Receta Interview With Gregory Czarnecki

Dave and I are fortunate enough to live very close to Waterkloof Wine Estate and we try and dine there every time the menu changes. We have become quite friendly with Gregory Czarnecki, the head chef of the restaurant on the estate and he is always most generous with his knowledge and his time. Greg is from Beaune which is the Burgundy region of France and we ensured we visited his home town when we were in the area.

Waterkloof Chef Gregory Czarnecki

Who has been the most influential person in your life?

Alain Senderens, my mentor. I have learned so much from him. On every aspect of the restaurant business from cooking, to front of house, wine pairing, menus … . It really taught me a lot working with him. I’ll always…