GALLERY: Tshwane Food Festival brings taste experience to town

Foodies could sample a variety of mouth-watering foods representing diverse cultures.

October 28, 2018

Felicia Nkhwashu 1 minute read

Nomathemba Vilakazi Sithole. Photo: Felicia Nkhwashu

Hundreds of food lovers from all over Gauteng flocked to the city of Tshwane for the third annual Tshwane food festival on Saturday.

The festival, held in the serene surroundings of Fountains Valley, catered for the whole family.

Foodies could sample a variety of mouth-watering foods representing diverse cultures.

Festivalgoers were treated to dishes created by chefs from various tribes all over Africa.

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The culinary treats on offer included traditional African iDombolo with beef stew, Caribbean chicken, spicy Indian curry, Jamaican cuisine, Nigerian Jollof rice and gourmet doughnuts with a range of yummy toppings for those with a sweet tooth.

The food festival had about 20 food stands, a beer garden, a kiddies’ zone and entertainment galore.

Parents could enjoy some me-time while the kids played in a secure play area with a water slide and a jumping castle. They could also have their faces painted and participate in many other interactive games.

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Tshwane Food Fest organiser Nqobile Mahlangu said their aim was to raise the bar every year.

Mahlangu said all they wanted was for people to spend a day out in the sun with their families and friends over an amazing meal, with some drinks and in an ambience of entertainment.

One festivalgoer, Kgomotso Makena said it was her first time attending the food festival and she could not wait for the next one.

“I had a great time, I am glad that the kiddies were also catered for,” she said.