Shaken, Not Stirred: Meet Thirst’s New Cape Town Team!
We’ve shaken things up at Thirst HQ and are thrilled to introduce our incredible new Cape Town team! Meet Jean Huddy, Daniel Graham, and Chantel Barnard. Each brings a wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and an unwavering passion for events and beautifully crafted beverages. With them at the helm, we’re excited to take Thirst Cape Town to the next level.
In this post, we get to know our team, their experience, and what makes them tick:
Meet Jean
“It’s an exciting time for Thirst and I am thrilled to be playing an instrumental role in driving its growth and success in the Western Cape region.”
Jean recently relocated to Cape Town from Johannesburg. She has worked with Thirst for the past five years and brings extensive experience in event management. Previously, she spent over 10 years as a Food & Beverage Manager for large-scale live events. Passionate about creating unique celebrations, Jean is excited to collaborate with our committed Cape Town team. In her downtime, she enjoys mountain hikes and cold-water swims.
Favourite Thirst Signature Cocktail: Around the World
Meet Chantel
“I look forward to bringing my knowledge and hands-on experience to the Thirst Cape Town team. It’s such a positive and energetic team, and it feels fantastic to be part of it.”
Chantel, originally from the Free State, has been integral to Thirst Johannesburg as a procurement and warehouse manager for the past five years. She is a sharp-shooter, early riser, and known for her efficiency and dedication. Chantel is also a proud single mom to a 14-year-old son and two fur-babies, Batman and Cleo. She’s looking forward to enjoying her first Cape Town summer and spending time on the beach.
Favourite Thirst Signature Cocktail: Bloody Mary
Meet Daniel
“It’s awesome to be part of a fresh leadership group with a bold vision to push our services and client offerings into new and exciting spaces. Watch out, Cape Town!”
Daniel brings strong operations and logistics experience, including involvement with mobile bars at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Cannes Lions. He keeps the office lively with eclectic music and a fun-loving personality. Passionate about delivering exceptional service, Daniel ensures Thirst consistently exceeds expectations. Outside work, he enjoys podcasts, audiobooks, and is an avid CrossFitter.
Favourite Thirst Cocktail: Exotic Cosmo
This marks an exciting new chapter in the Thirst story. We look forward to the continued growth and evolution of our brand in Cape Town! For bookings and enquiries, reach out to us at info-cpt@thirst.co.za