Carrie's Corner: Karen Short, the woman who revolutionised South African catering

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In this episode, the doyenne of the South African wine industry Carrie Adams speaks to Adrian Short, the CEO of By Word of Mouth. The catering company was started by Short's wife, Karen, in 1993 and continues to shine as one of the finest catering (and catering related) companies in South Africa. Adrian joined Carrie's Corner to talk about the company's humble beginnings and how Karen pushed the envelope, revolutionising home catering in South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Apr 2021 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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