The Team

The Team

Pam

Welcome to Cape Fusion Tours, a labor of love born 23 years ago from my passion for Cape Town, travel, culture, food, and wine. As a Capetonian and food enthusiast, I created Cape Fusion Tours to share the authentic flavours and stories of our vibrant city. With a dream to venture beyond the…

Shelley

Shelley brought her culinary expertise to Cape Fusion Tours in January 2017.   As a baker, home economics teacher and former restaurateur, she boasts an impressive network of connections within Cape Town’s food industry. Her knowledge and passion for local cuisine make her the perfect fit as a …

Cath

Cath joined our Cape Fusion Tours family in 2018.  I was so happy to meet Cath – her interests collided with all of ours – travel, food, wine, people, stories, a champion of small artisan businesses (she is one!).    After one cup of coffee … it was decided that she would join our guiding family…

Rachel

Rachel joined our guiding team in 2022.    She is a lifetime foodie who studied at hotel school, owned her own restaurant and then moved to South Africa and bought a guesthouse.  She shares all the same interests as our team – food, wine, tourism, a great service ethic and a love of Cape Town.   In…

Lisa

Lisa joined the Cape Fusion Tours team in 2022 after we encouraged her to do the guiding course and to join our team. Lisa is a local Capetonian who spent many years working as a chef in the UK, Thailand and  Vietnam.  Touring with Lisa is fun. She is younger than the rest of the team. She is e…

Karin

Karin Schmidt is a talented and dynamic lady.    She wears many “hats”.   As a former executive chef she still consults in the food industry.   In addition she is very involved with social upliftment projects to provide people with skills in order to find jobs.   Karin is passionate about the Ca…

Chris

Christopher Phillips has a genuine love for food, culture, and the experiences that bring people together. He believes that every meal tells a story and enjoys discovering the traditions, history, and connections behind different cuisines. From exploring local eateries to sharing

Grant

Grant was born in the 1970s and navigated his formative decades of the ’80s and ’90s in Johannesburg. Having fallen in love with Cape Town as a visitor, he made the permanent move to the mother city more than 25 years ago—and has never looked back...

Gillian

Gillian joined our team in 2022 as our office manager bringing a treasure trove of travel industry expertise and a contagious passion for life. This travel-loving, foodie-at-heart, art-and-music enthusiast is the ultimate insider on all things Cape Town.   Gill knows the city like the back o…

Carolyn

Carolyn joined Cape Fusion Tours in 2023, bringing with her many years of hands-on experience in hospitality, guest services, and administration across Cape Town. Her career has seen her grow through a variety of operational and management roles, giving her a deep understanding…

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