Become a Chef for a Week in Cape Town

Capsicum Culinary Studio Chef for a Week
Capsicum Culinary Studio Chef for a Week Cape Town

Always dreamed of being a Chef? Then join us in our week-long workshop that will introduce you to the basics of becoming a Professional Chef. It’s a bit of fun and a GREAT learning experience!

The course will run from
Monday, 2nd July to Friday 6th July, from 9:00 to 13:00.

The cost is R1,000 per person and includes all course material, cooking ingredients, Professional Chef Lecturers and the exclusive use of our facilities.

Website: www.capsicumcooking.co.za
Email: infocpt[at]capsicumcooking.co.za
For more information, contact Tamsin or Nadia at 021 531 6602

Wacky Wine Weekend 2007

Wacky Wine Weekend 2007

With over 10 000 visitors in 2006, the Wacky Wine Weekend has been firmly established as one of South Africa’s leading wine tourism events. Taking place for the 4th time, the Robertson Wine Valley is proud to present the 2007 Wacky Wine Weekend (1 – 3 June). This fun-filled weekend spans the valley and includes 40 wineries from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson with a special focus on good food, great wine and an even better time spend with friends and family.

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Grand Gourmet Gallivant 2007

Grandwest Casino Cape Town

Food, glorious food, will be the focus of the third annual GRAND GOURMET GALLIVANT .This food fest will be held at Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World on the 24thMay at 19:30.

The Gallivant offers a tempting and diverse array of food, wine, live entertainment and plenty more. Guest will be issued with Grand Gourmet Gallivant passport of vouchers to be redeemed for tastings as well as a complimentary glass of wine at each of the participating restaurants.

Cape Town Fish Market – sushi, oysters, seafood and Teppanyaki
Squires – speciality grills
Bella Gina – gourmet pizzas
Bukhara – Indian curries & nan bread
Wanghtai – Thai
Quaterdeck – Gourmet coffees and dessert

Good Food & Wine Show 2007

Cape Town Good Food and Wine Show 2007Set your taste buds talking and get ready for some first rate celebrity chefs as they bring you mouth-watering, palate-tingling culinary delights, demonstrating in no less than four state of the art Kitchen-Theatres. From gourmet greats to culinary cuisine, organic produce to specialty seafood, you won�t want to miss the edible antics of International and South African culinary masters. It�s tasting wines, beers and cocktails; gourmet shopping; wining and dining with friends; but most of all it�s a four day feast for those who enjoy the good life!

Good Food & Wine Show highlights:

� The AEG Chefs in Action Theatre in association with Pick �n Pay, BP Gas and Easylife Kitchens
� Bartender Workshops Bar in association with Havana
� The Afrox Best South African Restaurant Chefs Theatre in association with Eat Out magazine
� LG Hands-On Workshops

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Wine Festival 2007

SA Wine FestivalCape Times and V&A Waterfront Wine Festival

It’s time to “Visit the Wine Routes at the Waterfront” again! But this year’s Festival will be introducing an exciting new selection of food & wine pairings for visitors to enjoy.

The Festival now not only offers 300 of the Cape’s finest wines for tasting, but also the unique opportunity to match your favourite wines with the likes of smoked salmon, charcuterie, caviar, oysters, sushi, chocolates, local & imported cheeses, snails, gourmet crostinis, pestos, pastries and breads, organic products, olives, olive oils, and much more. Specialised items will be available for purchase.

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SA Cheese Festival

Treat your taste buds to a day in the country

SA Cheese Festival

It�s time to indulge your senses once again at the now legendary SA Cheese Festival on the picturesque Bien Donn� farm between Paarl and Franschhoek. There to tempt you from 27 to 30 April 2007 will be an abundance of boutique and renowned cheeses from known and new cheese makers across the country, with the added bonus of authentic French cheeses specially imported for the festival.

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