The Good Life Show is set to take place at the Kyalami International Convention Centre from 26-28 July 2024. As Africa’s only sustainable food, drink, and lifestyle show, this event brings together the prominent ‘Plant Powered Show’ and the groundbreaking ‘Natural and Organic Show’ under one roof.
Targeted at anyone with an interest in food, drink, wellness, and the environment, the show will feature numerous exhibitors, including those in the ‘Free-From’ and ‘Sustainable-Living’ sectors.
Meet the chefs and mixologists at The Good Life Show (Johannesburg)
Visitors to The Good Life Show can enjoy live cooking demonstrations in the Woolworths Good Life Kitchen or participate in exclusive, interactive Masterclasses in the Woolworths Masterclass with PlantLove. The show boasts a fabulous lineup of top chefs, including:
Aiden Pienaar – ‘Mexico in Mzansi’ Cookbook Author
Currently head chef at Second Story in Sandton, he has recently launched his own cookbook, ‘Mexico in Mzansi’, which fuses two colourful cuisines together, Mexican and South African.
Andile Somdaka – Executive Chef at Eziko Restaurant
This decorated chef, who successfully served as chef for both former presidents, is a passionate advocate of African traditional foods and ingredients.
Lorna Maseko
International Celebrity Chef and recipient of two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Ché Upton – Gut Health Association
As Taste Creator at Che Gourmet, this chef will show you how you can not only eat delicious food but also dishes that help to correct and balance your gut health.
Deena Naidoo – Recipe and Food Content Creator
Winner MasterChef SA S1, Deena will be entertaining and inspiring audiences with some delicious Indian creations.
Emma-Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator
Experienced culinary innovator with 18 years’ experience across multiple disciplines within the greater food industry in SA and internationally.
Emma Morey (innovation chef), Monique Malan (product developer in plant-based meat alternatives), Anita van Wyk (Tabu Foods) – Woolworths Chefs
As headline sponsor, Woolworths will be bringing three amazing culinary experts to create some delicious and innovative dishes.
Jessica Munisamy – Modern Tailors Restaurant
As the Executive Chef from Joburg’s lauded Modern Tailors Indian restaurant, Jessica believes food brings families and people together.
Katlego Mlambo – Executive Chef Four Seasons
The Westcliff and MasterChef South Africa Judge. A Silwood School of Cookery graduate, Katlego has 15 years of experience working under some of the best chefs in South Africa.
Mixologist Masterclass – Mianca Laubscher
Mia Laubscher emerges as a seasoned Mixologist and specialist beverage consultant, boasting an impressive 13-year journey within the hospitality industry.
Reabetjoe Mokoko– The Cooking Dietitian
This Food Service Dietitian is utterly passionate about making healthy, delicious food.
Siphiwe Sithole – Advocate for Indigenous African Foods
Siphiwe believes in taking indigenous foods out of the periphery into the mainstream.
Siyabulela Kobo – Owner of Kobo Cuisine
Acclaimed chef and self-titled ‘Son of the Soil’.
Sue Gajathar – The Vegan Chef
Sue creates delectable gourmet and artisanal vegan food that is good for you and great for the planet.
Vanessa Jarvis Findlay – Visionary Entrepreneur and Culinary Artist
As the Founder, Chef, and Owner of the award-winning NEKED Food, a renowned 5-star vegan restaurant nestled in the picturesque town of Clarens, Vanessa has redefined plant-based dining with her innovative creations.
Zana Alvarado – Durban-based Chef
She is one of the few chefs in the country certified by the World Chefs Association in Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals.
Exciting features and experiences
Apart from the impressive chef lineup, the three-day event will also feature:
Daily strength, balance, and mindfulness sessions with silent headphones.
The SA Chefs Plant-Based Chef of the Year Competition, a live culinary battle.
The Sustainable Pub, serving conscious cocktails curated by top mixologists.
Pop-up eateries offering a variety of delicious foods.
The Good Life Show Marketplace, stocked with plant-based, natural, organic, free-from, and sustainable living products for sampling and purchase.
Check out The Good Life Show Demo Kitchen Programmes
- The Woolworths Good Life Kitchen with Plant Love Masterclass
- The Woolworths MasterClass with Plant Love
The Good Life Show is proudly sponsored by Woolworths, SimplyBiz by Nedbank, McCain, AGT Foods, Flora South Africa, Raisins South Africa, Rhodes Quality, Hinds Spice, TODAY®, and Avolands.
The event is supported by SA Chefs, The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA), The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA), and SANHA – the South African National Halaal Authority.
Don’t miss out on this exciting, innovative, and entertaining event. If you have any interest in improving your lifestyle, the Good Life Show is the place to be.
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A look back at The Good Life Show (CT) + what to expect at The Good Life Show (JHB)
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