Changing Tides
The success of any business depends on the strength of its relationships with other, likeminded organisations. One of the JAN brand’s closest and most enduring partnerships has been with Ellerman House, a truly unique and special boutique hotel on the slopes of Bantry Bay in Cape Town.
The JAN Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen
Inspired by the Klein JAN team, we compiled a list of helpful guidelines to help you transform your kitchen into a zero-waste kitchen.
Cocoa Confidential
Like wine, your experience of chocolate is influenced by where the cocoa bean grew, how long it fermented for and finally, how it was made into actual chocolate.
Fuel to the Fire
Any braai master will know there’s more to cooking with fire than wood and oil. Like any artform, the choice of materials is crucial to the quality of your braai.
Overfishing, Fact or Fiction?
While its force and power can so easily make us feel small, the sea still requires human help to conserve and protect all the life sustained below the surface.
A more sustainable kitchen
From nutrient-dense grains to delicious meat alternatives. Here are twenty sustainable ingredients you can consider when stocking up your pantry.

Overfishing, Fact or Fiction?
While its force and power can so easily make us feel small, the sea still requires human help to conserve and protect all the life sustained below the surface.

A more sustainable kitchen
From nutrient-dense grains to delicious meat alternatives. Here are twenty sustainable ingredients you can consider when stocking up your pantry.

Blackout-proof Your Cooking
We don’t need an excuse to braai, for one thing, but what other heat-adjacent solutions do we have in our arsenal?
Special Mother’s Day Memories
Jan Hendrik’s Mother reveals special Mother’s Day memories and how Jan Hendrik made every year unforgettable.
Surviving Easter weekend
Who said Easter preparation should be a tedious task? Use our guide for a stress-free Easter gathering that will leave a lasting impression.
One movie, two sips and it’s everything everywhere all at once
Lights, camera, action! The glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s most prestigious night are upon us once again.
TO THE MICHELIN STARS AND BACK
Let’s raise a glass and toast to those who have earned their Michelin star.
Feasting with inspirational women
A Look at Women Who Inspire Us Starting from a chef trainee and working her way up the kitchen ranks to become Group Executive Chef …
Reflections on JAN Franschhoek
Q&A With Jan Hendrik Van Der Westhuizen By Hanfred Rauch “It is not a restaurant. It’s a home where we aim for people to meet …
Changing Tides
The success of any business depends on the strength of its relationships with other, likeminded organisations. One of the JAN brand’s closest and most enduring partnerships has been with Ellerman House, a truly unique and special boutique hotel on the slopes of Bantry Bay in Cape Town.
The JAN Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen
Inspired by the Klein JAN team, we compiled a list of helpful guidelines to help you transform your kitchen into a zero-waste kitchen.
Cape Town captured
Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Wall’s lens.
This Slash That. Why not both?
RMB joins Jan Hendrik in his kitchen to talk about his initial vision for JAN, his view on celebrity, and his plans for the future of his brand.
Your Best Friend is Vegan. What Now?
An Omnivore’s Guide to Keeping The Peace “We need to talk,” he says. “Wait, are we breaking up?” you joke. Silence. Your eyes grow wide. …
Don’t Be That Date
The Dos and Don’ts to Finding Your Perfect Blend Wine and Love – two of the most complicated, fascinating subjects that have been topics of …
The JAN Guide to Paris
Looking for the best places to eat and drink when in Paris? Look no further. Here are some of Jan-Hendrik’s favourite Parisian must-visits.
The state of water
We pay tribute to one of the most important and sometime often overlooked elements in the kitchen – water.
Cape Town captured
Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Wall’s lens.
The JAN Guide to Cape Town
Where to stay, eat and shop when in Cape Town? Use our guide to Cape Town to explore the Mother City like a true Capetonian.
On Mimosas (No, Not The Drink)
A Closer Look at the Abundant Winter Flower Winter on the Mediterranean bears its own bounty of delights. Fewer crowds mean quieter streets, which offers …
Plane and Simple
travelTips and tricks from seasoned travellers The JAN team has been fortunate to experience a lot of exciting travel opportunities and world class destinations in …
Special Mother’s Day Memories
Jan Hendrik’s Mother reveals special Mother’s Day memories and how Jan Hendrik made every year unforgettable.
Feasting with inspirational women
A Look at Women Who Inspire Us Starting from a chef trainee and working her way up the kitchen ranks to become Group Executive Chef …
Feasting in Franschhoek
An interview with JAN Group Executive Chef Antro Davel The opening of JAN Franschhoek marks an exciting new chapter for the JAN team, and is …
JAN RSVP is here
What you need to know about my new series JAN RSVP After three beautiful seasons of JAN, I felt that we had captured my story… …
Journey to the Kalahari
FORMER GOLDEN TICKET WINNER LAUREN CARY DISCUSSES THE MAGIC OF THE KALAHARI EXPERIENCE Fans of JAN the Journal will be familiar with our Golden Ticket …
Pearls of wisdom
An ode to the natural pearl It’s no secret that I love vintage treasures and antique finds, there’s something about the quality of older …