Private Chef · Patisserie · Experience Curator · Johannesburg

Built for every table.

I am Kamogelo Kgashane — chef, patissière, and experience curator. From plated fine dining to showpiece pastry, intimate private dinners to large-scale events. I build moments that live well past the last plate.

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Private Dining Patisserie & Showpieces Nourish by Kamogelo Event Catering Brand Collaborations Plated Experiences Wellness Nights Private Dining Patisserie & Showpieces Nourish by Kamogelo Event Catering Plated Experiences Wellness Nights
Akile
4+Years of
Craft
My Story

I don't serve food.
I build experiences
around it.

I trained at International Hotel School in both Culinary Arts and Patisserie — a dual foundation that gives me range across the full spectrum of a kitchen. From classical technique to showpiece pastry, from a canapé to a croquembouche. My practicals at Kream and The Toast Co. placed me in environments where the standard is non-negotiable.

Since qualifying in 2021, I've catered at institutional scale for Lesedi Municipality, served as a private chef for discerning Johannesburg households, and built a reputation built on one thing: I arrive with a standard, and I don't leave without it.

To eat is a necessity — but to eat intelligently is an art.

Akile is the brand built on that belief. Every plate I make — from a wellness jar to a plated fillet with berry jus — carries the same intention, the same care, and the same signature.

IHS
Formally Trained
4+
Years Experience
JHB
& Beyond
The Work

The table,
built.

Commission a Table
Sub-brand · Nourish by Kamogelo

My wellness food offering —
fresh, pre-packaged,
intentional.

Nourish by Kamogelo is the wellness food arm of Akile. I prepare fresh, nutritionally considered meals and snacks off-site and deliver them ready to display and sell — with no kitchen overhead for the partner space. Currently in partnership with The Hyding Spa, Johannesburg.

I handle everything — sourcing, preparation, branding, delivery, and menu evolution. My partner simply stocks the display.

Morning Range
Overnight oat jars, avo & hummus protein boxes, chia & berry parfaits.
Midday Range
Nourish bowl, quinoa & tuna salad, roasted veg & hummus wrap, garden plate.
Anytime Range
Chicken avo mini wrap, sirloin steak wrap, dark chocolate bark, seed & nut jar.
Enquire about Nourish
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For Wellness Spaces

A curated wellness display that stocks itself, sells consistently, and makes your space feel more complete — zero kitchen overhead.

Current: The Hyding Spa · Joburg
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Fully Managed by Me

Weekly delivery, sell-through tracking, quarterly menu rotation. I bring the data and the decisions.

Zero disruption · Fully operational
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Branded & Intentional

Every item labelled with nutritional purpose and partner-space branding. Packaged to reflect the premium environment it lives in.

Custom branding available
What I Do

Every occasion
deserves a standard.

Four offerings. One philosophy. My name on all of it.

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Private Dining Experience

Your home becomes the restaurant. I design the menu, source every ingredient, execute each course, and remove you entirely from the kitchen — so you can be present at your own table.

  • Fully bespoke multi-course menu
  • All sourcing, preparation, and plating
  • Table-side service from arrival to last course
  • Dietary and lifestyle integration
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Events & Catering

From intimate celebrations to high-profile corporate events — bespoke menus, flawless execution, white-glove service. Weddings, corporate functions, parties, and more.

  • Designer plated menus and buffets
  • Family sharing platters
  • Decadent desserts and showpieces
  • Available to travel for destination events
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Patisserie & Showpieces

From macarons and croquembouche to plated desserts and celebration cakes — my patisserie training means the sweet side of any event is handled with the same precision as the savoury.

  • Celebration and wedding cakes
  • Plated dessert courses
  • Showpiece centrepieces
  • Petit fours and canapé sweets
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Brand Collaborations

Food is one of the most powerful brand languages. I partner with businesses, lifestyle brands, and media to create culinary experiences that tell a story — on camera, on stage, or at the table.

  • Product launches and brand activations
  • Content creation and media partnerships
  • Menu curation for hospitality brands
  • Press and editorial engagements
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Work With Me

Let's build
something
unforgettable.

Every engagement begins with a conversation. Tell me about your occasion, your vision, and your guests — and I'll tell you exactly how I can make it worth remembering.

Email Me Directly

I respond within 24 hours. Availability is limited.

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