The Plant Powered Show: all things plant-based, conscious living

The Plant Powered Show brings all things plant-based and conscious living to the Mother City.

This show is not only aimed at vegans and vegetarians, but anyone interested in living healthier and more ethically. The Show is also a platform for those in trade – retail, restaurant, hospitality and distributors – looking for quality products.

The event makes its return to Cape Town later this month, and finally debuts in Gauteng in August.

This year’s Plant Powered Show features celeb cooks, talks by wellness experts, interactive experiences, networking opportunities and a diverse marketplace full of plant-based food and lifestyle products.

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The three-day event has an exciting line-up of professional chefs who will entertain with live demos. Attendees can also participate in the 18 interactive, hands-on Masterclasses. Be sure to look for programmes and booking information closer to the time.

Top chefs at The Plant Powered Show

Jenny Morris (celebrity chef, radio personality)
Tom Hunt (English chef, writer, presenter)
Aliya Ferguson (nutritional therapist, naturopath)
Santi Louzan (Chef’s Table Cape Town founder)
Loubie Rusch (Western Cape wild foods expert)
Jane Nshuti (plant-based African food editor)
Chad January (chef, TFG’s MyKitchen editor, food stylist)
Elish Madzivadondo (Sunshine Food Co. founder)
Damian Jardim (chef)
Carin Brink (Plushi co-founder)
Jacques Kruger (head baker, Cinnamon Club owner)
Christiaan Campbell (ex-Boschendal chef)
Eugene Volkov (WE Café executive chef)

It is estimated that over 15,000 consumers and trade professional will attend the Platn Powered Show. The event’s organisers say over 200 exhibitors will show at each event.

Heidi Warricker, Founder and CEO of Live Events Africa, and organiser of The Plant Powered Show says sustainability and food awareness is “one of the biggest trends worldwide”. And this event is the place to learn and live more:

People are becoming increasingly interested in what they are eating, where it comes from and the effects their diets have on the environment. Chefs are sourcing better produce and using locally sourced ingredients and smaller producers which can only be beneficial for our health and our planet

Warricker adds that people want to “live more consciously” and be “more mindful of the animals” we live on Earth with. She says that chefs and foodies also want to “create delicious meals with exciting new ingredients”. “It’s a food revolution that we are proud to be part of,” says Warricker.

We are delighted to be bringing this world-class event to Gauteng for the first time as well

Find below dates for The Plant Powered Show in Cape Town, and Johannesburg:

Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town:

Friday, May 26, 2023 (10:00 to 18:00)
Saturday, May 27, 2023 (10:00 to 18:00)
Sunday, May 28, 2023 (10:00 to 17:00)

Kyalami International Convention Centre, Johannesburg:

Friday, August 4, 2023 (10:00 to 18:00)
Saturday, August 5, 2023 (10:00 to 18:00)
Sunday, August 6, 2023 (10:00 to 17:00)

Tickets are on sale at Quicket.