FoodWineDesign this weekend in Jozi

The annual FoodWineDesign Fair comes to Joburg again this weekend, on the rooftop of Hyde Park Corner from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 November. Presented by Sanlam Investments, expect some 100 exhibitors from across the country who cook, harvest and create artisanal works of wonder.

So that you haven’t seen-it-all-before, old exhibitors promise new wares and the fair boasts a bevy of new exhibitors. Among these is a curated selection of traditional crafts and high-quality produce from the spectacular Route 62 region in the Western Cape. Once you’ve tasted your way through the port, jam, brandy and olives, make sure to run a hand across the woven blankets from Barrydale Hand Weavers and take a moment to marvel at the recycled chandeliers by the Magpie Collective (some of which hang in the White House!). 

As always, one of the highlights of the design section is the access it offers Joburg shoppers to Cape Town designers such as the organic furniture of Meyer von Wielligh, the hip designs of Dark Horse, the funky accessories of Pichulik, the oh-so-desirable leather ware of Missibaba, the paper magic of Simple Intrigue and the evergreen fabric prints of Skinny Laminx. The Shaw Sisters will represent from Durban, David Krynauw from Mpumalanga and Raw Studios from Pretoria. 

Joburg favourites Mia Widlake, Snapp Design, L’Mad Collection, Goet and Ceramic Factory will also be there. Excitingly Anatomy Design will be launching their new smalls range.

On the food front old favourites such as Richard Bosman and Yswara tea will be back, alongside new exhibitors that include Italy’s pesto champion, Roberto Panizza, as well as Tutto Food Co’s gourmet Jozambique concept. Wine aficionados can enjoy the best from the Cape Winelands with Spier, Meerlust, Newstead and Hermanuspietersfontein as well as new-comer Marvellous Wines.

As sponsors of the fair, Sanlam Investments welcomes these inspirational experts who have honed their skills to create such a rich array of bespoke art and produce. They recognise that building wealth requires as much patience and craftsmanship as required by those who participate in the food, wine and design industries.

Tickets cost R80 (kids under 12 enter free) and are available at the door at Hyde Park Corner and online at www.webtickets.co.za. With so much to see and do. visitors can come back time and again and discover something new each time. What’s more, in a nod to the hipsters, visitors who cycle to the fair will receive 50% discount on the entry price!

For more information www.foodwinedesign.co.za