Kagiso

5 (8 reviews)

Rate $46
Response 2h
Students
Number of students Kagiso has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
10
Number of students Kagiso has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (8 reviews)

$46/hr

Cooking
Easy cooking
Traditional Cooking
Healthy Cooking
Italian Cooking

Private Chef Offering Cooking Lessons, Fine Dining Techniques, and Professional Home Chef Training

Cooking
Easy cooking
Traditional Cooking
Healthy Cooking
Italian Cooking

Lesson location

- online

Super tutor

Kagiso is one of our best Cooking tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!

About Kagiso

I’m a Johannesburg-based Private Chef offering cooking lessons for beginners and food lovers who want to cook confidently, host beautifully, and master fine dining techniques at home, covering Italian cuisine, South African dishes, and professional plating skills.

I teach private cooking classes focused on practical skills: knife work, heat control, flavour building, and professional plating. My cuisine ranges from Italian classics to South African favourites, including slow-cooked meats, sauces, and elegant comfort food.

About the lesson

My Teaching Method

Step-by-step cooking lessons tailored to your level
Professional chef techniques made simple
Calm, supportive, hands-on learning
Cooking for confidence, not intimidation

What You Can Learn

Italian cooking basics
South African traditional dishes
Fine dining techniques
Meal planning & hosting
Plating and presentation

TYPICAL LESSON OUTLINE

Ingredient selection & prep
Knife skills and heat control
Cooking the dish together
Plating like a professional
Tasting, adjustment & feedback

WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE ME

Private Chef experience
Reliable, punctual, professional
Clear explanations, no rushing
Lessons adapted to your kitchen

Languages: English, Zulu, Setswana

Reviews

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5 (8 reviews)

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Scheepers
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Perfect! Very determined, disciplined, knowledgeable, quick thinker and committed individual. Broad and variety of methods, I’ve enjoyed the session a lot.
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Scheepers

Perfect! Very determined, disciplined, knowledgeable, quick thinker and committed individual. Broad and variety of methods, I’ve enjoyed the session a lot.

Kagiso's response
Great enthusiasm and passion. I think you'll learn alot from our sessions and have fun. Thank you!
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  Great enthusiasm and passion. I think you'll learn alot from our sessions and have fun. Thank you!
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Izinja

Worked with Kagiso Mongale. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He keeps his lesson effective, not to mention he is always punctual and flexible.
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Izinja
Worked with Kagiso Mongale. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He keeps his lesson effective, not to mention he is always punctual and flexible.
Carolyn

I know him from his food stall in Centurion, very organised. He is friendly and really goes out of his way to make his customers feel special. Highly recommended.
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Carolyn
I know him from his food stall in Centurion, very organised. He is friendly and really goes out of his way to make his customers feel special. Highly recommended.
Omar

I was so excited when I received an email for chef Kagiso's recommendation. After he serviced us, I spent almost the whole week rating and writing reviews about this amazing chef. He's is so passionate, he definitely has people skills and really knows what he is doing. For someone wanting to attend his lessons, I would say. This is your best tutor and chef.
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Omar
I was so excited when I received an email for chef Kagiso's recommendation. After he serviced us, I spent almost the whole week rating and writing reviews about this amazing chef. He's is so passionate, he definitely has people skills and really knows what he is doing. For someone wanting to attend his lessons, I would say. This is your best tutor and chef.
Zacharia

I know Kagiso from when he cooked for our family while we were on holiday. It was a true African experience, he went out to make us feel at home. It was amazing how he added an African touch to the dishes that we have at home. I have not attended his lessons however the time I spend with him cooking in our kitchen was amazing, he was friendly, interested in knowing us and always went out of his way to make us happy. I would say that I know him personally and through his business. Gold Star rating from me and my family.
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Zacharia
I know Kagiso from when he cooked for our family while we were on holiday. It was a true African experience, he went out to make us feel at home. It was amazing how he added an African touch to the dishes that we have at home. I have not attended his lessons however the time I spend with him cooking in our kitchen was amazing, he was friendly, interested in knowing us and always went out of his way to make us happy. I would say that I know him personally and through his business. Gold Star rating from me and my family.
Winners

I was offered a job as a cook by Mr Kagiso when I was working as a cleaner and I did not know anything about cooking. He was very patient with me, taught me how to make sandwiches and pack them; he taught me how to grill wors and make wors rolls. I also learned how to make chicken fried chicken. I learned a lot from his business. He is a great teacher.
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Winners
I was offered a job as a cook by Mr Kagiso when I was working as a cleaner and I did not know anything about cooking. He was very patient with me, taught me how to make sandwiches and pack them; he taught me how to grill wors and make wors rolls. I also learned how to make chicken fried chicken. I learned a lot from his business. He is a great teacher.
Gugulucious

Kagiso assisted us in creating a menu for our virtual restaurant. He sparks a lot of creativity and experience. He's got a lot of knowledge to share, you will learn a lot if you connect with him.
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Gugulucious
Kagiso assisted us in creating a menu for our virtual restaurant. He sparks a lot of creativity and experience. He's got a lot of knowledge to share, you will learn a lot if you connect with him.
Jo

I met Kagiso for the first time when he was catering at a Food Market, was really impressed by his high levels of energy and friendliness, so I decide on an online session with him. I must say, I was blown away. One of the best tutors around indeed!
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Jo
I met Kagiso for the first time when he was catering at a Food Market, was really impressed by his high levels of energy and friendliness, so I decide on an online session with him. I must say, I was blown away. One of the best tutors around indeed!
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Pack prices

5h: $188
10h: $306

online

$31/h

travel fee

+ $150

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Learn more about Kagiso

When and how did you first discover your craft?
I discovered my craft at the intersection of heritage and responsibility. I learned to cook through traditional South African methods, where food wasn’t optional—it was a duty, a way of bringing people together. Over time, that foundation was refined through years of professional catering, entrepreneurship, and executive-level hospitality. Cooking became not just a skill, but a discipline I apply with precision.
Which artists or artworks have inspired you the most?
I am inspired by African culinary heritage rather than a single artist. The generations who perfected slow cooking, patience, and flavour layering without formal training shaped my philosophy. Internationally, fine-dining plating and Italian simplicity have influenced how I present food with clarity and respect for ingredients.
What qualities and skills are required to succeed in this domain?
Discipline, consistency, emotional control, and respect for process. Great cooking is about preparation, timing, and calm execution under pressure. Creativity matters, but reliability matters more.
What is the most valuable advice you could give someone?
Finish what you start. Mastery comes from repetition, not excitement. Please make sure to treat every session as a professional commitment.
How would you describe your passion?
Cooking grounds me. It gives me clarity and purpose. It connects my African roots with modern excellence and allows me to serve people meaningfully.
What creative achievements are you proud of?
Building Bontlefela Entertainment, being featured in IOL (“SA Start-up shows local is lekker”), receiving Restaurant Guru recognition, completing Investec Startup School, and hearing real clients express genuine appreciation for my work.
Have you ever been surprised by a student?
Yes. Many students arrive unsure, and within a few sessions, they gain confidence not only in cooking but in decision-making. That transformation is powerful.
Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?
Structure and respect. I prepare thoroughly, listen carefully, and deliver consistently. Students trust me because I take their growth seriously.

Private Chef Offering Cooking Lessons, Fine Dining Techniques, and Professional Home Chef Training

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About Kagiso

About the lesson

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Pack prices

online

travel fee

Kagiso's Video

Learn more about Kagiso

Learn more about Kagiso

When and how did you first discover your craft?

Which artists or artworks have inspired you the most?

What qualities and skills are required to succeed in this domain?

What is the most valuable advice you could give someone?

How would you describe your passion?

What creative achievements are you proud of?

Have you ever been surprised by a student?

Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

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