What is Fundi?
- We are a husband and wife lead freelance consultancy service for game reserves, hunting lodges and guesthouses.
- Fundi can help refine your food service and kitchen efficiency. We make you stand out from the herd by focusing on hyper-local ingredients and great modern techniques.
- With over 30 years of hospitality ownership, management and culinary experience, we deliver lasting change and real-world results for your establishment.
Fundi solves the challenge of consistently delivering high-quality meals to your guests.
Services
1. Menu design
We craft unique and localised menus that delight your guests and complement your unique atmosphere.
2. Staff training
Developing skilled, motivated teams rooted in excellence and co-operation is what we do best.
3. Cost control
Optimising kitchen workflows, reducing waste, and improving productivity saves you money.
4. Better guest experiences
Guest satisfaction is at the very core of what we are about.
About Fundi
Fundi began with a simple idea fuelled by a deep passion for culinary excellence and sustainable practices. With significant depth of experience in hospitality and restaurant ownership we are able to offer realistic and achievable food and beverage programmes for a wide variety of establishments. As a consultancy, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence and authentic African hospitality.
We've successfully owned and managed a fine dining restaurant and guest farm for many years. Our team leader, Carla, has extensive experience as a catering manager for private schools and has worked in prestigious game reserves both in South Africa and internationally. Fluent in German, she offers invaluable insights into the European tourist market. This rich background, combined with solid training from the South African College of Tourism, enables us to collaborate with you to transform your catering operation into a financial success and a workplace built on mutual respect.
Proven Results
1. We implemented a new 4-day menu cycle, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and children's options, along with a recipe handbook and 6 days of chef training.
Aidan Ross, Sable Ridge Group (Pty) Ltd., praised our "tremendously impactful" input.
2. We devised and taught a ten day menu for International hunters featuring the species of venison to be hunted.
"Thank you for your guidance and believing in me. You ignited a fire inside of me that I thought was no longer warm and I’m grateful to you for it.”
Denver Taai, Head Chef, Addo Hunting Safaris
How to begin your journey with Fundi
After an initial email assessment, each project really begins with a site visit, as every business is unique, to assess the current state of operations, identify bottle necks and problem areas. We need to get a feel for the personality of the place and the people who work there, so that the solutions and systems are a tailored fit for your business. Fundi can then design rates and packages to suit you. We specialise in independently run guest houses and game lodges.
If this sounds like something that your business would benefit from, please get in touch, using the contact form below.
Whether you just need a quick menu re-style or a full menu development programme, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Location
Based in the Eastern Cape, we are well positioned to cover the whole province and the entirety of Southern Africa.