It’s time to start fasting: the Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards are taking place in November, and this year we’ll be hosting a whole weekend of celebrations.

On Saturday 24 November, for the first time ever, we’ll be hosting an Eat Out Conference at The Westin Cape Town on Cape Town’s foreshore. Speakers at the inspiring, interactive day include top international chef Massimo Bottura; and British food designer Andrew Stellitano (check out his incredible food landscapes, sculptural pancakes and edible Louis Vuitton handbags here).

Local speakers include reigning Chef of the Year, Luke Dale-Roberts, the head chef at The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français, Margot Janse, and prominent members of the local food and restaurant community, who’ll join a panel discussion led by Eat Out editor and judge, Abigail Donnelly.

On Sunday, the winners of the 2012 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin Cape Town. A four-course meal will be prepared by top chefs, and the new Top 10 will be announced, along with the winners of the awards for best steakhouse, bistro, Asian, country-style and Italian restaurant, along with the Boschendal Style Award.

Tickets for all events will go on sale shortly. For more information, contact us on info@eatout.co.za.