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Cooked in Africa Films is a subsidiary of the Okuhle Media Group

Founded in 2011, by Peter Gird and Justin Bonello, Cooked in Africa Films has consistently produced original, creative and award winning content since it’s inception

Situated in Cape Town, South Africa, Cooked in Africa Films supports a vertical model, retaining pre-production, production and post-production services in-house, enabling the company to take ownership of the creative and production process, thereby maintaining world class standards and ensuring a consistent and seamless delivery of content to broadcasters and clients.

Cooked in Africa Films has produced over 23 television series and delivered more than 150 hours of programming across various genres to broadcasters as diverse as BBC International, Sky Network, National Geographic, Discovery, Food Network, Travel Channel and local South African broadcasters MNet, e.tv and SABC – to name but a few.

OUR CURRENT SLATE

THE ULTIMATE BRAAI MASTER: SEASON 5

The all new season follows 10 x teams across the length and breadth of South Africa, as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Their braaing and cooking skills are put to the test, in a bid to win the car, the cash and the title of South Africa’s next – The Ultimate Braai Master.

13 x 46” Episodes
Distributed by: TVF

CHARLY’S CAKE ANGELS: SEASON 3

Join the crazy sisters as they dream up the wildest cakes and goodies, for all sorts of events, in the much anticipated third season of Charley’s Cake Angels. Here’s to the most mucking, afazing cakes!

10 x 26” Episodes
Distributed by: OFF THE FENCE

GLOBAL WHEELING: AN INDIAN ODYSSEY

Solo adventurer, filmmaker and environmental activist, Kayden Kleinhans continues his single-handed navigation of the globe by bicycle, in a bid to raise awareness about our over-reliance on fossil fuels. This leg of his epic journey takes him through the Indian sub-continent.

10 x 22” Episodes
Distributed by: BANIJAY RIGHTS

BEER COUNTRY

This is the story of two brothers-in-law who go the distance to meet the craft beer pioneers, to uncover their stories, humble brewing beginnings, and their happy dreams realised. This is a show about three of life’s greatest gift’s – beer, braai and the open road.

6 x 26” Episodes
Distributed by: TVF

LEOPARD

This new series features never-before seen footage, of a highly endangered predator, who continues to live in limbo between the wild and the urban jungle. Providing a rare glimpse of this majestic and solitary creature while shedding light on how the leopard has survived, where others have not.

6 x 48” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

FIRE

Join South Africa’s favourite bush cook, Justin Bonello in an all new series, as he travels the globe to discover the hidden techniques, lifestyles, traditions and recipes regarding Fire. Explore the different cultures around the world and see how they celebrate cooking on the open flame.

10 x 24” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

HOOKED AND COOKED

Follow Justin Bonello and some of his closest friends as they explore wild, remote and hidden coastal areas in South Africa, in an attempt to fish and forage for their proteins to which Justin, then turns into delicious meals for his toughest and cruellest critics – his mates.

13 x 24” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

KICKING BACK SOUTH AFRICA: ADRENALIN JUNKIES

Join Red Bull Downhill Extreme winner, big wave surfer, and all-round adrenaline junkie Stuart Bradburn and some of his friends, as they take six visiting thrill-seeking couples on a holiday experience they will never forget!

13 x 24” Episodes
A new format by: Cooked in Africa Films

OFF-ROAD REVOLUTION

Watch as this eclectic and talented team performs the impossible, as they create some of the toughest and most extreme overland vehicle customisations you’ve ever seen. From solar panelled land beasts to beds and kitchens in campers.

13 x 24” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

RAGS TO RICHES

From their trying beginnings, this show tells the heart-warming stories of people who have passionately pursued their dreams, despite their disadvantages in life. Now, we’re giving them the opportunity to go from Rags to Riches, to show the world what they’re capable of.

10 x 24” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

SNOUT TO TAIL

Watch the top local chefs take on the ultimate ingredient-based challenge, as they meticulously work through the processes involved in turning a whole carcass into a variety of dishes for their professional kitchens.

10 x 26” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

SURF’S COOKING

Join professional surfer and wannabe chef Matt and professional chef and wannabe surfer Ollie, as they embark on their weekends away, scouring the shoreline to discover hidden surf spots, delicious flavours, and the vibrant people that they meet along the way.

10 x 24” Episodes
A new series by: Cooked in Africa Films

A DINNER AFFAIR

With the expertise of an event co-ordinator and the skilful hands of a head chef in the kitchen, a dinner party couldn’t be easier, that is, if the host can fool their guests into thinking they did it all?

10 x 26” Episodes
A new format by: Cooked in Africa Films

About

PETER GIRD | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Peter started work at Ogilvy in Cape Town, and quickly forged a very successful career becoming the youngest shareholder and member of the board, all before he was 30-years old. He then went on to form a hugely successful, multi-award winning commercial production company, which bore his name. Thereafter, he formed a next generation production company called 2.0 Media which specialised in branded entertainment, before joining Justin Bonello to create Cooked in Africa Films.

JUSTIN BONELLO | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Is father to Daniel, Samuel and Gabriella, husband to Eugenie, has 3 dogs and two chickens and did away with his front lawn because he doesn’t eat grass. When he’s not travelling the world cooking, making documentaries and discovering hidden corners of the earth, he’s busy earning his green fingers in self-sustainability. He has been burning his fingers on the open fire for longer than he can remember, a position that he confidently and gladly brings to the screen through a variety of programs.

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Cooked in Africa Films is a subsidiary of the Okuhle Media Group

Founded in 2011, by Peter Gird and Justin Bonello, Cooked in Africa Films has consistently produced original, creative and award winning content since it’s inception

Cooked in Africa Films has produced over 23 television series and delivered more than 150 hours of programming across various genres to broadcasters as diverse as BBC International, Sky Network, National Geographic, Discovery, Food Network, Travel Channel and local South African broadcasters MNet, e.tv and SABC – to name but a few.