Catering Excellence
for All Occasions
Education and Certification
Cordon Bleu Certificate
Silwood School of Cookery
Cape Town, South Africa
Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Art
City and Guilds of London Institute, London, UK
Level 2 Diploma in Patisserie
City and Guilds of London Institute, London, UK
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Meet The Chef
I'm Corno Cloete
​Highly accomplished professional chef with cordon bleu training; skilled in classical techniques and modern cooking styles. Over 25 years of experience. Comprehensive background in development of wide range of menus for domestic and international palates. Excellent proficiencies in restaurant and kitchen management. Hands-on experience with food inventories and cost controls. Resourceful and adaptable in rapidly changing kitchen and dining room operations. Specialist Function and Relief/Contract Chef.
Proven expertise in:
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Fine Dining / A La Carte / Table D’Haute
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Pastries & Desserts
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Food Preparation & Presentation
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Menu Planning & Execution
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Event & Contract Catering
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Kitchen Operations / Staff Management
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Business Management
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Budget / Inventory Control & Costing
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Ordering & Purchasing
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Health & Safety
Tel: 079 040 9729 | Email: info@countrycatering.co.za
Farm to Table
A Sneak Peek of Our
Sample Summer Menus
Menu One
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Starters
Biltong Roosterbrood
famous Karoo roosterbrood served with biltong and herb butters
Spinach and Chickpea Fritters (V)
served with Parmesan zucchini, mint yoghurt and a sweet chili sauce
Free-range Klein Karoo Cajun Chicken Salad
warm marinated free-range chicken, bacon bits, croutons and cucumber with salad greens and a herb dressing
Main Courses
Braised Oxtail
slow-roasted in red wine, herbs, root vegetables and butter beans, served with mash or rice
Karoo Grilled Lamb Cutlets
rosemary marinated lamb cutlets, served with potato wedges
Slow-roasted Pork Belly
served with cinnamon apple compote, herbed mashed potato and grain mustard gravy
Dhal Curry (V)
red lentil dhal served with mini roosterbrood and sambals
Dessert
Milk Tart Crème Brulee
served with an almond biscuit
Pumpkin Tart (V)
with a ginger base, topped with caramel seeds and served with honey yoghurt
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Menu Two
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Starters
Creamy Butternut & Pecorino Soup, served with toasted bruchetta
Double Baked Royal Ashton Souffle with micro herb salad and onion marmalade
Malay pickled fish with dough balls
Ostrich Bobotie with Chutney Canvass
Smoked Springbok Carpaccio, pawpaw pickle, roosterkoek
Main Course
Grilled Courgette set on a Pea & Saffron Risotto
Cape Malay Style Lamb Curry
Klein Karoo Tomato bredie
Guineafowl & Bacon Ballontine, Green Olive mash, salsa verde
Farm reared Chicken Roulade, Pumpkin fritters with red wine jus, roasted new potatoes and spring veggies
Dessert
Berry Meringue Roulade with prickly pear syrup
Peach Malva Pudding with homemade ginger creme anglaise
and vanilla ice cream
Mini Savarin filled with homemade lemon curd and seasonal fruit
Thank you very much for the platter you delivered yesterday evening.
The guests loved it and said it was just right for them.
Delicious and with great variety and presentation
5 Star Hideawaybb.co.za
Swellendam
Hi Corno
Thank you very much for a wonderful evening, it was a brilliant experience.
I posted a little comment on Facebook.
All the best
Swantje
At Your Service
Tel: 079 040 9729 | Email: info@countrycatering.co.za