CookTastic

Zanetti Collection is proud to partner with Cooktastic—a pioneering social enterprise redefining what it means to build talent, opportunity, and sustainability within South Africa’s hospitality sector.

A Shared Vision for Hospitality with Purpose

At its core, this partnership is grounded in a shared belief: that hospitality, when approached with care and intention, can be a powerful vehicle for meaningful social change. While Zanetti Collection curates refined beverage experiences for discerning environments, Cooktastic cultivates the people who bring those environments to life.

Founded in 2019 through a collaboration between South African and European visionaries, Cooktastic was established to address a critical gap—equipping talented young individuals from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills, confidence, and access needed to build sustainable careers in hospitality and tourism.

From Training to Transformation

Cooktastic’s impact is both measurable and deeply human. Their accredited five-month culinary programme combines:

• Work readiness training

• Intensive culinary education

• Practical, work-integrated experience

Graduates emerge not only with a formal qualification, but with the professional grounding required to thrive. With an exceptional job placement rate of 85% across more than 80 hospitality partners, Cooktastic has already become a vital pipeline of skilled, motivated talent within Cape Town’s premium hospitality landscape.

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Beyond training, Cooktastic operates a fully functioning Bakery, Bistro, and Catering business—demonstrating that social impact and commercial excellence can, and should, coexist. This model not only creates employment but lays the foundation for scalable, impact-driven enterprise.

Why This Partnership Matters

For Zanetti Collection, collaboration with Cooktastic is a natural extension of our values. As a supplier to the hospitality industry, we recognise that true excellence is not defined solely by product, but by people.

Through this partnership, we are able to:

• Support meaningful transformation within the hospitality sector

• Contribute to inclusive economic growth, aligned with South Africa’s broader development goals

• Champion emerging talent, connecting skill with opportunity in high-quality environments

• Engage responsibly with BBEEE objectives, through a partnership rooted in genuine impact rather than obligation

Cooktastic’s work contributes to 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing a holistic approach to social and economic development.

Looking Ahead

As Cooktastic continues to expand—now training up to 100 students annually from its Woodstock hub, while exploring international exchange opportunities—this partnership represents an ongoing commitment to a more inclusive, resilient, and inspired hospitality industry.

Together, Zanetti Collection and Cooktastic are not only serving the present needs of the industry, but actively shaping its future: one that is skilled, sustainable, and deeply human.