A Chef to Watch

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Alroy Kim Bernard - is the current Executive Chef for the Imba Group of Hotels.  We had the pleasure of catching up with him over Easter Weekend.

Q: At what age did you realise your interest in cooking?

I got interested in cooking when I was 14 and would see my brother bring home food from his food and nutrition classes.  I would then ask for the recipe and try them out at home.

Q: Where was your first job?

Toko's Kitchen - an outside catering outfit that supplied mainly NGO's with meals

Q: What are your favourite ingredients?

I like working with Vinegar and Onions, I like working with Chicken and Pork, Pasta - Fettucine

Q: What would you advise students thinking of becoming Chefs?

Food is a diverse thing, it never stays the same, it changes with the individual so give it your best.

Q : What is your favourite cooking gadget?

I love working with flour and the Rolling Pin is my favourite gadget, the technique brings out the best qualities of the flour.

Q: Which cook books do you refer to?

I like Gordon Ramsay and Nigella Lawsons cook books

Q: What do you enjoy cooking at home?

I love to make a fried rice with stir fried veg served with a Salad.

Q: What are your career plans?

I off to Culinary Arts School in South Africa to further my education and then I will be back to open my own Restaurant in Harare.

Q: What's your most memorable experience?

I had to prepare a menu for the Chairman of Sino Zim Group of Companies Mr Sam

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