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Anlou Erasmus
Terrarium
Chef Anlou Erasmus is Head Chef of Terrarium at the Queen Victoria Hotel in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Known for his commitment to provenance, sustainability, and zero-waste cooking, he brings an ingredient-led philosophy to every dish. Working alongside Chef Patron Chris Erasmus, Anlou has shaped Terrarium's "foraged-first" identity, earning a One Plate and the WWF-SASSI Green Philosophy Award at the 2026 JHP Gourmet Guide. His cuisine blends heritage, nostalgia, and bold technique through the Fauna and Flora tasting menus, celebrating seasonality and indigenous South African flavours.
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