As Africa’s only sustainable food, drink and lifestyle show, The Good Life Show is gearing up for a weekend of immense fun and culinary innovation. This show is aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, and the environment who is looking to live more consciously. With many sustainable beauty, apparel, food, drink and household products on offer, this event will give show-goers the opportunity to discover high-quality pioneering products at the Kyalami International Convention Centre, Greater Johannesburg, 26 – 28 July
Show-goers will be able to taste, test and purchase a vast variety of plant-based, natural, organic, free-from, and sustainable living products, as well as interact with and experience unique exhibitors, exclusive features and immersive experiences. With so much to see and do, here is the exciting line-up of features not to be missed.
· Show Marketplace
A bountiful fair where visitors will be spoilt for choice. The marketplace will showcase a variety of exhibitors offering sustainable products across an array of categories including food, drink, appliances, apparel, and so much more – there is something for everyone.
· Woolworths Good Life Kitchen with PlantLove
The Woolworths Good Life Kitchen with PlantLove is the star feature of our show and this is where you will find top international and local chefs showcasing their skills and demonstrating the best, easiest ways to create exciting, versatile, healthy, and delicious sustainable recipes. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. For the full programme, click here.
· Woolworths Masterclass with PlantLove
Would you like to do a hands-on cooking session at the show? Culinary enthusiasts can enhance their skills by taking part in a high-quality cooking experience run by a culinary expert. Each session is packed with loads of fun, tips and tricks. Tickets for all Masterclasses cost R150 each which includes place in the selected Masterclass plus all the ingredients. For the full programme, click here and to select and book your tickets for your preferred Masterclass, click here.
· Plant-Based Chef of the Year Competition
Catch an exciting live cooking competition at the show. The ‘Plant-Based Chef of the Year’ competition, in collaboration with the SA Chefs Association, will be held live at The Good Life Show on both the Saturday and Sunday. Contestants will be asked to create plant-based dishes in both ‘pastry’ and ‘hot dish’ categories and winners will be crowned in both the Junior and Senior divisions. The competition will take place every day of the show, from 9am – 6pm, and the national finals will be held on the final day of the Good Life Show. The winners will receive the ‘National Crown of Chef of the Year Plant-Based for the Hot Competition’ in both Junior and Senior divisions and then the regional winners from each heat will compete against the winner of the Western Cape Semi-Finals at a later date.
· Made to Move Fitness Area
The ‘Made to Move’ feature at the event will give visitors an exciting opportunity to engage in strength, balance, and mindfulness activities. Directors of the ‘Made to Move’ programme are Ceri and Lydia Hannan, the husband-and-wife team behind Rockstar Fitness and with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, they are curating this feature area to ensure that visitors, while kickstarting their journey to overall well-being, gain maximum benefits and most importantly, have a blast. For the full Weekend Programme, click here.
· Sustainable Cocktail Bar
For those looking for a little drink to enjoy, visit the awesome ‘Sustainable Cocktail Bar’ at the show. With some delicious cocktails on the menu, be sure to try their veggie-based ones on offer. For the full list of cocktails, click here.
·Participating Chefs and Experts at The Good Life Show, Cape Town
These chefs will be whipping up some amazing dishes throughout the weekend.
Aiden Pienaar – ‘Mexico in Mzansi’ Cookbook Author
Andile Somdaka – Executive Chef at Eziko Restaurant
Ché Gourmet – Gut Health Association
Deena Naidoo – Recipe and Food Content Creator
Emma-Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator
Emma Morey (innovation chef), Monique Malan (product developer in plant-based meat alternatives), Anita van Wyk (Tabu Foods) – Woolworths Chefs
Jessica Munisamy – Modern Tailors Restaurant
Katlego Mlambo – Executive Sous Chef Four Seasons, The Westcliff and MasterChef South Africa Judge
Lorna Maseko – Celebrity Chef
Mianca Laubscher – Mixologist Masterclass
Reabetjoe Mokoko– The Cooking Dietitian
Siphiwe Sithole – Advocate for Indigenous African Foods
Siyabulela Kobo – Owner of Kobo Cuisine
Sue Gajathar – The Vegan Chef
Vanessa Jarvis Findlay – Visionary Entrepreneur and Culinary Artist
Taking place at the Kyalami International Convention Centre, 26th – 28th July 2024, The Good Life Show brings together the prominent ‘Plant Powered Show’ and the ground-breaking ‘Natural and Organic Show’all under one roof, and will host numerous exhibitors, including those in the ‘Free-From’ and ‘Sustainable-Living’ sectors.
