Star names announced for The Good Life Show in Cape Town
Are you ready for The Good Life Show 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 30 May to 1 June?
This year's event will feature a star-studded line-up of international and local chefs, with the focus being on celebrating the ever-evolving organic, plant-based and natural industries.
The likes of renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, internationally-acclaimed raw gourmet food pioneer Dr Aris LaTham and the E xecutive Chef at Mount Nelson Luke Lawrence Barry will all be in attendance to show off their incredible array of skills and knowledge.
Heidi Warricker, The Good Life Show's organiser, says: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have such a stellar line-up of chef talent on board. One of the biggest trends worldwide is wellness, sustainability and food awareness, and this is where The Good Life Show is bang on target.
"People are becoming more aware of what they are consuming, where it comes from as well as the effects on the environment. Chefs are actively seeking to source higher quality, locally sourced and often smaller producer ingredients. This trend is driven by a desire for fresh, flavourful and healthier food, support for local communities and a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethically-produced goods.'
What to expect at The Good Life Show
At the 2025 edition of the show, there will be innovative products to try, chef demos, mixology sessions, hands-on masterclasses, expert wellness advice, insightful industry talks and various other food and health-related activities.
In terms of the star names who will be doing their thing for visitors, you can expect to see:
International Chefs
Local Chefs
Abigail Donnelly - Food Director for Woolworths Taste Magazine and Creative Stylist for Woolworths
Amerae Vercueil - Celebrated cookbook author, food stylist, chef and nutritional coach
Clement Pedro - Chef, Food Stylist and Presenter
Emma Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator
Greg Henderson - International award-winning wild and indigenous chef and WWF Ambassador
Jenny Morris – The Giggling Gourmet
Luke Lawrence Barry - Executive Chef at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
Roxanne Read - Award-winning mixology maven and head trainer at the prestigious European Bartender School
Ru Furusa – Chef, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer Celebrating Food Diversity
Siphiwe Sithole – Farming Pioneer and indigenous African crops expert
Surendra Kumar – Executive Chef at Taj Cape Town
uMenzi Mbonami – Food Artist and expert in Permaculture and Indigenous African Cuisines
How much are tickets?
Tickets for The Good Life Show are available through Quicket for R175, with the show dates and times as follows:
Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
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