Jenny Morris, affectionately known as The Giggling Gourmet, is one of South Africa’s most celebrated celebrity chefs, television personalities, bestselling cookbook authors, and culinary entrepreneurs. Renowned for her infectious enthusiasm, vibrant storytelling, and passion for bringing people together through food, Jenny has become one of Africa’s most recognizable voices in the culinary world.

Her lifelong love affair with cooking began as a child, preparing homemade treats for school fundraisers before evolving into a successful catering business that would become the foundation of her renowned culinary career. As the founder of The Giggling Gourmet catering company and The Cook’s Playground™ in Cape Town, Jenny has inspired thousands of home cooks, food lovers, and corporate teams through immersive cooking experiences that combine practical skills with laughter, creativity, and connection.

Jenny’s career spans television, radio, publishing, education, and live events. A bestselling author of numerous cookbooks, magazine columnist, radio contributor, and television presenter, she has built a loyal following by making exceptional food approachable, exciting, and deeply personal. Her recipes celebrate fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and culinary traditions gathered from her travels around the world, encouraging people to embrace cooking as an expression of generosity, culture, and joy.