that made me step back after service and think, โ€œYes โ€” thatโ€™s exactly what I wanted to say with food.โ€

What makes my cooking special is the care behind every detail. Whether Iโ€™m cooking for an intimate dinner or a curated experience, my goal is always the same: to create food that feels personal, memorable, and quietly exciting.

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Preparation

Chef Imtiyaaz Pather will arrive 1 hour in advance of your event

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Your kitchen will be left cleaner than it was when Chef Imtiyaaz Pather arrived.

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Products sold by Chef Imtiyaaz Pather

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