Lerato is a pioneering cookery writer, presenter and cookery teacher bringing African foods to a global table through her vibrant recipes, immersive supper clubs and masterclasses.

Inspired by her love for Africa and the glorious foods of the continent, and at a time when African food was far from being a trendy topic, she founded a cookery school to educate and inspire cooks to invite African flavours into their homes.

Her unique style of effortlessly marrying cultures has attracted food lovers and celebrity chefs as guests at her table and global brands for whom she consults, teaches and develops recipes.             

“African cooking is an important part of world history, which should be taught, celebrated and enjoyed across the world.”

After graduating with a degree in Economics in London just shy of her 18th birthday, she took an unexpected path and started her career in food. Lerato went on to become a TV chef, a breakfast television presenter while writing a column for a national newspaper. She was also the youngest editor at a national newspaper and went on to produce a second cookery show.