Rinette Enslin’s lifelong passion for food began in her childhood kitchen, where she started a small baking business. This early experience laid the foundation for a remarkable career. After earning her Grande Diploma, Rinette moved to Knysna, where she established 5-star restaurants such as Belvedere Manor and Falcon’s View Manor, and set up training facilities. Her culinary style was influenced by extensive travels through the culinary regions of Champagne, Dijon, Provence, and Bordeaux.

Returning to her hometown of Bloemfontein in 1996. Rinette opened a boutique guest house and restaurant at Berghof, followed by The Stables Restaurant. Her excellence in cuisine earned her a solid reputation and numerous accolades. In 2000, driven by a desire to share her expertise, she founded Olive Chef School, which has since become a premier culinary training institution.

Rinette’s contributions to the culinary world extend beyond her school. She has served as a freelance critic for Eat Out Magazine, contributed to Passi magazine, and been part of the selection board for the 2009 Top 100 Restaurants. Her global culinary insights have been enriched by journeys to Morocco, London, Paris, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, where she learned diverse cooking techniques and food styles.

In 2006, Rinette established Woodlands Function Venue, integrating Olive Chef School into its facilities in 2008. Currently, she is working on her recipe book, “A Journey of a Chef,” a labor of love that reflects her extensive culinary journey. With over 35 years of dedicated experience, Rinette Enslin is a well-established and respected figure in the culinary arts.