Africa’s Biggest Plant-Based Event Coming to Joburg in August!

Words: Crush

Don’t miss Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink and conscious living event! It’s fast becoming one of the most successful food and lifestyle events on the South African exhibition calendar and it is now coming to Johannesburg for the first time.

The Plant Powered Show

The Plant Powered Show will feature top chefs and celebrity cooks presenting inspiring cooking demos, diverse and compelling talks…


Join the Plant-Based Revolution

The Plant Powered Show makes its long-awaited Gauteng debut when it takes place at the Kyalami International Convention Centre from 4 to 6 August.

Aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, the environment or more conscious living, as well as trade professionals (retail and food service) looking for innovative high-quality products, The Plant Powered Show will feature hundreds of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now.

One of the main attractions will be The Checkers Plant Kitchen, powered by Simple Truth. Checkers – who is a sponsor of this attraction for the second time – will also be showcasing their exciting and diverse plant-based food range.


Masterclasses by Celebrity Chefs

The Plant Powered Show will feature top chefs and celebrity cooks presenting inspiring cooking demos, diverse and compelling talks by health and wellness experts, premium and interactive experiences and exclusive industry networking.

Chef Zola Nene at The Plant Powered Show

South Africa’s culinary sweetheart and award-winning chef and MasterChef South Africa 2022 judge, Zola Nene, will be one of the star attractions of The Checkers Plant Kitchen – powered by Simple Truth. In 2019, Zola scooped the Best in the World award at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for her cookbook, Simply Zola. She will be performing two demonstrations – one on Saturday, August 5 at 13h00 and one on Sunday, August 6 at 13h00 and signing copies of her book after both shows.

One of the highlights will be the interactive Masterclasses, which will feature an array of top chefs and award-winning mixologists hosting interactive hands-on food and drink workshops. Look out for programmes and booking information closer to the shows.

chef Tom Hunt at The Plant Powered Show
chef Gregory Henderson at The Plant Powered Show

“Consumers want to live more consciously and be more mindful of the animals we share the planet with. At the same time, chefs and foodies want to be inspired to create delicious meals with exciting new ingredients. It’s a food revolution that we are proud to be part of,” says event producer, Heidi Warricker. “We are delighted to be bringing this world-class event to Gauteng for the first time as well.”


The Plant Powered Show Details

Tickets are on sale at Quicket, click here to book. Follow TPPS socials for early bird ticket promos. Here are the details for the show:

Kyalami International Convention Centre, Greater Johannesburg

  • Friday, August 4, 2023, from 10h00 to 18h00
  • Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10h00 to 18h00
  • Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 10h00 to 17h00

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For cooking inspiration, try these delicious plant-powered recipes. Also, check out these interviews from the Cape Town Plant Powered Show with UK eco-chef ,Tom Hunt, and forager-chef, Gregory Henderson

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