South African Chef Nominated for 'Best Chef' at British Restaurant Awards

South African chef nominated for 'Best Chef' at British Restaurant Awards

Capetonian chef Ash Valenzuela‑Heeger’s star continues to rise with her latest nomination, which honours top chefs across the United Kingdom. Valenzuela‑Heeger is the founder of Riverine Rabbit, a restaurant that originally began as a pop-up in Cape Town before finding a permanent home in Birmingham during the pandemic. Her food reflects a bold and personal blend of South African heritage and British seasonal produce, writes the Birmingham Wire.…

Two Birmingham Chefs Shortlisted for “Best Chef” at the British Restaurant Awards

Two of Birmingham’s most talented chefs, Kiran Suvarna of Orelle and Ash Valenzuela‑Heeger of Riverine Rabbit, have both been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Chef award at this year’s British Restaurant Awards, which recognises outstanding culinary achievement across the UK. Since joining Orelle in autumn 2024 as its Executive Chef, Kiran Suvarna has delivered refined, flavour-driven dishes from its 24th-floor kitchen overlooking Birmingham…