Food events

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Sunday Times Food Show

Date: 3-6 July 2008

Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Contact: For more information visit www.sundaytimesfoodshow.co.za

Get ready to sizzle, fry, blanche, chop, shake, and bake! >> More

The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival

Date: 4-13 July 2008

Venue: Knysna

Contact: For more information visit Knysna Oyster Festival

Pack your running and cycling shoes, sharpen your appetite and head for Knysna for the 10 best days of your winter, the annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival will boast a jam-packed programme of sport, entertainment and 200 000 oysters! >> More

Franschhoek Bastille Festival

Date: 12 -13 July 2008

Venue: Franschhoek

Contact: For more information contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association on 021 876 3603 or visit Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association

Franschhoek, South Africa's Gourmet Capital, is once again celebrating its French Huguenot heritage with a wonderful feast of food, wine and entertainment. >> More

Wine cellar's vertical tasting 2001 -2005

Date: 26th July; 2nd August and 15th August 2008

Venue: Ten Bompas Hotel, Johannesburg, Belthazar Restaurant, Cape Town and Havanna Grill, Sunset Casino, Durban

Contact: For further information about the tasting or to confirm a booking to explore these magnificent wines please contact Roland Peens of Wine Cellar on (021) 448 4105.

Fine wine brokers and cellarers, Wine Cellar, will be hosting a series of fine wine tastings over the months of July and August to explore vintages 2001 – 2005 of South Africa's top Cabernet Franc of Raats Family Wines as well as the long-lived Chateau Cheval Blanc of Bordeaux. >> More

Chocolate for the soul

Date: 16 or 19 July 2008

Venue: Brad's Bistro, Kalk Bay, Cape Town

Contact: To book email Jean at info@creationignite.com or call Brad on 021 788 3885 or 021 782 9581

Experience a decadent day of creativity and passion with chocolate. Join Jean Badenhorst of Creationignite on a creative journey into the world of chocolate. Be inspired by artists around the globe to unleash your own creativity when it comes to chocolate. Then get your hands covered in chocolate, making truffles and your own desserts with Brad of Brad's Bistro. >> More

The Stellenbosch Wine Festival

Date: 31 July to 3 August 2008

Venue: Paul Roos Centre in Stellenbosch

Contact: Contact 021 886 4310 or go to www.wineroute.co.za for more information on the event

For winelovers every where The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is the ultimate event. This weekend offers guests the opportunity to taste 500 wines or more, do comparative varietal tastings, meet with their favourite winemakers and explore the culinary fusion of leading chefs. >> More

Exclusive auction wine tasting in the Cape and Gauteng

Date: Thursday 21 August (Cape Town) & Wednesday 27 August (Johannesburg)

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and Nedbank Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton

Contact: Email bookings@capewinemakersguild.com or Tel: 021-852 0408 or visit www.capewinemakersguild.com

Cape Winemakers Guild showcases rare 2008 auction wines. >> More

Gastranomica Knysna 2008

Date: Wednesday 24 September to Sunday 28 September 2008

Venue: Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa

Contact: For more information tel: (044) 302 5749 or visit www.gastronomicakny.co.za

There are great festivals all over the world... Gastronomica is the only one ahead of the rest. >> More

Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap 2008, Gauteng

Date: 14th September, 12h30 to 17h30

Venue: Inanda Club, Sandton, Gauteng

Contact: For any event or booking queries please phone us on: 021 864 5050 or visit www.diemersfontein.co.za

Attention winelovers! Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap is back and promises to be even bigger and better than last year! >> More

Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap 2008, Wellington

Date: 27th September 14h00 to 19h00

Venue: Diemersfontein Wine Estate, Wellington

Contact: For any event or booking queries please phone us on: 021 864 5050 or visit www.diemersfontein.co.za

Attention winelovers! Our beloved Diemersfontein Pinotage on Tap is back this year with a bigger party than ever before! >> More

Breedekloof Food and Wine Festival

Date: 10 to 12 October

Venue: Breedekloof wine region

Contact: For more information visit www.breedekloof.com

The fifth annual Breedekloof Outdoor and Wine festival will take place in the magnificent natural outdoor playground of the Breedekloof wine region. >> More

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