| Date | Code | Event | Time |
| Fri 23 Sept
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The Substance of Food
An international relay by South Africa's chef of the year - Rueben Riffel - of Rueben's Restaurant, Franschhoek, Western Cape and guest chef as they showcase their gastronomic philosophy through knowledge and hands-on skill.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R100)
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09h00 - 12h00 |
| Fri 23 Sept
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Flaunting Flamboyant Friandise
Join the Institute of Culinary Arts as they transform the classic genoise as key ingredients and create petit delectable and eye-catching friandise that can be served with coffee to complete a perfect dinner experience.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R50) |
13h00 - 14h00 |
| Fri 23 Sept
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So you want to open a restaurant?
The success stories and challenges of young gastronomic talent featuring chefs Rueben Riffel, Jody Adams, Geoffrey Murray, Liezie Mulder, wine master Elsie Pells and restauranteurs Charles Van Tonder and Jerome Simonis
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R40) |
15h00 - 17h00 |
| Sat 24 Sept
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Gastronomic Discussion Forums"
First Session: "Back to the Future"
- A sustainable environment, health and indigenous food preparation - a discussion and demonstration presented by Rob O'Donoghue, of Rhodes University and team.
Refreshment Break
Second Session: "The Sustainable Food Chain - Farmer + Retailer + Chef + You"
- Discussion with a panel of key persons in the industry as they challenge sustainablility, authenticity, to organic or not to organic, why cheaper, freshness and the challenge of different seasons, life energy, local and honest information.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R50)
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09h00 - 12h30 |
| Mon 26 Sept
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Home Entertainer Workshop
Desserts and décor to leave your friends in awe! Watch and learn from international pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu as she translates gold-medal winning recipes into surefire showstoppers for your next party. She is joined by local décor-guru DP Ferreira who will put the " icing on the table setting".
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R100) |
09h30 - 11h30 |
| Mon 26 Sept
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A Wine Experience
An opportunity to taste, discuss, buy and learn about South Africa's top wines.
Meet the winemakers between 16h00 and 19h00
Also including
Boys In The Kitchen
Easy cooking for the "male food enthusiast" - a selection of culinary exhibits presented by successful male chefs of the garden route.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R40)
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13h00 - 19h00
13h00
15h00
17h00
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| Tues 27 Sept
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Young Chefs Slow Food Cook Off Competition
26 and under - compete in gastronomist's cook off competition, under the auspices of the "Chaine Des Rotisseurs" Outenique Baillage.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, No charge to watch)
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10h00 - 15h00 |
| Wed 28 Sept
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A Feast For The Eye
Join the Institute of Culinary Arts for this attention grabbing plate presentation that provides a key point in differentiating food service establishments. Although plate presentation is an abstract skill it is an integral part of cooking and a skill that can be acquired.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R50)
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13h00 - 14h00 |
| Wed 28 Sept
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Girls In The Kitchen
A side by side cooking class for the serious food enthusiasts who love cooking presented by guest chef Jody Adams - a woman who takes her "place" in the kitchen very seriously.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R100)
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15h00 - 16h30 |
| Thurs 29 Sept
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Culinary Educational Forum
Demonstration by Marlie Robertson and Merizle Mitrovich - lead instructors Institute of Culinary Art, Stellenbosch followed with a panel discussion, will enlight enthusiasts interested in entering the culinary industry - culinary education, opinions, opportunities, development, formal vs informal education.
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R20)
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14h30 - 16h00 |
| Thurs 29 Sept
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"The Artisans of Fermentation"
Meet garagists wine makers, cheese artisans and grappa distillers - learn, taste and appreciate their talents.
(Zachary's restaurant, Pezula Hotel, R100) |
18h00 |
| Fri 30 Sept
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National Chocolate and Patisserie Invitational Challenge (CPIC)
The competition that will set the standard for pastries in South Africa. The competition is being guided by Markus Farbinger, former professor and dean at one of the worlds top culinary universities. President of the Jury: En-Ming Hsu - former gold medalist "Coupe du Monde de Patisserie", and current president of Jury Team USA. 10 finalists will be selected based on international criteria. Top honours will be awarded with an all inclusive invitation to attend a master chocolate workshop at an international training workshop in Switzerland. Competition open to pastry chefs, chefs, food enthusiasts, culinary and pastry students and instructors.
>> Click here for more information
(The Culinary Shed, Thesen Harbour Town, R20 to watch finalists compete) |
09h00 - 17h00 |
