Kicking off in Cape Town, and heading for Durban (23 - 26 July) and Joburg (29 Oct - 01 Nov 09) the 2009 Good Food & Wine Show promises to be one of the best food-related events SA has enjoyed yet!
The Cape Town show is headlined with international celeb chefs such as Ainsley Harriot from Ready Steady Cook, Skye Gyngell who has cooked for the likes of Madonna, Jamie Oliver’s Executive Chef Marcos Georgiou and Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi who have appeared on screens worldwide.
The Good Food & Wine Show is renowned for being a real value added affair with around 30 of the stalls offering freebies of one kind or another.
Chefs in Action - interactive and fun cooking demonstrations & workshops with celebrity chefs.
Experience Halaal - Halaal friendly food promotions with a hands-on workshop featuring leading chefs from Malaysia.
City Bites – a gastronomic exhibition that celebrates today’s best Cape Town restaurants.
SA Classic Cocktail & Flair Championships – watch the cocktail pros battle it out or join in and learn all the tricks of the trade in a 60 minute training session.
Coffee, Tea and Chocolate – Nothing more to add here – sounds like a winning pavillion to head for!
Entertain Outdoors – there might be a whole of lot UK chefs arounf, but we’re still in South Africa! New ideas for the braai: it could be time to move beyond boerie and chops!
Beer & Cider Route – Learn more about the latest buzzword in global foodie circles – Beer Cuisine (Ed: Those who know me know this got my attention!)
The Great Wine Sale – What’s not to love about that phrase?
Need to Know:
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Dates: 28 - 31 May 2009
Times: 10h00 - 1h00 daily - Sunday closes at 18h00
Cost: R75 per adult.
Kids under 12 & pensioners - R35
Includes:
- Free food & wine sampling
- Free live demos by celebrity chefs at 9 interactive theatres
- Great competitions and special offers
Accommodation: Contact Portfolio for the best in quality Cape Town accommodation during the show.
Contact: 021 797 4500 / www.gourmetsa.com
Durban and Jo''burg - your time will come!
The Good Food & Wine Show hits Durban 23 - 26 July 09 and Johannesburg 29 October - 01 November.
