Nicarela Charity raises over R100 000 for Mandela Day
Crocodile and kudu meat were among the dishes prepared at the potjiekos competition.
In light of Mandela Day, George Hay Park in Parkview was filled with tantalising and hearty aromas from a potjiekos competition on July 17.
The competition was hosted by Nicarela Charity. Intrepid chefs cooked recipes which ranged from crocodile to fish potjies prepared over open coal. Contestants were judged on food, vibe and decoration.
The winner for best spirit was Eskom se Potjie with their lamb potjiekos dish, while Knights of the Round Pot’s crocodile potjiekos dish won best decor. The overall winner was Drupfontein with their smoked Karoo lamb potjiekos dish.
The funds raised through the potjie dishes helped Nicarela support their chosen charities, which include care homes for abused women and children, local school bursaries and the homeless. Funds were raised through food which was priced at R80 per bowl or two for R150. Contestants also paid R250 to compete.
Coordinator of Nicarela Peter Atteridge said over R100 000 was raised. “R120 000 was raised for Nicarela Charity, over 1 000 meals were served and over 1 000 pancakes were made.”
Contestant Frank Knight said the theme of Knights of the Round Pot was inspired by his surname. “This [was our] second time competing in the potjie competition. The fun part is we choose our own theme; our theme was inspired by my surname ‘Knight’ and it does help that my father-in-law is an artist who helped with our placards.”
Knight added he and his wife wanted to try a new recipe. “We wanted to do something unique that no one has done. What happens when you go on Google and search for a crocodile recipe is that there are none and that’s why this was the perfect recipe to make.”
Another potjiekos competitor Ferdie Bester said his teammates’ theme was quite special. “Our theme today is inspired by one of the contestants’ farm which is called Drupfontein. The farm had a drought for a couple of years, so it rained this year and we decided to celebrate that by making it a Karoo theme. The ingredients we used can be obtained on the farm. We made lamb with apple salsa which proved to be a favourite because it sold quickly.”
Parkview resident Abel Shamwange said he was delighted to be with friends and family at the food competition. “The potjie competition is an exciting charity event and, what makes it special is it can be attended by family and friends. This is a notable event because it is centred on charity which will be helping others and the less fortunate.”
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