Good Food Studio Pick n’ Pay: Same Name, Not Affiliated

Author's note: This article was originally written by Mo Shehu and updated by Good Food Studio in November 2026 to reflect our current services and clarify our relationship with Pick n Pay's former Good Food Studio.

If you've searched for Good Food Studio in Johannesburg, you may have come across references to Pick n Pay's former Good Food Studio at Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston.

Despite the similar names, Good Food Studio Johannesburg is not affiliated with Pick n Pay.

Pick n Pay previously operated a culinary studio in Bryanston, which has since closed. Our business is a separate, independently established company.

We are also not affiliated with Good Food Studio London.

Who Is Good Food Studio Johannesburg?

Founded in 2016 by Chef Lerato Mokonyane, Good Food Studio is a Johannesburg-based culinary business specialising in food experiences, recipe development and creative food services.

Our work brings together culinary expertise, food science and creative development to support individuals, businesses and brands.

Over the years, we've worked with organisations including PwC, Sasol, Kikkoman, Tabasco, Hollard Insurance, Pepsi and Ernst & Young.

What Services Does Good Food Studio Offer?

Our services include:

• Corporate cooking classes: Interactive culinary experiences designed for team-building events, celebrations and private groups.
• Recipe development: Creating and testing recipes for food brands, marketing campaigns, publications and other culinary applications.
• Food styling: Preparing and presenting food for photography, advertising, packaging and digital content.
• Corporate catering: Food and beverage services for business meetings, conferences and corporate events.
• Private chef experiences: Personalised dining experiences for private gatherings and special occasions.
• Food writing: Culinary articles, educational content and recipe-related editorial work.

Our cooking experiences are hosted at selected partner venues across Johannesburg, depending on group size, event requirements and availability.

Why Does Good Food Studio Appear in Pick n Pay Searches?

Some online search results continue to associate the name Good Food Studio with Pick n Pay's former culinary studio.

This is a result of the businesses sharing a similar name. They are separate organisations with different ownership and operations.

For clarity:

• Good Food Studio Johannesburg was founded independently in 2016.
• We are not owned, operated or sponsored by Pick n Pay.
• We do not operate from Pick n Pay's former Nicolway studio.
• We are not affiliated with Good Food Studio London.

Contact Good Food Studio Johannesburg

If you're looking for corporate cooking classes, catering, recipe development, food styling or private chef services in Johannesburg, contact Good Food Studio directly to discuss your requirements.

We'll help you identify a suitable service or culinary experience for your event or project.