A private chef has shared his cost breakdown of preparing a Christmas lunch for guests, using some of Woolworth’s most priciest items, including a viral R10 000 leg of Prosciutto.
CHEF SHARES ‘NO BUDGET’ WOOLWORTHS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
On his social media accounts, private chef Neill Anthony revealed how he would prepare a Christmas meal for 10 guests.
The “no budget” meal includes some of the priciest items from the popular retailer.
They include:
- Cured dry prosciutto leg of ham – R9 999
- Dry-aged Norwegian salmon – R3499
- Guisti Balsamic Vinegar – R2999
- Lobster thermidor – R1999
- Smoked gammon – R927,97
- Boska Curler and Klein River Truckle- R1899
- Dolce & Gabbana Pistacchio Pannatone – R1399
The total of the Christmas meal came to a whopping R38 967,27, or around R4000 per person.
In the comments section, South Africans were shocked at the exorbitant price tag.
@justmecrystalc: “Woolworths is like Cape Town if you catch my drift.”
@ndizwonaka: “This budget requires frankincense, myrrh, and gold.”
@usibahle: “😭I love how they’ve lost their minds”
SOUTH AFRICAN STAPLES
When it comes to Christmas lunch, many South Africans typically follow the cuisine of British settlers, with a local twist.
This includes the following dishes:
Mains: Roasted meats like beef tongue, gammon, or turkey
Sides: Savoury rice, salads, roasted vegetables, and pastas
Desserts: Peppermint tart, malva pudding, trifle, fruitcake, and mince pies
