E3: "I Was the Only Black Chef" Vusi Ndlovu

Vusi Ndlovu was not supposed to be a chef. A chance reply, a sprinkling of rebellion and a runaway story on an overnight train to South Africa landed him in the kitchen - his tenacity kept him there.

Billed as one of the best young chefs in the world, he's constantly creating projects away from the plate: The African Culinary Library, a Coachella-style traveling African food festival, a clothing range of chefs wear and an NGO to help feed child-headed homes in Africa.

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14 Aug 2024

Freshly SqueezedFreshly Squeezed is your chance to hear from food’s most fascinating people, without all the noise. We have only the freshest stories, served straight, from people who need to be heard, from ghost-thinkers to electrical engineers-turned-chefs. Find the captivating stories of a series of unforgettable food professionals below.