Chef Justina Thevede Bain
Chef At Home in Cromwell
Get to know me better
I am passionate about bringing people together through food.
I’m a passionate chef and the founder of AfroBites NZ, bringing the vibrant flavours and warmth of Southern African food to New Zealand. My cooking is inspired by my heritage, my experiences as a chef, and my love of bringing people together around great food.
I enjoy creating thoughtful, beautifully presented menus that combine familiar flavours with modern techniques and creative touches. From intimate private dinners and special celebrations to larger events, I tailor each menu to my clients and their occasion. For me, it’s not only about serving delicious food — it’s about creating an experience that guests will remember.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion and my way of bringing people together, sharing my culture and creating memorable experiences through food.
I learned to cook at...
I learned cooking from an early age as a kid & currently doing level 7 of culinary arts at Otago Polytechnic
A cooking secret...
Carefully treating ingredients and having fun whilst doing what I love
Book your experience with Chef Justina
Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.
