After more than 10 years of pushing boundaries and setting culinary trends, the Good Food & Wine Show 2013 promises to cook up something hotter than ever before. From 23 – 26 May, the premier food, wine, and lifestyle event will descend upon Cape Town with some of the world’s top celebrity chefs. If you aren’t already licking your lips, keep reading to find out what’s in store at South Africa’s foodie event of the year.
CELEBRITY CHEFS
With the increasing interest in TV cooking shows, the Good Food & Wine Show is bringing a string of outstanding international celebrity chefs from the screen to life.
Gordon Ramsay
As famous for his scathing outbursts and unconventional style as his culinary skills, Gordon Ramsay will be demonstrating exactly why he is one of the best chefs in the world. As the star of a long list of cookery contest TV programmes with titles like Hell’s Kitchen, The F Word, Ramsay’s Best Restaurant, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, and Gordon Behind Bars (to name a few), his live demos promise to be highly entertaining!
Eric Lanlard
Baking has taken the world by storm, which is why Eric Lanlard, master pâtissier, author, and star of Baking Mad, is heading for our shores. Twice winner of the prestigious Continental Pâtissier of the Year, Landlard has changed the face of British patisserie and boasts celebrity clients like Madonna and the Beckhams.
Bill Granger
Australian chef and star of Bill’s Food, Bill Granger is a self-taught cook who is well-loved for his easy-going and joyful approach to cooking. His food doesn’t only taste delicious and look irresistible, it’s also simple enough to make at home!
The Bliss Twins
According to the US National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot 2013 Chef Survey”, locally sourced food and children’s nutrition are two of the leading trends. As can be expected, the Good Food & Wine Show is on target with these predictions. What better inspiration could kids have than the winner of the first Junior MasterChef Australia, Isabella Bliss? Isabella will be joined by her twin sister, Sofia, who came in the top four of the competition. Keep an eye out for these talented twins at the Little Chefs Kitchen.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
The South African Bar Show
As the first of its kind at a food and lifestyle show, The Bar Show will feature a host of vibrant, interactive bars in different themes to showcase the best in spirit, liqueur, beer, craft beer, wine, and sparkling wine brands. Whether you prefer a beach bar, Private Club, sports bar, bikini bar, shebeen, or Jazz lounge, you can learn how to mix perfect cocktails, pair drinks with food, and find out what makes a great after-dinner drink. The Bar Show will also host the regional and national Mixology Championships.
Checkers Celebrity Chefs Theatre
Headlined by kitchen commander, Gordon Ramsay, this is where local and international celebrity chefs will whip up their signature dishes and demonstrate delicious recipes that can be recreated at home.
Creative Coffee Theatre
Visit this fragrant, hands-on zone and learn from professional baristas how to create speciality coffees and latte art. Don’t miss the Barista Championships!
Brilliant Baking Theatre
For those devoted to all things sweet and tempting, master confectioner and chocolatier, Eric Lanlard will anchor interactive baking workshops and demonstrations.
Best of Cape Town
Cape Town’s top restaurants will showcase their winter menus paired with the finest wines for a lip-smacking public tasting.
Tafelpraatjies
Tafelpraatjies is a new banquet-style zone where visitors can cook alongside their favourite Afrikaans chefs, prepare meals for different occasions, and create beautiful table settings.
The Real Food Theatre
Enjoy hands on cooking workshops with a focus on sustainability. Discover everything from how to rent-a-hen for your own freshly laid eggs to creating your own food blog with beautiful food photography.
Dial-A-Mom
Be the culinary mom-in-the-know with interactive demos and Q&A’s with leading nutritionists, teachers, and occupational therapists.
Little Chefs Kitchen
The Bliss Twins will be hosting hands-on workshops for children aged 3-7 and 8-12.
Decadent Desserts Theatre
Enjoy decadent interactive demonstrations with Eric Lanlard.
Spar Wine & Food Pairing
Learn how to pair a myriad of sweet and savoury canapés with various wines.
DSTV Celebrity Chef Photo Booth and VIP lounge
Have your photograph taken with your favourite celebrity chef!
TICKETS
Tickets cost R110 for adults and R55 for children. Visitors will also receive a coupon book with massive savings and specials. Contact 021 702 2280 / 0861FOODIE for more information. Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter (#goodfoodSA).
SAVE THE DATE!
The Good Food & Wine Show will be in Durban from 8 – 11 August 2013, and in Johannesburg from 21 – 24 September 2013.
TOP TRAVEL TIP
To avoid the traffic and schlep of parking, book your Cape Town accommodation near the CTICC. You’ll also be perfectly situated close to hot tourist spots like the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and the Bo-Kaap district, and within walking distance of fantastic restaurants, shops, and night life!
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