Potjiekos cook-off for charity in the south

JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – Vita Nova Centre is hosting a Potjie competition on August 29 in La Rochelle honour of Operation Hope Grows with the aim of raise funds for the Centre.

The competition which will take place from 09:00 till 21:00 will be judged by three local celebrity chefs.

Here are the Potjiekos Competition Rules:

• Maximum of ten members per team and minimum of two members
• Entry fee per team is R500.00.
• Teams are responsible for own pot, ingredients, cooking utensils, gazebo, chairs, fire extinguisher, wood and coles, braai drums.
• Everything has to be made fresh on the day. Nothing pre-cooked and pre made is allowed.
• Every team should have a theme and the theme and team with the best spirit will also be judged.
• Water will be available at the venue. Please note there is no electricity.
• Teams will be judged on theme, appearance, cleanliness of the area, taste, originality, and plating skills and most money raised on the day.
• Teams to arrive at 07:00 to set up. Cook off starts at 09:00 sharp.
• Final potjie tasting will be at 14:00 judged by three local celebrity chefs.
• From 14:00 – 17:00 teams will have opportunity to sell their food to the public and try raise the most funds.
• Teams to bring own containers, serviettes and cutlery to sell their food.

Prizes will be given for:

• Best theme of the day
• Best team spirit on the day
• Best tasting potjie
• Team that raised the most funds on the day

To enter contact: Mercia van Schalkwyk on bedazzleg@gmail.com or 083 797 3376