South African Pop-Up Dinner: Feat. Chefs Wendy and Pam of Amawele's - In Person

A seated multi-course dinner served family style. There is no hands-on learning component to this event. Guests are welcome to BYOB wine and beer; we will also have bottles for sale. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.

We are excited to welcome chefs, Pam and Wendy Drew, for their pop-up dinner 18 Reasons! Like the “Rainbow Nation” that South Africa is known as, Amawele’s South African Cuisine can be described as a melting pot of influences from English, Indian, Dutch, Malaysian and Native African cookery. Amawele’s South African Cuisine provides an authentic offering of great tasting food, freshly prepared with the highest quality of ingredients.

Amawele’s is also the zulu word meaning “The Twins!” These two twins are 18 Reasons’ newest additions to our chef instructor roster, and have put together a delicious multi course menu to showcase the true amalgamation that is South African cuisine. Join us for an evening that will be bursting with joy, storytelling, and flavor!
 

MENU

Summer Garden Salad with Lemon Truffle Dressing

Pan Fried Chicken two ways:

• Creamy Peri Peri 
• Creamy Lemon and Herb

Creamy Lemon and Herb Zucchini

Safari Rice: Vegetable stir fried rice with mixed herbs and garlic

Malva Pudding with Warm Custard and Fruit Preserves

*Vegetarian options available with advance notice* 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Wheat (dessert only).  If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Identical twin chefs Pam and Wendy Drew moved from Durban, South Africa to start a small restaurant in the financial district of San Francisco serving lunch and takeout. In fact, Amawele’s is the zulu word meaning “The Twins.” After years of success running the restaurant, Pam and Wendy transitioned their business to a catering service and have recently launched an alcoholic brand “Red Pearl Spirits”. Red Pearl - Rooibos Vodka Refreshers, an alcoholic  ready to drink sparkling ice tea beverage made with an indigenous South African tea leaf called Rooibos. 

Pamela and Wendy are the only chefs in the Bay Area to produce authentic South African cuisine. Their food can be described as a melting pot of influences from various cultures such as English, Dutch, Indian, Native African, French, Portuguese and Malaysian.