What did Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen serve the President? He tells all...

What did Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen serve the President? He tells all...

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently celebrated his birthday at Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen's restaurant, Jan Innovation Studio, in Cape Town. 

Jan Hendrik van der Weshuizen
Instagram/ Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen

In 2016, less than three years after opening its doors, restaurant JAN received its first Michelin Star. 

In October 2017, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen launched his first SAFTA award-winning TV show, also entitled, 'JAN'.

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His third cookbook, released at the end of 2021, celebrated the ingredients and cuisine of the Kalahari, which was an enormous inspiration in the creation of his restaurant, Klein JAN. 

'JAN The Journal' is his prestigious luxury food and lifestyle publication with mouth-watering recipes that are being published by JAN Innovation Studio in Cape Town - a creative space open for private functions. 

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President Cyril Ramaphosa recently celebrated his birthday at the JAN Innovation Studio in Cape Town with Van der Westhuizen as the chef. 

But what was on the menu and what did they speak about? Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen will share more about the memorable moment on the Scenic Drive. 

Tune in to the 'Scenic Drive with Rian', weekdays from 16:00-19:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.

Image Credit: Instagram/ Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen 

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