The Story
Meet Chef Ayanda
I didn't just learn to make desserts — I trained to transform them. After studying at the International Hotel School in Johannesburg and earning my place on The Taste Master SA, I saw a gap: South Africa had incredible food culture, world-class restaurants, and passionate foodies, but no one was giving dessert the spotlight it deserved.
Sweet Tooth was born from the belief that a perfectly crafted dessert can be the most memorable part of any experience — a sweet escape from the everyday.
Today, through intimate tasting events, bold flavour experiments, and collaborations with South Africa's finest spirits brands, Sweet Tooth is building a new dessert culture — one beautifully plated, thoughtfully paired course at a time.



Ayanda Mkhwanazi
Founder & Pastry Artist
“My philosophy is simple: honour the craft, surprise the palate, celebrate South Africa. Every dessert I create starts with respect for classical technique and ends with a bold, unexpected twist that's uniquely ours.”
— Chef Ayanda Mkhwanazi
Behind the Scenes




