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The concept evolved over a year from discussions between himself and Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager, Elmarie Rabe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim was finding ways through respective organisations to continue raising the bar on the Stellenbosch offering. \u201cOnderstok is Afrikaans for rootstock \u2013 the mostly subterranean part of a vine onto which grape varieties are grafted,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs with food, a good result requires a good foundation and Onderstok will be our seedbed. Onderstok will foster creativity, knowledge sharing and excellence among culinary professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No culinary collaboration of this scale exists in Africa, re-affirming Stellenbosch\u2019s position as leader in this field. The organisation was formally established at a recent meeting by 18 of Stellenbosch\u2019s elite chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_3e31c696\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11824\/c411da7543cc4c50a66d623319850e89.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8ce168445c354256b4604aa96b259f77.jpg\" title=\"Shaun Scrooby of VUUR Restaurant and TV chef Bertus Basson, who are spearheading the Onderstok organisation, Photo: Alfred Thorpe\/Vuurtoring Media\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Shaun Scrooby of VUUR Restaurant and TV chef Bertus Basson, who are spearheading the Onderstok organisation, Photo: Alfred Thorpe\/Vuurtoring Media<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStellenbosch bursts with creative chef talent,\u201d added Scrooby, a world traveller who has settled with his fire-cooking enterprise at Remhoogte Estate. \u201cThe region has some of the most innovative chefs not only in the country, but Africa as a whole. The richness of our local produce and the dynamism of our community position us perfectly to lead Africa\u2019s culinary conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Basson, famous as a TV chef and owner of a string of restaurants, the essence of Onderstok is about reigniting passion and creativity, which is the bedrock of the cooking business. \u201cIn the rush of the day-to-day it\u2019s easy to lose sight of our passion, the true driver of our ventures,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cOnderstok re-centres our focus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Onderstok provides an essential vehicle for mentoring and inspiring the next generation of talent, including chefs <em>de partie<\/em> and <em>sous<\/em> chefs. It is open to seasoned chefs, but also welcomes aspiring chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plans include high-profile culinary conferences and workshops with international representation. Member meetings will be held quarterly, with each session to feature presentations on new or interesting techniques, philosophies and innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith Onderstok we set the stage for Stellenbosch to be synonymous with not only exquisite wines, but also unparalleled gastronomic excellence,\u201d Scrooby said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_87dfeba4\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11824\/be678fdc7f2b4c19bc55b1639cd716d9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2a9cf9eb9a441789b7f5d6519804bb3.jpg\" title=\"Shaun Scrooby shows off his fire-cooking skills at VUUR at Remhoogte Estate.Photo: Alfred Thorpe\/Vuurtoring Media\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Shaun Scrooby shows off his fire-cooking skills at VUUR at Remhoogte Estate.Photo: Alfred Thorpe\/Vuurtoring 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