Activism around the food value chain gained urgency during the Covid-19 pandemic. The V&A Waterfront is among those who are deeply engaged. We want to support and expand possibilities for our food ecosystem; but on a systems level we also have a deep commitment to opportunity, sustainability, and inclusivity.
SOLVE@Waterfront and Makers Landing are therefore excited to invite all interested and concerned people to our inaugural Seafood Fest on April 1st and 2nd. It’s a festival showcasing and celebrating all things seafood. Cooks will be able to browse and choose from selected, sustainably caught fresh fish, and participate in demo classes; visitors can expect a great food vendor mix, live local music and more.
In partnership with Mikateko Media/ Koe’Sister Magazine and The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, we will host a series of discussions focused on the challenges faced by the fishing industry and the communities it serves. Contributing to the dialogue will be Western Cape fishers, and other partners from across our ecosystem. We will also be exploring varying views on what ‘sustainable’ means to each of us, and how this should inform our purchasing decisions as both chefs and consumers.
Programme
Friday 31 March
Talk/ Workshop with chefs from V&A Waterfront restaurants, and small-scale fishers: “Simplifying seafood at The V&A Waterfront”.
Time: 09h30-11h00
Facilitator: Dr Judy Mann – Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation
Panellists
Saturday 1 April
Demonstration Class 1: 13h00 – Sustainable Fish Masterclass with I&J and chef Reuben Riffel
Panel Discussion 1: 14h00 – Beyond the Blue: Fisherwomen from West Coast in partnership with Koe’Sister Magazine. Facilitator – Ingrid Jones
Panel discussion 2: Consumers view: 16h00. Key questions to ask when choosing seafood
Sunday 2 April
Demonstration Class 2: Koe’sister Magazine: Pickled Fish Demo
Demonstrator: Terry Fortune
Time: 12:00pm
Demonstration Class 3: Beyond the Blue: 14h00 – Michelle – Snoek Vlekker
Kids Activities: 11h00 – Under the Sea Kids ClassesTime
Music from 10:00- 20:00pm on Saturday and 10:00- 18:00 on Sunday