Dezi’s Cuisine: From Soulful Meals to Empowering a Generation of Bakers in Kuruman

In Kuruman, Dezi’s Cuisine has become more than a catering business, it’s a story of passion, faith, and community impact. Founded in 2015 by Desiree Lengwati, the brand is built on reliability, integrity, and creativity, serving meals that nourish both body and soul.

Desiree lives by her mantra: “It’s not so much about what you cook, but how you cook it.” Guided by Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” — and inspired by Philippians 4:13: “Always remember who and Whose you are,” she infuses every dish with care and intention.

With international hotel school experience from Pretoria and collaborations with brands like Kenworth, Desiree combines skill with creativity, ensuring freshly prepared meals from scratch daily, where quality always outweighs quantity. Her innovative offerings now include baking training, health shots, and personalised meal plans for fasting and diet-specific needs, empowering others to enter the culinary world.

One of the biggest highlights of Dezi’s Cuisine’s journey has been the opportunity to facilitate baking training with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in collaboration with SEDA (Kuruman). What began as a simple RFQ expanded into a referral network that saw 65 businesses trained over the last 12 months across De Aar, Douglas, Hondeklip Bay, and Springbok. While 10% were already seasoned bakers, the majority were first-time bakers, opening doors for new skills, opportunities, and livelihoods.

Running a business hasn’t been without challenges. Desiree faces market access barriers, content creation demands, and the juggling act of being a wife, mother of six, and entrepreneur, with her husband working in Richards Bay. Yet, her faith and passion keep her moving forward, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.

At its core, Dezi’s Cuisine is about more than food. It’s a movement of faith, creativity, and empowerment, demonstrating that with dedication and heart, meals can nourish souls, inspire communities, and transform lives.

Dezi’s Cuisine – Food for the Soul. Fresh. Honest. Inspired.

Source: Briefly News