Co‑founder of House of Grace, brings a wealth of experience in hospitality, culinary operations, and large‑scale food production. Her background includes roles such as Head Chef for the Stormers, Sous Chef at Granny Mouse Country House, and involvement in launching major hospitality concepts like 15 Artisan Kitchens in the Midlands and The Knysna Experience. With expertise in product auditing, kitchen leadership, and systems‑driven operations. Laurin oversees menu planning, costings, supplier relationships, staff management, and seamless event execution at House of Grace. Balancing creativity with efficiency, she ensures every event runs smoothly from concept to completion. Passionate about both food and people, Laurin helps create experiences that extend far beyond the plate, thoughtful, meaningful, and unforgettable
Co-founder of House of Grace, a qualified Culinary Arts Chef from CTIA Stellenbosch, is the founder and creative force behind Say Cheese SA. With experience in refined food styling, bespoke catering, and building Say Cheese SA into a recognised events brand, she leads the vision, marketing, and creative identity of House of Grace. Sasha focuses on shaping the overall guest experience from visual presentation and menu storytelling to brand positioning and client engagement. She oversees content creation, aesthetic direction, and the strategic growth of the brand, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the heart and quality House of Grace is known for. Her passion for connection, detail, and memorable food experiences guides the way the brand shows up in the market.
Behind every beautifully executed event at House of Grace is a strong, well‑coordinated support structure. Our team operates with clear roles, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. From dedicated kitchen staff and creative leads to logistics, service teams, and event coordinators, each person plays a vital part in bringing our experiences to life. We work collaboratively across planning, production, and on‑site execution to ensure every detail is handled with care. With systems that prioritise efficiency and a culture rooted in teamwork, our support structure allows us to deliver seamless, graceful, and memorable experiences no matter the size or style of the event.
“It was truly an amazing experience and I am so happy the decision I made initially to trust you with this event despite just meeting you (then) was one of the best decisions I made in my life. Sometimes you just need that 1 person to make a difference. Not only did you make a difference but your professionalism, love and passion for your skill and culinary passion showed in the taste, presentation and execution. I must also commend your team for their excellent support of you and the guest on the day. You and the team absolutely 💯 nailed 👏 the brief and by far exceeded my expectations 👏. We gave only received glaring feedback from the guest from overseas including as well as the locals, sic which can be your harshest critics. I will highly recommend you to anyone who is planning any sort of event involving food to you. Thank you again for making my son's day a resounding success , Which included all the vegan and lactose free instructions”
“Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a beautiful time. Having you and Laurin cook for us was more than just a meal it was an experience filled with warmth, love, and such incredible food. You truly made it so special, and I’m so grateful.love you guys”
“Thank you so much, our Board of Directors loved it! You and your team are the amazing “
“You made our day extra special and all the guests complemented the harvest table you put together so we are so appreciative 😍😭🙌🏻 I will contact you again, thank youuuu and have a wonderful week ahead🥳🥳