Brought to you by Makers Landing

Get your family and friends together and head to Makers Landing, the V&A Waterfront’s Culinary Collective, to celebrate the festive season in true Mzansi style this summer!

To share the joy and to take you on a truly inspiring and diverse food journey, Makers Landing has invited some exceptional foodie friends to deliver FREE holiday-inspired food demos this summer. 

Join dynamic chef Siphokazi Mdlankomo, chef Nti and talented Saadiyah Hendricks, a.k.a. Sadie, as they share some of their exciting recipes, with a tasty and celebratory festive twist.

FREE COOKING DEMO SCHEDULE 

10 December 2022 (Makers Landing turns two)

11 am Chef Siphokazi – peppercorn beef fillet with salsa verde

12:30 pm Sadie – double choc-chip cookies

7 January 2022

12 noon Chef Nti – famous chakalaka crunch chicken burger

8 January 2022

11 am Sadie – vegan-friendly (dairy- and gluten-free) chocolate tart

Everyone is welcome at the free cooking demos but make sure to come early as spaces are limited! Additionally, you can taste the offerings of the food industry’s next big tastemakers at the Incubator Showcase on Saturday, 10 December, where exciting food merchants will sell their wares- think incredible pumpkin fritter bun burgers, traditional snowballs and more.

The Makers Market Festive Market will also be open and in full swing from 15–24 December from 10 am, with vendors bringing the beats, eats, treats, and gifts to spread the fun and festivities this year. 

More on our guest chefs

Chef and cookbook author Siphokazi was born and raised in the Eastern Cape and epitomises the phrase “dynamite comes in small packages”. She is a much-loved MasterChef SA Season 3 finalist, host of the cooking TV show Let’s Eat with Siphokazi! and a Pick n Pay ambassador.

Chef Siphokazi Mdlankomo, image supplied

Saadiyah Hendricks, affectionately known as Sadie, is a recipe developer and food-and-lifestyle content creator. She is a full-time working mom of three girls and has a deep passion for all things baking and food. She made her first dish at the age of 10 and, with a growing curiosity for experimenting with different bakes, flavours and dishes, started documenting her food journey and sharing recipes on her blog Sadie’s Bubble of Yum over 10 years ago.

Saadiyah Hendricks from Sadie’s Bubble of Yum, image supplied

Nthabiseng Nti Ramaboa is a chef, author, host of Street Food Africa and the owner of Taste Kitchen, an award-winning African restaurant. Chef Nti is rooted in her heritage but global in her approach and is inspired by the authentic South African cooking she grew up with. Her dishes are a true reflection of her adventurous spirit and love for homegrown flavours.

Chef Nthabiseng Nti Ramaboa, image supplied

Keep up with all things Makers Landing on www.makerslanding.co.za and @makerslanding on Instagram.