She trained at the Silwood School of Cookery, where she developed a strong technical foundation before moving into professional kitchens focused on contemporary fine dining.

Her career includes experience with some of the Cape’s most respected culinary teams, notably as sous chef at Protégé in Franschhoek and within the broader La Colombe Group, where she further honed her precision and creative confidence. These formative years shaped a cuisine centered on clarity of flavor, careful technique, and a strong connection to local produce and the ocean.

Roxie currently leads the kitchen at The Waterside in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, where her menus balance elegance with accessibility, highlighting seasonal ingredients and thoughtful compositions. Her work has received significant industry recognition, and she has been acknowledged at major international chef awards for her talent and leadership. Today, Roxie Mudie is regarded as one of the most promising voices in South Africa’s contemporary culinary scene.