Chefs who Share – The Art of Giving

14 Top chefs work with 7 acclaimed sommeliers to create culinary wonders for 252 guests for one night only, with renowned artists donating their work to raise funds for youth development

Following two highly successful events, the black-tie charity gala ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’ will be back in Cape Town on Thursday 10 September 2015. Taking place in the City Hall, the grande dame of Cape Town, the spectacular, ‘feel-good’ event was created by Barbara Lenhard in 2013 to raise funds for youth development in South Africa. Together with ongoing presenting partner Mercedes-Benz and associate sponsors Deutsche Bank, Swiss International Airlines and Bulgari, Barbara and her team have set the stakes high to ensure that this year’s gala will once again exceed all expectations.

14 of the country’s top chefs will lend their time and creativity to create a culinary feast for 252 guests. Paired in seven teams, they will be joined by seven acclaimed sommeliers to select predominantly South African wines for their menus.

Chefs who share Teams

Team 1

  • Christo Pretorius, Azure at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
  • Virgil Kahn, Indochine at Delaire Graff
  • Gegory Mutambe, Head Sommelier at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Team 2

  • Malika van Reenen, Signal at Cape Grace
  • Grégory Czarnecki, Waterkloof Estate Restaurant
  • Neil Grant, ex-Sommelier Rust en Vrede, owner of Burrata, Bocca and Open Door restaurants

Team 3

  • Rudi Liebenberg, Planet Restaurant at Belmond Mount Nelson
  • Marthinus Ferreira, DW Eleven-13
  • Pearl Oliver, Sommelier, Planet Restaurant at Belmond Mount Nelson

Team 4

  • Michelle Theron, Pierneef à La Motte
  • Bertus Basson, Overture Restaurant
  • Manuel Cabello, Head Sommelier, Ellerman House

Team 5

  • Garth Almazan, Catharina’s at Steenberg
  • Darren Badenhorst, The Restaurant at Grande Provence
  • Higgo Jacobs, independent wine consultant

Team 6

  • Scot Kirton, La Colombe, Silvermist Wine Estate
  • Chantel Dartnall, Mosaic at The Orient Boutique Hotel
  • Germain Lehodey, Sommelier at Mosaic at The Orient Boutique Hotel

Team 7

  • Chris Erasmus, Foliage
  • Jürgen Schneider, Springfontein Eats at Springfontein Wine Estate
  • Joakim Blackadder, Portfolio Manager at Vinovation

Young Chef Award

An exciting new addition to this year’s event is the `Chefs who share – Young Chef Award’, a once in a lifetime opportunity for South Africa’s up and coming chefs to join their culinary idols at Chefs who share. Following an elimination process over the next few weeks, seven young chefs from around South Africa will be invited to cook at the glamorous event with their experienced peers. The ultimate award – a trip to Europe to cook in a Michelin-starred restaurant and experience two days in Champagne, will be presented to the most promising young chef on the night.

Charities & Initiatives

Gerry Elsdon and Jeremy Mansfield will again take on MC duties at the gala, with Iain Banner presiding over the now legendary auction for the third year in a row. Set to be one of the highlights of the evening, the auction will afford guests the opportunity to bid for outstanding works of art by some of South Africa’s leading artists, as well as special once-off experiences.

As in previous years, 100% of the money raised at ‘Chefs who share – the ART of giving’ via ticket sales, as well as all proceeds from the auction will go to two carefully chosen charities, MAD Leadership Foundation and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. In the last two years the event raised close to R4 million for this good cause. Chefs who share’s ongoing ‘Veggie Box Initiative’ meanwhile offers further support to the local community. The initiative provides nutritious food to children, educates about healthy meals and helps in developing sustainable vegetable gardens in underprivileged areas.

Limited tickets are available now
With only 252 seats at the gala evening, tickets are in high demand. Tickets are priced at R3000 per person and tables seat 12 guests each. For further enquiries and to book please email tickets@chefswhoshare.com

 

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