South Africa’s first vegan and plant-based show Posted on 12 August 2019 Tags:health, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian A new type of show will be debuting in the Mother City at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 30 and 31 May 2020. The Vegan & Plant Powered Show aims to bring what was previously considered a fringe diet of veganism, as well as plant-based and conscious living to a mainstream audience. The two-day event will feature international and local celebrity cooks and chefs presenting live demo. There will also be over 120 exhibitors showcasing the very latest food and drink products, to lifestyle brands in the vegan and plant-based industries. All from around South Africa and the world. It’s 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. Also read: 20 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Cape Town Designed to cater for the whole family, The Vegan & Plant Powered Show will include: The Plant Kitchen – The Celebrity Chefs live cooking theatre, which will include top international and local celebrity chefs and cooks in action as they demo fantastic vegan and plant-based dishes. Innovation Awards – celebrating creativity and innovation within the vegan and plant-based sectors. The great big vegan banquet – a 3-course menu inspired by the show’s celebrity chefs, plus their anecdotes, stories and tales. A Plant-Powered Fun Run to help raise funds for charity. Ethical and sustainable vegan and plant-based products and solutions. Creative and cutting-edge innovations and the very latest products. Pop-up restaurants. Special guests, entertainment, unbeatable shopping, show offers and free tasters. An abundant selection of food and drinks. Mindful drinking cocktails and vegan wine walk A VIP Luxe Experience – star treatment for visitors to help make their day out extra special. A Kid’s Plant Power Zone with activities to keep children entertained. One of the show highlights will be the ‘Plant-Power Talks‘ (on the ProVeg Stage), hosted by leading plant-based food and lifestyle organisation ProVeg International. ProVeg Director Donovan Will said, “as the global move towards more plant-based diets and vegan lifestyles has been growing, South Africans are learning about the benefits of this change. “The Vegan & PlantPowered Show is a great opportunity to accelerate this learning, and for the public to experience the best that the movement has to offer. To find out more about the health, environmental and ethical benefits of moving towards a more plant-based diet. “Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to sample, and even learn to cook, tasty, healthy and sustainable food. Anyone with an interest in food, health, the environment or more conscious living, will benefit from attending the show.” Details of the Johannesburg date and venue will be announced soon. Details The Vegan & Plant Powered Show Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 10:00 to 19:00 Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 10:00 to 17:00 Image: supplied Related Posts A South African summer with a Caribbean Twist 22 November 2022 South Africans more than deserve laid-back days in the sun this summer. Caribbean Twist is the... read more 10 coffee shops to visit in Johannesburg 1 November 2022 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky. We’ve put together a list... read more Celebrity chefs will fire up a custom-built kitchen at Decorex Joburg 20 July 2022 It’s going to be hot in the concept kitchen at Decorex Joburg this year as... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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