Klein Jan Cook Book

Inspired by Tswalu Kalahari this cook book celebrates the simple, authentic splendours of this magical region. Klein JAN tells the story of South African culture through food, from the ways of old to the new.

A Cookbook and Memoir from the Kalahari

Klein JAN is the cookbook and memoir of Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, documenting his celebrated Klein JAN restaurant at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve. Its 150 South African home-style recipes follow the tables of his childhood and his journey to the Kalahari, where classical French technique meets indigenous Kalahari ingredients and heritage.

Inside the Book

• 150 South African home-style recipes
• A personal memoir of the tables from Jan Hendrik's childhood and his journey to the Kalahari
• Classical French technique paired with Kalahari ingredients and heritage
• A beautifully illustrated cover that makes it a coffee table book as much as a kitchen companion

A Gift for Food Lovers

Klein JAN is a lovely gift for the home cook, the foodie who collects cookbooks, or anyone who has fallen for the Kalahari. Find more local reads in our Books & Stationery collection, pair it with a piece from our Kitchen & Garden Accessories range, or read more about the chef on our Klein Jan brand page. Prefer to give it gift-boxed? Our Gifts with Books boxes pair a great read with locally made treats.