Gateway Celebrity Chef Showdown

Gateway's Celebrity Chef Showdown is back! Starting today the 26th of October running till the 30th of November, ten of South African top celebs will battle it out in the kitchens of six of Gateway's most popular restaurants. This is the fourth edition of the popular competition which has grown increasingly since it's inception. 

The celebrity line up this year includes the likes of popular South African Model, Actress and TV presenter Shashi Naidoo; Radio and TV personality, Randall Abrahams; Mrs Universe finalist and Mrs South Africa, Aldytha Da Silva; East Coast Radio's Breakfast team vs the East Coast Radio Drive team; award winning investigative journalists for Carte Blanche, Devi Sankaree Govender and Bongani Bingwa; former front man for the Parlotones and solo artist, Kahn Morbee; model and TV personality Vanessa Marawa; as well as Durban's very own award winning alternative rock band, Gangs of Ballet. The host of the Celeb Chef Showdown is none other that KZN's very own charismatic radio and media personality Terence Pillay. 

Public are invited to attend these contests and enjoy a night of good food, entertainment and healthy competition. All events start off between 6.30pm/7pm at R180 per person for a set menu which includes a starter, main and dessert. Guest will have a choice to sample what the celebs have made or something from the restaurants normal menu. With the six competitions taking place of the next six weeks, be sure you make a note of which showdown you want to be a part of with the contests dates and venues below. 

• Wed 26 October - ECR Breakfast Team (Sky Tshabalala & Keri Miller) vs. ECR Drive Team (Zaba Simbine & Gareth Jenkinson): John Dory's
• Wed 2 November -  Aldytha Da Silva vs Kahn Morbee: Hussar Grill
• Wed 9 November - Devi Sankaree Govender vs Bongani Bingwa: Ebb &; Flo
• Wed 16 November - Randall Abrahams vs Banessa Marawa: Circus Circus
• Wed 23 November - Gangs of Ballet vs Shashi Naidoo: Cape Town Fish Market

All winning celebs will take part in a final showdown which will be held on 30 November at Beluga. 

Each celebrity that competes will select a local charity of their choice at the start of the campaign. 10% of the income generated through these events will be donated to the winning celebrity's charity of choice. To book your at one of these showdowns, please see the dates and book with the relevant restaurant for that day. Those details can be found below. 

John Dory's: 031 566 3334

Hussar Grill: 031 566 4047

Ebb & Flo: 031 566 3084/5

Circus Circus: 031 566 3212

Cape Town Fish Market: 031 566 4432

Beluga: 031 584 7430

Guests attending the events stand a chance of winning a brand new 60cm freestanding ELBA cooker, valued at R14,000 and other great prizes. So to avoid disappointment, make those bookings today!

SA on Tap 2016

In what is becoming my favourite beer festival to attend, SA on Tap is back in Durbs at the end of the month and personally I cannot wait! Nothing beats a day out with friends or family, basking in the lovely Durban Winter (although it could warm up of late), enjoying some of the best craft beer that the country offers, listening to the sounds of great local talent and eating some gourmet grub. If last years event is anything to go by then you not going to want to miss this years as it features even more variety, more bands and more food!

It is South Africa's biggest Craft Brew festival and it's all going down at Peoples Park in Durban on the 30th of July 2016. Tickets are on sale from their website and people attending are in for a treat. Over a 180 brews, ciders, craft spirits and wines will be available, so if beer aint your thing, there's always alternatives. When booking online you will get a choice of glass, there are three to choose from, the Trumpet, the Bavarian and the Prime. All unique and collectors items. 

All craft beverages are price regulated and are R25.00 for 400ml. Some of the brewers that you can find there are Copperlake, Jack Black, Nottingham Road, Basset, Dragon, Robsons, That Brewing Co, Devils Peak, Standeaven, Devil's Peak. Some of the wine producers are, Anthonij Rupert, The Ground and Brampton. What's drinking without some quality food? you can look forward to some of the best gourmet food stalls at SA on Tap this year, with Sumting Fresh, Vetkoek Cafe, Maddison Bakery, Wicked Waffles, Roti & Chai and many others at the festival this year, 

This is the best that South African brewers have to offer, so whether you are a home brewer keen to learn from experience brewers or just appreciate truly South African brews, this is the place you need to be. There will be plenty of seating and cover all weather, live Super Rugby on screens throughout the festival area and dedicated child minding areas within the festival. Some of the live entertainment includes, Bad Peter, Jaryd Smith, Majozi and Gangs of Ballet. 

Tickets as said before are available online for R125 and you get the option to choose your glass, tickets depending on availability will be sold at the door for R150. Gates open at 10am and the festival ends at 6pm. Tickets include entry to the festival, limited edition unique festival glass, access to the live music, the brew appreciation course tickets are sold seperately. 

Those important bits again:

Date: 30 July 2016

Time: 10:00 till 18:00

Venue: Peoples Park, Durban

Price: R125 for booking online, R150 at the gate
Website: www.saontap.co.za
Twitter: @SAonTAP
Facebook: SAonTAP

SA On Tap, Craft Beer Festival 2015 - Durban

With over a 120 of South Africa's finest craft brews, ciders, whiskeys and wines on offer at the 11th instalment of SA on Tap, this years event is sure to be one not to miss! Taking place on the 1st of August along Durban's famed Golden Mile, visitors can look forward to a wide range of all their favourites as well as tantalise their taste buds and palettes to new flavours and experiences. This is one of 3 events that will be hosted around the country and no doubt with Durban's perfect winter weather, it is bound to be a hit and is already proving so with over 85% of the tickets being sold already!

Craft beer has been on the steady rise in recent months in Durban as more and more people are welcoming and noticing the efforts of the microbrewers. SA on Tap offers drinkers the unique experience to sample new variants of the craft and possibly make one find their niche. Apart from the drinks, there will be plenty entertainment lined up for the day, so while you're sipping on your favourite brew, you can enjoy the sounds of some of SA's top bands, with the likes of Gangs of Ballet, Rubber Duc, Justin Serrao and Catlike Thieves.

What is drink without food? They practically go hand in hand, but fear not, your stomach cravings will be taken cared off as the organises have carefully selected a number of gourmet food stalls to pair up the flavours with the variety of brews on offer. You can ask brewers at the various stalls on pairing advice, or be daring and find perfect pairs on your own.

Festival goers will be please to note that included in your tickets is a glass to help you pick up on the over 150 delectable flavours of craft beer on offer. When booking your ticket online, you are able to choose from one of 3 glasses available. Tickets are available from www.saontap.co.za and are limited, online booking is essential for this sell out event, avoid disappointment and be sure to book early. See you there...