Slow Food – the global movement involving millions of people in more than 150 countries around the world including South Africa – will be represented for the first time at the Durban Good Food & Wine Show which takes place from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1.
Demonstrating in this new theatre are TV personality and former ballerina Lorna Maseko; Cape Town Chef Peter Ayub and MasterChef South Africa finalist Claire Allen.
Slow Food has gained momentum in South Africa, as it has around the globe, with a growing number of members who are working at raising the awareness of the food people eat and where it comes from, focusing on small producers and their products and promoting heritage foods that are under threat.
Lorna Maseko is used to breaking perceptions and stereotypes, making it into the spotlight as the first professional ballet dancer of colour in South Africa. She has since made her way from the stage onto television becoming one of South Africa’s most sought-after personalities including becoming a Top Billing presenter.
Maseko has always had a passion for cooking. This year she showed her strong cooking abilities when she became one of the top finalists for Celebrity Masterchef South Africa. With a natural flair and love for cooking, she decided to enrol in Food Preparation at HTA School of Culinary Art to further discover and share her culinary creativity.
Cape Town chef Peter Ayub’s roots are Lebanese so he loves Middle Eastern flavours. Says Ayub: “Sustainability is at the forefront on the food scene and I believe more chefs globally should follow this and follow practices that keep the environment healthy and food production economically and socially viable. Smaller restaurants are definitely the way to go with uncomplicated menus and fewer items – rather do 15 dishes fabulously than 30 mediocre offerings. This also prevents waste and allows the chef to change his menu and be creative.”
Other attractions at the Slow Food Theatre include Mark Platt talking coffee; a lecture on organic grains by James Moffett; Charlie Lakin from 9th Avenue Bistro; Adam Robinson from Glenwood Bakery; Paul Anatolic from New Roots Organic; Richard Haigh from Enaleni Farm and demonstrations of yoghurt, cheese and ice cream.
The Durban Good Food & Wine Show takes place from October 30 to November 1 at the Durban Exhibition Centre in association with Durban Tourism. There will be book signings with all the celebrity chefs at the show. The visiting chefs will be staying at the Oyster Box Hotel.
The Good Food & Wine Show Durban – Friday October 30 to Sunday, November 1.
Celebrity Chefs: Brent Owens, MasterChef Australia 2014 winner; Claire Allen, MasterChef South Africa 2014 finalist; Giggling Gourmet Jenny Morris; Ndumiso Mncwabe, MasterChef South Africa 2014 finalist; Penny Fitchet, MasterChef South Africa 2014 finalist; Renae Smith, , MasterChef Australia 2014 finalist; Reza Mahammad; Rick Stein; Roxanne Wardman, MasterChef South Africa 2014 winner; Siphokazi Mdlankomo, MasterChef South Africa 2014 finalist and Yudhika Sujanani
Venue: Durban Exhibition Centre, 11 Walnut Road, Durban
Hours: Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 10:00-21:00; Sunday, November 1, 10:00-18:00
Ticket Prices:
• Adults: R 90 at the door
• Age 12-18: R 60
• Children under 12: Free
• Senior Citizens: R 60
• Purchase 10 or more tickets: R 80 each
• Wine Combo Ticket: R 115 (Includes show entry, wine tasting glass & 5 wine tasting vouchers)
Wine Tasting Prices:
• Wine Combo Ticket: R 115 (Includes show entry, wine tasting glass & 5 wine tasting vouchers)
• Wine Glass: R 30 (Includes GFWS glass to keep and 5 tasting vouchers)
• Additional Wine Vouchers: R 25 (1 booklet with 5 wine tasting vouchers)
Celebrity Chefs Theatre Prices:
• Local Chefs: R 75 (GFWS entry not included)
• International Chefs: R 100 (GFWS entry not included)
• Kids under four who sit on laps: Free
Tickets: Available through Computicket (www.computicket.com) or at the door.
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