Chef Imtiyaaz Pather

About Chef Imtiyaaz PatherPort Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Iโve been sprinkling a little magic onto peopleโs 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 Iโm 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. Itโs the kind of dish that made me step back after service and think, โYes โ thatโs exactly what I wanted to say with food.โ
What makes my cooking special is the care behind every detail. Whether Iโm 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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