Alumnus: Marcus Modimokwane

Marcus Modimokwane has a formula for anyone wanting to be successful in the culinary industry – passion + skill + research = success. It’s a recipe that Modimokwane has followed closely to get him to where he is today – an entrepreneur and successful chef with his own company, The Flavour Studio, that does catering, product development and brand collaborations. A 2018 graduate, Modimokwane initially worked in brand development and PR where he had the opportunity to work with local and global food brands. “Having culinary qualifications meant I could have more influence in projects and tackle challenges better because colleagues realised I knew what I was talking about. During the Covid lockdown we had no access to a lot of our favourite things, including takeaways, so I thought it would be a good idea to share recipes and show people how to make great dishes. I started shooting content and posting it on my social media pages. A few media houses contacted me and asked if I could collaborate and create content for their media channels, which helped me grow my profile and attracted paying collaborations with some leading brands. I believe that chefs should always push their work on social media pages – especially Instagram and TikTok – because it not only works as their online portfolio but is also attracts clientele.” 


 What made him choose to study at Capsicum? “I wanted a reputable and internationally recognised school, and Capsicum came top of the list. I had a lot of fun, learned new skills and made some really good friends that have subsequently turned into colleagues and business associates.”