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A Table in the Corner

Russel Wasserfall Media
Cape Town
South Africa
Sustainability
Covid-19
Hospitality Industry
Culinary Arts
Community Engagement
Regenerative Agriculture
Fine Dining
South African Cuisine
Food Industry
Stellenbosch
Restaurant Management
Hospitality
Johannesburg
African Cuisine
Wagyu Beef
Indigenous Foods
Food Security
Wine

A Table in the Corner is the space where Russel Wasserfall chats to people in the food industry about their passion and their take on the business of eating. Russel has worked in the media and food space for over 3 decades. He's run bars, restaurants and a confectionery factory, written for dozens of food and travel publications and made a bunch of cookbooks. His show is about the nitty-gritty of ... more

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In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I sit down with Henning Klopper, co-founder of Zuney Burger, to explore how a small farm-to-fork burger business from the Eastern Cape grew into one of Cape Town's most talked-about restaurant brands, and my ... more

Welcome to my audio podcast companion to The Pizza Sessions - a Banhoek Chilli Oil partner series where we explore the people, ingredients and craftsmanship behind some of Cape Town's best pizzas. In this episode I chat to James Williams and Tando Ba... more

In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I sit down with restaurateur and entrepreneur Nic Haarhoff, best known as the founder of El Burro and the fun-and-funky trimmed down taquerias in Greenpont and Tamboerskloof. He’s an operator I admire, and pr... more

In this episode of A Table in the Corner, I sit down with chef and restaurateur Liam Tomlin. It was supposed to be a chat about the milestone ten years of Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia, but we leapt into meatier matters. I also discovered that ... more

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Recent Guests

Ricky Simon
Restaurant operator behind Three Wise Monkeys, Una Más, and Ora
Three Wise Monkeys, Una Más, Ora
Episode: S2-32. Three Wise Monkeys + Ora - Ricky Simon
Richard Bosman
Charcutier, Hunt & Gather founder
Hunt & Gather
Episode: S2-31. Hunt & Gather - Richard Bosman
Alex Windebank
Chef-owner of Farro Restaurant
Farro Restaurant
Episode: S2-30. Farro - Alex Windebank
Susan Dehosse
Chef and co-owner of The Kraal Restaurant at Joostenberg
The Kraal at Joostenberg
Episode: S2-29. The Kraal Restaurant - Susan Dehosse
PJ Vadas
Underground operator, involved with Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery and multiple restaurant concepts
Vadas Group (Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery; Roundhouse; pastache and more)
Episode: S2-28. Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery - PJ Vadas
Adél Hughes
Head chef, runs the kitchen at Seebamboes
Seebamboes
Episode: S2-27. Seebamboes - Adél Hughes & Liebet Jooste
Liebet Jooste
Visual artist and front-of-house contributor, collaborator on Seebamboes
Seebamboes
Episode: S2-27. Seebamboes - Adél Hughes & Liebet Jooste
Odette Olivier Oulafir
Head chef, Belly of the Beast (group opening chef for No Show and Quagga)
Belly of the Beast
Episode: S2-26. Belly of the Beast - Odette Olivier
Jesper Nilsson
Chef, owner of Ëlgr
Ëlgr, Cape Town
Episode: S2-25. Ëlgr - Jesper Nilsson

Host

Russell Wasserfall
Host of A Table in the Corner (co-host on this episode)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Quality show

    Great Listen with some good characters on the show. Fantastic insights into the food industry, could also cross over into some of the good bars around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CT-FRA
    Germany3 months ago
  • Keep on going …

    Amazing show that keeps us updated and informed with interesting stakeholders in the restaurant, food and hospitality industry. Keep up the good work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F for Fire
    South Africaa year ago
  • Hein

    Always a great & informative listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heinvt
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Take a seat at the Table in the Corner

    I stumbled upon Russell’s Table in the Corner podcast while researching South Africa. Until then, I had written the country off as a semi-failed state—but the podcast completely changed my perspective. Through thoughtful conversations and rich storytelling, Russell offers a nuanced, vibrant picture of South Africa that left me intrigued and inspired. I now find myself eager to visit and experience the country’s gastronomic delights firsthand. It’s an easy, enjoyable listen and one I highly recom... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Founders Table
    Japana year ago
  • A fascinating insight into the food and restaurant industry

    If you love good food and are interested in how the industry and people behind it works, I can’t recommend this show enough.

    Russel is a great host and he speaks to industry pros on their level, and knowing more about everyone from celebrity chefs to franchise owners helps me appreciate and enjoy the food even more.

    Highly recommended listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonJohnW
    South Africa2 years ago

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Hosts praised for handling diverse guest expertise with depth, though a few listeners mention sound quality variance.
Audience notes strong appreciation for insightful industry perspectives and candid storytelling.
Guests and topics fuel a sense of community among South Africa's food scene enthusiasts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#232
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#15
South Africa/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#56
Hong Kong/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#151
New Zealand/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#164
South Africa/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S2-30. Farro - Alex Windebank
Q: How did Farro begin and what brought you to South Africa?
Alex explains that the idea started with a bakery/backstory in Cromwell and a move from London to Johannesburg, driven by a desire to create something different from the Cape Town restaurant scene and to be closer to family and a growing local food culture.
S2-31. Hunt & Gather - Richard Bosman
Q: What has been the market response and distribution journey for Hunt & Gather?
Online sales started strong, retailers are cautiously optimistic about pricing, Wellness Warehouse is interested in clean-label biltong, and a major SA retailer showed excitement about rapid two-week onboarding once paperwork is ready, reflecting growing demand for healthier meat snacks.
S2-31. Hunt & Gather - Richard Bosman
Q: How do you approach packaging and education for consumers?
Packaging emphasizes clear labeling and educational QR codes that link to Ötzi and polyphenols, with a focus on clean-label ingredients and sustainability; the company aims to differentiate on health and provenance rather than competing on price alone.
S2-29. The Kraal Restaurant - Susan Dehosse
Q: Can you explain how farm-to-table works here, especially with produce from your own farm and neighboring farms?
We source herbs and vegetables from our own plots and work with nearby farms, ensuring produce is local, seasonal, and aligned with the land's capabilities, while keeping menus flexible to reflect what's available.
S2-29. The Kraal Restaurant - Susan Dehosse
Q: How did your training and time abroad influence the menu and service style at Klein Joostenberg and now at The Kraal?
My years in France and the UK brought a strong French backbone and brigade discipline, which I've integrated with South African flavors to create a rustic yet refined approach that respects local ingredients and the farm's story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Table in the Corner

What is A Table in the Corner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on in-depth conversations with people across the food industry, from chefs and restaurateurs to farmers, artisans, and food writers. Episodes often explore the realities of running concepts—from staffing and costs to branding, sustainability, and hospitality culture—while sharing personal journeys, kitchen dynamics, and the evolution of dining scenes in South Africa. It stands out for its candid, long-form storytelling, a focus on community and local entrepreneurship, and thoughtful takes on how media, trends, and craft shape the business of eating. For potential listeners, it offers practical insights on operations and leadership, plus vivid behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate what it takes to sustain diverse food... more

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Recent guests on A Table in the Corner include:

1. Ricky Simon
2. Richard Bosman
3. Alex Windebank
4. Susan Dehosse
5. PJ Vadas
6. Adél Hughes
7. Liebet Jooste
8. Odette Olivier Oulafir

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