Signature Culinary
The Singita Food Expereince
THE SINGITA FOOD EXPERIENCE The food of Singita tells the stories of the people of the land – their traditions, celebration of each season’s abundance, and ability to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. It’s infused with the flavors of Africa, grounded in farm-to-table freshness and seamlessly balances classic and modern inspiration – bringing the unique flavors of each region to life. The evolution of Singita’s world-class culinary offering over the past three decades has seen the brand showcase the continent’s most mouthwatering flavors, transform the gourmet landscape for luxury safaris, and perfectly complement the exquisite wilderness areas in which guests find themselves. Every plate and platter expresses its commitment to create an unforgettable food offering, while practicing environmental sustainability at every turn. Fresh, local and seasonal dishes form the heartbeat of the menus and the well-balanced meals are carefully crafted to nourish, delight and introduce guests to Africa’s most enchanting flavors – from Zambezi beer-battered bream in Zimbabwe to South Africa’s hearty umngqusho (samp & beans) and the fragrant tagines of East Africa. Recipes are mindfully developed to highlight the various dishes of the regions. With homegrown produce supplied by trusted local suppliers and gathered from our own onsite gardens, the abundance of fresh vegetables throughout each region enables the chefs to create wholesome, nurturing options. Africa is at the heart of the food offering, with deli-snacks, dishes and meals celebrating the inimitable and rich flavors of the continent. This is heightened at Singita’s boma and bush dinners – where fire-cooking and local inspiration find their most authentic expression under a canopy of stars. With menus that change daily, guests experience a variety of dishes and an array of locally inspired recipes. Each lodge also offers unique local highlights, from traditional specialties to teas and refreshing drinks. Striking the perfect balance, Singita’s food journey is sincere, simple and sustainable; yet elegant, refined and sophisticated. Using both traditional and modern techniques, it simultaneously embraces classic tastes and health-conscious practices, and caters for a new way of travelling that focusses on wellness & wellbeing. With a flexible approach and fully stocked kitchens throughout, guests can also order any comfort food they want and personalize meals to their liking. Singita’s 100-year purpose is to preserve and protect large parts of African wilderness for future generations. Echoing Singita’s enduring reason for being, the food concept is fully aligned with its commitment to the preservation of the continent’s natural legacy. The focus on sustainability is a key consideration in the design of the food journey, making the production of zero waste in the kitchens a primary objective – from how ingredients are sourced to meal preparation and mindful portioning. Added to that, two Community Culinary Schools – in Singita Kruger National Park and Singita Serengeti – provide young people drawn from local communities the opportunity to graduate as commis chefs of the highest calibre. The schools represent a significant step towards achieving Singita’s long-term, broad community development goal to assist families living in and around its reserves to thrive – both economically and socially.
