SA-born chef Ash bags prestigious Michelin award!
A huge congratulations to South African chef Ash Valenzuela-Heeger for winning the Michelin Young Chef Award for 2025!
Say hello to Ash Valenzuela-Heeger, the South African chef taking the culinary world by storm.
ALSO READ: Iain Buchan conquers Antarctica's Ice Marathon at 75
Driven by a passion for cooking that began in Cape Town, Valenzuela-Heeger has gained international acclaim, showcasing her skills on Netflix's 'The Final Table' and now leading the renowned Riverine Rabbit restaurant in Birmingham, UK
Alongside her wife Erin, Valenzuela-Heeger celebrates local produce and serves up inventive small plates that have earned a coveted Bib Gourmand, reports Good Things Guy.
The Michelin Guide raves about her restaurant, praising each dish as "a vibrant joy to eat" that guarantees a fun night out.
Valenzuela-Heeger’s innovative cooking style, blending South African and Asian flavours, has created a buzz on the culinary scene.
Her recognition as the Michelin Young Chef Award winner for 2025 comes as no surprise, solidifying her position as an exciting young talent in the industry.
We couldn't be prouder of this talented South African chef.
ALSO READ: Kiara Baijnath: SA’s youngest long-haul fleet owner
HOW TO LISTEN TO EAST COAST RADIO
1. Listen to East Coast Radio on the FM (frequency modulation) spectrum between 94 and 95 FM on your radio.
2. Listen live to ECR by clicking here or download the ECR App (iOS/Android).
3. Listen to East Coast Radio on the DStv audio bouquet, channel 836.
4. Switch to the audio bouquet on your Openview decoder and browse to channel 606.
5. Listen to us on Amazon Alexa.
Follow us on social media:
Image courtesy of Instagram
MORE ON EAST COAST RADIO
Have a similar story or something unique to share? Email us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!