V&A Waterfront is bringing another instalment of their Seafood Fest to Makers Landing for one weekend only, running on 23 and 24 November 2024. This exciting food festival takes place right on the harbour and celebrates all things seafood, from sea to plate.
Makers Landing believes that food has the power to teach, inspire, and unite. This festival therefore represents more than just a celebration of seafood but is also a chance for people to come together, spark conversation, and enjoy the rich flavours that reflect the heart of the community. Here’s what you can look forward to:
What to expect from the Seafood Festival
The Seafood Fest is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the many small-scale fishers working in the Waterfront, and the traders at Makers Landing. Attendees can expect ocean-fresh seafood prepared by Makers who bring their own backgrounds and flavours to the event be it Cape Malay, African, Halal, Indian and even Vegan.
The event is for everyone from foodies to seafood lovers, chefs and anyone simply looking for a fun experience with good food, good drinks and good music.
Fresh fish and food vendors
Get ready to take in an incredible Fresh Fish market featuring sustainable catches by South African-based fishmongers Abalobi, Fish4Africa, and I&J. Beyond the seafood, which features in abundance, the festival also includes diverse food and beverage vendors offering delicious bites and drinks over the two festival days.
Must-do demos with top chefs and food experts
During the festival, the Makers Landing Demo Kitchen plays host to experts in the seafood industry who treat eager-to-learn attendees with various hands-on cooking demos, equipping them with some seafood-making basics that they can try for themselves at home. Demos include the Live Hake Filleting demos, where the pros demonstrate how to successfully remove fish bones to get the perfect hake fillet.
Live music and impactful artwork
Guests can also look forward to live music to set the mood on both days, along with an Art Exhibition by African wildlife photographer, Adam Rabinowitz showcasing the Bazaruto Ocean Conservation. The conservation of the Bazaruto Archipelago is an important task given the threat that illegal fishing, unsustainable resource use and uncontrolled tourism have on the area, which is regarded as one of the most important marine sanctuaries along the East African coastline.
Cost: FREE Entry
When: Saturday, 23 November and Sunday, 24 November 2024 | From 10am to 8pm
Where: Makers Landing, The Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Email: [email protected]
Website: makerslanding.co.za
Facebook: @MakersLandingCT
Instagram: @makerslanding
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