Harvesting Heritage Culinary Competition: Reviving Traditional Tastes and Cuisines
Join us for an extraordinary event as Harvesting Heritage, SocioTech, Nederburg Wines, and the South African Chefs Association come together to support a self-sustaining, community-based program in Limpopo. Our mission? To grow, distribute, and cook with sometimes forgotten indigenous ingredients, reviving traditional tastes and cuisines while creating a thriving market for them within the hospitality trade and for home consumption.
A People, Planet, Plate initiative, we are inviting passionate chefs to embrace the challenge of recreating and reinterpreting classic recipes, expanding South Africa’s already flourishing New African Cuisine. The best dishes featuring these indigenous ingredients will be showcased in the highly anticipated Harvesting Heritage Culinary Competition on 27 May in Pretoria.
Distinguished chefs, both accredited and discerning diners, will make up the judging panel. The winning chef will receive the prestigious first prize, determined by the judges’ expertise, while the people’s choice chef will also be celebrated. With only 240 tickets available, priced at R895 per person, this is an exclusive opportunity to indulge in an exceptional culinary experience paired with a glass of exquisite wine.
Harvesting Heritage Culinary Competition:
- Time: To be announced
- Description: Accomplished chefs competing to create the most outstanding dish using indigenous ingredients. The winning chef will be awarded first prize, determined by expert judges, while the people’s choice chef will also be acknowledged.
Indigenous Food and Wine Pairing Sessions:
- Time: 12:00, 13:15, and 14:15
- Presenter: Sommelier Moses Magwaza, two-time winner of the coveted Eat Out Wine Service Award
- Description: Enjoy a guided exploration of indigenous food and wine pairings, expertly presented by Moses Magwaza. Immerse yourself in the captivating flavors of these traditional ingredients. Limited availability, priced at R250 per person.
Local Chefs’ Market-Style Dishes:
- Description: Accomplished local chefs will prepare exquisite dishes using the same traditional ingredients. These delectable creations will be available at food stalls, allowing members of the public to sample the flavors at no additional cost.
Beverages:
- Description: A fully stocked bar will offer a wide selection of wines, including Nederburg Wines, as well as a variety of other beverages, including non-alcoholic alternatives.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate South Africa’s culinary heritage, embrace sustainable practices, and savor the rich flavors of indigenous ingredients. Secure your tickets now and be a part of the Harvesting Heritage Culinary Competition. Together, let’s explore new dimensions of taste and support our local communities.
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