Food Indaba 2024

The annual Food Indaba, themed “Oikonomos” (Greek for ‘home management’), is set to take place from 22 July to 4 August across various locations in Cape Town and online.

This multi-part series of events will bring together diverse participants involved in shaping the food system, offering both in-person and online activities. The program includes ticketed events, free webinars, sponsored invite-only workshops, a full-day conference, talks, art exhibitions, dining experiences and the popular CBD Food Walks.

Here are ten noteworthy events:

1. Oikonomos Dinner
   Enjoy a menu conceptualized by KwaZulu-Natal-born chef Mmabatho Molefe.
2. Migrating Home
   A dinner with Rwandan chef Jane Nshuti.
3. Angling for Good Catch
   Sustainable fish menu at participating restaurants in the V&A Waterfront restaurant precinct.
4. Collective Power of Live Streaming
   A public conversation series discussing two food reports.
5. Tea with a Farmer
   Held at Oranjezicht City Farm and 16 on Lerotholi gallery in partnership with the Lerotholi Food Garden.
6. The Wine Shaq
   Curated dinner featuring black producers of wine and traditional beverages, along with traditional South African dishes, led by Nomhle Zondani.
7. Foraging For Weeds, Harvesting For Life
   Wild food harvesting ambassador Loubie Rusch will host a group gathering session of wild ingredients at the Sustainability Institute gardens.
8. Kids Cookout
   Children ages 5-10 will lead their parents, guardians, or older siblings in a culinary journey of invention and discovery, run by Food Jams.
9. At16 on Lerotholi Art Cafe
   Celebrates the nexus of art and food with a series of artist-hosted lunches at the Langa gallery with the artist.
10. Food Systems Walking Tour Cape Town CBD
    A three-hour guided walk capturing the story behind Cape Town’s multifaceted food culture and current food reality in the streets.

Book your Food Indaba tickets online through Quicket.

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