One Ingredient, by Matt Manning, is a unique dining experience where one ingredient (obviously) is used in all four courses. After a demonstration of each course, guests then re-create two of the courses, before taking their dish through to the dining room to be enjoyed with a carefully selected wine. The inspiration behind One Ingredient was to create something unique, fresh, fun, interactive and enjoyable.
These dinners began as a pop-up in June 2013, and have now found home in the 7th Floor Innovation Centre in Observatory – a state-of-the-art development kitchen with a lavishly decorated dining room that seats 18 guests. Their drive for innovation, commitment to quality and the use of organic materials was what drew Matt in.
The 7th Floor resonated with me and my approach to food. The small and intimate environment gives me the opportunity to interact with my guests and share my passion and love for food on a more personal and educational level
Over the years Matt trained under various internationally acclaimed chefs including Gordon Ramsay at Petrus, Marcus Wareing, Alyn Williams and Bryn Williams before coming to South Africa where he was appointed Sous Chef of La Colombe. “Having trained in classic French cuisine, I would describe my style of food as a more relaxed style of fine dining influenced by the techniques I have learnt over the years.”
Matt offers private dining experiences to South Africans in the comfort of their own homes, as well as offering his unique One Ingredient concept for corporate events and private functions, as well as hosting cooking demonstrations.
www.matt-manning.com
Bookings: www.matt-manning.com/bookings/
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