Returning to Cape Town in May and making its long-awaited Johannesburg debut in August, The Plant Powered Show is fast becoming one of the most successful food and lifestyle events on the South African exhibition calendar.
The Plant Powered Show is not only aimed at vegans and vegetarians but also flexitarians, reducetarians, sports enthusiasts, individuals who have compromised their health and those looking for healthier and more ethical lifestyle choices for themselves and their family as well as trade professionals (retail and food services) looking for innovative high quality products.
“Consumers want to live more consciously and be more mindful of the animals we share the planet with. At the same time, chefs and foodies want to be inspired to create delicious meals with exciting new ingredients. It’s a food revolution that we are proud to be part of. We are delighted to be bringing this world-class event to Gauteng for the first time as well.” says event producer, Heidi Warricker.
The hugely successful inaugural Plant Powered Show (under the name The Festive Vegan & Plant Powered Show) took place online in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions and featured an extraordinary line-up of local and international chefs. It made its in-person debut in Cape Town last year.
This year’s Plant Powered Show features professional chefs and celebrity cooks presenting inspiring cooking demos, diverse and compelling talks by the health and wellness experts, premium and interactive experiences, exclusive industry networking and a bustling marketplace of plant-based food, drink and lifestyle products.
One of the main attractions at both shows will be The Checkers Plant Kitchen, powered by Simple Truth. Checkers – who is a sponsor of this attraction for the second time – will also be showcasing their exciting and diverse plant-based food range.
The 18 Masterclasses, which are set to be a major highlight of the event, will feature an array of top chefs and award-winning mixologists hosting interactive hands-on food and drink workshops. Look out for programmes and booking information closer to the shows.
It is estimated that that more than 15 000 consumers and trade professionals will attend this year’s shows with more than 200 exhibitors at each show and over 50 chef and mixologist demonstrations and health and wellness expert talks at each event.
Cape Town
The Cape Town show takes place in May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre(CTICC) from 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday (26 & 27th) and Sunday (28th) from 10am-5pm.
Johannesburg
The Johannesburg show takes place in August at the Kyalami International Convention Centre(KICC) from from 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday (4th & 5th) and 10am-5pm on Sunday (6th).
Tickets are on sale at Quicket (Cape Town click here; Johannesburg click here). Two children under the age of 15 are allowed in free when accompanied by one paying adult. Follow TPPS socials for early bird ticket promos or visit the website for more information.