What's in a Salad? Beyond the Greens

Transform the humble salad from a simple side to the star of the show.

Date

Nov 20, 2025

Price

R 895 / person

Forget boring salads! This class breaks down the essential components of a great salad, focusing on texture, flavour, and building the perfect dressing. We'll dive into classics and creative new ideas, ensuring you leave with a repertoire that can handle any occasion. You'll master a truly good Caesar salad (goodbye, bottled dressing!) and a rustic Italian Panzanella that's perfect for using up stale bread. We'll also explore salads as a complete meal with a protein-packed chickpea, lentil, and vegetable creation, before finishing with a quick, vibrant tropical papaya and avocado salad with a lime and coriander kick.

In This Session, You Will Learn To:

Master a classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing.
Create a rustic Italian Panzanella.
Build a protein-packed Chickpea, Lentil & Vegetable salad.
Assemble a quick Tropical Papaya & Avocado salad.

Take-Home Gift: A jar of delicious, herb-marinated olives.

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The Story

Hi, I'm Tanya, and On The Table (OTT) is more than just a name—it's my personal philosophy. I believe the real magic of food happens when we gather to share it, connecting over a table filled with fresh, beautiful dishes.

My passion for this began in my mother's kitchen and soon grew into my own family catering business. Life then took me on a different path for thirty years, but my love for cooking never left—it just quietly simmered in the background.

Today, I am overjoyed to have come full circle, returning to my true calling: growing and cooking wholesome food straight from my garden.

My garden is my inspiration and my pantry. While my cooking style is rooted in Mediterranean flavours, I also find so much joy in exploring the spices of Indian and Indonesian cuisine.

On The Table is my invitation to you. I want to welcome you into my kitchen, to get your hands on beautiful, seasonal produce, and to build your confidence to create with joy.

I can't wait to share my table with you.

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The Story

Today, I am overjoyed to have come full circle, returning to my true calling: growing and cooking wholesome food straight from my garden.

My garden is my inspiration and my pantry. While my cooking style is rooted in Mediterranean flavours, I also find so much joy in exploring the spices of Indian and Indonesian cuisine.

On The Table is my invitation to you. I want to welcome you into my kitchen, to get your hands on beautiful, seasonal produce, and to build your confidence to create with joy.

I can't wait to share my table with you.

Explore Sessions

The Story

Today, I am overjoyed to have come full circle, returning to my true calling: growing and cooking wholesome food straight from my garden.

My garden is my inspiration and my pantry. While my cooking style is rooted in Mediterranean flavours, I also find so much joy in exploring the spices of Indian and Indonesian cuisine.

On The Table is my invitation to you. I want to welcome you into my kitchen, to get your hands on beautiful, seasonal produce, and to build your confidence to create with joy.

I can't wait to share my table with you.

Explore Sessions