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Durban

23 – 26 Aug 2012

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Boasting a decade of unprecedented success, the national event is now considered one of the finest on the world gourmet stage with the Durban leg rolling out the red carpet for famed Aarti Sequeira, known for her Food Network cooking series, Aarti Party. Aaarti's  energetic and charismatic demonstrations are predicted to be a roaring highlight of the Show.So come on down to watch Aarti in action at the Durban Good Food & Wine Show, 23 -26 August at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

  • Chefs in Action Theatre
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      The Chefs in Action Theatre, in association with Afrox Handigas, Maserati, Woolworths and Enlangeni where celebrity chefs will be whipping up their signature recipes. These demonstrations are expected to have the audience simultaneously captivated, taking notes, roaring with laughter and desperate to get to the kitchen. Demonstrations sell out fast, so make sure you book your tickets early.

      Feel like a VIP by purchasing tickets to the MTN Media Lounge, where ticket holders can relax and have the opportunity to meet celebrities while enjoying complimentary refreshments and canapés, 60 minutes prior to the Chefs in Action Theatre experience.

       

      The Chefs in Action Theatre schedule will be live on 15 June.

       

       
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  • Get Fresh with BBC Lifestyle Hands-on Workshops
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      Get Fresh with BBC  Lifestyle Hands on Workshops, in association with DSTV, Woolworths, Elangeni and Elba, are conducted in small groups of 12, which allows for personal attention from celebrity chefs while preparing their personal recipes with the freshest, highest quality ingredients supplied by Woolworths. Tickets to participate include everything, from a kitted out workstation and apron to all the superb ingredients.

      The Get Fresh with BBC Lifestyle Hands-on Workshops Theatre schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • Good for You Theatre
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      This interactive arena is where leading celebrity chefs will showcase delicious, healthy recipes and industry specialists will be hosting workshops illustrating how small changes in your diet and lifestyle can prevent and cure a number of different illnesses in children and adults without the need of medication.

      The Good for You Theatre schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • Lindt Chocolate Appreciation Theatre
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      If you are a chocoholic this was a place that you wouldn't have been unable to resist, the Lindt Chocolate Appreciation Theatre with its line-up of decadent treats and workshops by Dimo Simatos, one of South Africa’s finest chocolatiers. Visitors discovered seven different flavours of chocolate and the history of Lindt, while enjoying a decadent taste experience. Each participant left with a goodie bag full of Lindt chocolates.

      The Lindt Chocolate Appreciation Theatre schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • Foods From Around The World
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      Foods from around the World brought to you by Spekko Rice is an exciting new feature at the Cape Town event, where Food Network’s Spice Price of India, Reza Mohammad and other top chefs will leave onlookers in awe of  this favourite staple food.

      The Foods From Around The World Theatre schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • Amarula Cocktail Experience
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      Amarula invites you to discover its super-social side and find out more about the company it’s been keeping.

      Come and explore the mixability of South Africa’s favourite marula taste at the luxury Amarula Cocktail Lounge, made from the eco-friendly, fully recyclable Xanita boards.

      That’s just another way of showing how much we care for the earth. Just as we do with our Amarula Elephant Research Programme that funds studies to improve African elephant conservation management.

      Sample Amarula as you know it, and then indulge in new ways that are exciting, exotic and delectable. Our mixologists have some amazing recipes to reveal, many of them made with your favourite ingredients, others to get you thinking in original and creative ways, tantalising your taste buds and amping up the flavour.

      We also have a fantastic range of Amarula gifting ideas. Come browse, come sip and treat yourself!

      The Amarula Cocktail Experience schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • CBeebies Good Food For Kids
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      CBeebies Good Food For Kids, in association with Woolworths, CBeebies and DSTV , will focus on specially designed cooking classes that make learning to eat well, fun. Interactive hands on cooking classes for children teach them about the origin of food, the importance of recycling and how to eat healthily.

      The CBeebies Good Food For Kids Theatre  schedule will be live on 15 June.

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  • Durban Bites
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      Durban Bites is the show’s social hot spot, and a place where signature dishes from the city’s favourites can be put to the taste test.  We know that Durbanites are fiercely proud of their unique cuisine, so this year, with a dash of delicious humour, we will showcases some amazing  designer Bunny Chows to Chez Nyama.

       

      So come down and sample some superb local cuisine from restaurants such as Keys on Florida, Steak & Ale and Tapas on the Block.

       

       
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Getting there

The GPS co-ordinates for the DEC are S 29deg 51.134;   E 031deg 01.801

Directions

From South Coast: Follow the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway M4 (Southern Freeway) in a northerly direction. Approaching Durban take the Esplanade Turn off, this will take you along Margaret Mncadi Embankment (Victoria Embankment). Turn left into Stalwart Simelane Street (Stanger Street), and proceed straight until you see the ICC on the left-hand side. The entrance to parking is on the corner of Stalwart Simelane Street (Stanger Street) and Bram Fischer Road (Ordnance Road).

From Pietermaritzburg: Follow the Western Freeway N3 in an easterly direction, proceeding straight over "spaghetti" junction and the Tollgate Bridge. Take the Old Dutch/Alice Street slip road left, and follow the signs to the Beachfront and Major Hotels. This will bring you into KE Masinga Road (Old Fort Road) take a right into Florence Zama Street (Prince Alfred Street). Take the next right into Bram Fischer Road (Ordnance Road), keeping in the left lane. The entrance to parking is on the corner of Stalwart Simelane Street (Stanger) and Bram Fischer Road.

From North Coast: Follow the N2 Northern Freeway in a Southerly direction. Approaching Durban take the Mt Edgecombe/Umhlanga slip road, heading towards the sea. Follow the signs to Durban and proceed along the Ruth First Freeway M4 (Northern Freeway) past Virginia Airport and Durban North. On approaching Durban, proceed straight over the Sandile Thusi Road (Argyle) intersection and turn right onto Bram Fischer Road (Ordnance Road). The entrance to parking is on the corner of Stalwart Simelane Street (Stanger) and Bram Fischer Road.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel

Visitors to the show qualify for an exclusive offer from Thompsons
Holiday and the Southern Sun Elangeni - visit the Elangeni site for
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