The Week of Taste Introduction & Programme

An Introduction

Real Food is… tasty, healthy, sexy, easy, affordable, locally-produced and for everybody!



Real Food is at the heart of the Week of Taste. For 2 weeks, 5 top French Chefs will travel to South Africa to work with top South African Chefs on gastronomic experiences in 8 cities in South Africa and Lesotho.

The programme is varied and offers worthwhile experiences for foodies and people of all ages, with “Taste lessons” organised in schools and universities, “Taste workshops” for self-learners, accessible four-handed gastronomic dinners, tours of city markets, as well as a culinary photocompetition on social media. The idea is to discover a new food and taste experiences in collaboration with French and local Chefs.

The Week of Taste is about the sharing of food, knowledge and experiences with surprises including competitions, tips and personal recipes from top South African and French chefs…May can’t come soon enough!

The Week of Taste is presented by the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), the Délégation Générale des Alliances Françaises (DGAF), the network of Alliances Françaises in South Africa, and Lesotho in partnership with The Forum Company for Johannesburg and Cape Town with the support of Air France, Atout France, the Reunion Island Tourism Board and Air Austral.

The Programme

The programme is varied and offers worthwhile experiences for foodies and people of all ages, with “Taste lessons” organised in schools and universities, “Taste workshops” for self-learners, four-handed gastronomic dinners, tours of city markets, as well as a culinary photo competition on social media.

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For gastronomic dinners in Johannesburg and Cape Town, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

	Taste Lessons Organised in schools and universities before, during and after the project, the Taste Lessons are specially created for pupils and students to discover and rediscover tastes and learn to make easy, simple and balanced dishes in collaboration with French and local chefs.
	Four-Handed Gastronomic Dinners Two chefs, one menu… A French chef and South African chef will bring their culinary creativity together in creating gastronomic dinner experiences. The dinners in Johannesburg and Pretoria will also include a French wine specialist recommending a selection of wines paired with the menu.
	Taste Workshops For those who like to get creative and get their hands dirty in the kitchen, the Taste Workshops will be organised with chefs, in the Alliances Françaises participating or in partnering cooking schools. The workshops will be followed by a cocktail and meal.
	Market Outings All foodies are invited to discovery or rediscover local produce that have somehow been forgotten or those ingredients that are not often used in the kitchen. Thematic visits of large or small markets will be organised in the cities participating and will focus on various aspects for example, on the making of certain dishes, spices, etc...
	Culinary Photo Contest Grab your phone or your camera: it is your chance to win prizes related to The Week of Taste! The most liked and shared photo will be awarded tickets to attend a four-handed gastronomic dinner, a cooking class, or a trip to Reunion Island!

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