Like carefully matured Roquefort cheese, Gastronomica has really come of age. From September 23 to October 1, South Africa’s premiere culinary festival enjoys its third year of celebrating extraordinarily good and honest food and wine and entertainment — with enough Garden Route passionate food cooks, musicians and performing artists to fill the side-plates.

GASTRONOMICA - OUR PHILOSOPHY

Gastronomica believes in the integrity of people, product, place and ingredients.  Gastronomica is committed to sustainability, excellence in every facet and supports social contributions. It aims to develop a holistic lifestyle encompassing health, food with integrity, all commodities and education. It embodies a unique combination of experiences, using food as the vehicle, to develop a way of life that is substantial and meaningful to the community.

GASTRONOMICA IS KNYSNA

It abounds with the dynamic diversity of its people - their energy and spirit, their belief in development through acknowledging the positive energy of the past and present, whilst uniting in sharing and creating a sustainable livelihood.

WHY YOU SHOULD SAVOUR THE GASTRONOMICA EXPERIENCE?

Explore life changing food truths ..... cutting edge food preparation ..... processing and presentation. Open yourself to new horizons through the energy of local and foreign artisans who share the skills of their craft. Indulge in the knowledge that you are part of a communal search for excellence through simple pleasures.

It is unique, new and one of a kind.
It is authentic, and chic.
It is ...
Knysna.

WHAT SETS "GASTRONOMICA" APART FROM SIMILAR EVENTS ELSEWHERE

• Gastronomica is for people - from all walks of life
• Gastronomica takes place in Knysna with a flavor of the town
• Gastronomica events contain are hosted in Knysna ‘style’
• Gastronomica is personal, informal, intimate and friendly