It’s that time of the year again. Where food lovers amble around an open field trying to find their favourite restaurant, while getting increasingly tipsy on the free wine that is thrown their way. YUP, it’s the Taste of Cape Town 2015 from 10-12 April at the Green Point Cricket Club
Taste of Cape Town 2015!
“Our 8th year promises to be more festive than ever, with loads of new features (and) a collection of delicious restaurants” says Justine Drake, Festival Director.
Food glorious food.
96 Winery Road with chef Natasha Wray; The Bakery at Jordan with George Jardine; and Ernie Els Winery Restaurant with Amelia Hanekom will be popping up this year. And for the full festival you can expect to see Azure Restaurant from The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa with Christo Pretorius, Camissa Brasserie with Jocelyn Myers-Adams & Jason Franco. Cosecha Restaurant at Noble Hill with Riana Robertson. And Longridge Restaurant with Bruce Von Pressentin. Beluga is making their debut with sushi master, Alan Huang. There is also Don Armando with Daniel Toledo of Il leone fame; and Hemelhuijs with its innovative owner and chef, Jacques Erasmus; and Kitima at The Kronendal with Lai Kuan Geo.
Robertsons’ Burger-making class.
Robertsons Herbs & Spices are bringing experts to reveal their burger-making secrets. From preparing the tastiest, juiciest meat patties to adding the perfect combination of spices, participants in the Robertsons Ultimate Burger-making classes will take burger-making to a new level. Served up by the Spice People, meat-expert Caroline McCann from Braeside Meats, Justin Bonello, and Season 3 Ultimate Braai Master winners, The Tikka Boys, will share their skills. One lucky participant will win a Jetmaster portable grill!
Taste Thailand
A cooking demonstration of authentic Thai dishes all while you sip on imported Singha beer, or chill out in the beach bar over some exotic cocktails.
The Bacardi Mixology Theatre and Cocktail Lounge
I loved this one last year. It’s super fun. Try out your hand at mixology and craft bartending while making some luxury cocktails. The DJ lounge area offers a relaxing space where you can relax and drink!
The Castle Milk Stout Marquee
This tasting experience will teach you how to pair Milk Stout with food. There is also a lounge area to relax in with a DJ on hand!
Butcher’s Block with Two Oceans Wines
Learn how to prepare easy, delicious snacks for effortless entertaining, paired with fresh and fruity Two Oceans wines.
Berättelen om Rekorderlig Cider
Rekorderlig is a premium range of fruit ciders, first created in 1999 in a fourth-generation family brewery in Sweden – combining quality fruits with pure spring water. Try their delicious range of flavours like strawberry and lime; and wild berry and pear
Big Green Egg
Celebrity butcher, Caroline McCann, will demonstrate just how versatile the Big Green Egg® is. It is the only outdoor cooker with a lifetime warranty and it is bound to replace all your kitchen and outdoor cooking gadgets.
The logistical stuff
Crowns are the festival currency and cost R5 each. Prices range from 4 to 8 crowns per dish.
Standard tickets pre-sale = R80, includes entrance and a tasting glass (R100 at the door).
Premium tickets pre-sale = R180, includes entrance, a tasting glass and 20 crowns (R200 at the door).
The Taste Clubhouse Experience = R750, includes fast track entrance, a tasting glass, 30 crowns, complimentary bar service (malt, wine and soft drinks) in a private clubhouse , and a Taste of Cape Town gift.
Kids under 12 = free. Tickets are available at www.itickets.co.za or call iTickets on 0861 000 291.
Festival deets
Venue: Green Point Cricket Club, Corner Vlei and Fritz Sonnenberg Roads
Dates and Time: 10-12 April 2014
Friday 10 April: 18:30-22:30
Saturday 11 April: 1st session 13:00-1700 and the 2nd session 18:30- 22:30
Sunday 12 April: 12:00-17:00
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tasteofcapetown
Twitter: @tasteofCT
Website: www.tasteofcapetown.com
Taste of Cape Town Competition
The winners have been notified via email.
WE GOT LOTS OF TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY! OOOOOHHHH! To get in on the action and win one of TWENTY sets of double tickets (entry, no crowns) do the following:
1. Comment below on which of the festival highlights you’re most looking forward to.
2. For an extra entry, tweet the following:
Hey @FoodblogCT, I want one of 20 double tickets to @TasteofCT. http://www.food-blog.co.za/taste-of-cape-town-2015-competition/
T&Cs: Winners in Cape Town only. Ticket includes entry only. Winners will be chosen at random and are final. Correspondence will not be entered into. All entrants will be added to our newsletter list. Winner’s email address will be passed on to the PR company who will be in further contact to organise the prize.
