Seafood Festival lands on the South Coast
The South Coast edition of the festival is one of two national showcases with the other taking place in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape in November.
Something mouth-watering and fun is coming to the South Coast.
The inaugural Coastal Flavours Seafood Festival will be held at St Michael’s Beach this Saturday (26th).
The festival is a vibrant celebration of local cuisine, cultural heritage and ocean-side entertainment; proudly endorsed by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
Headlining the festivities will be a Gastronomy Workshop powered by the Department of Tourism, aimed at empowering and elevating KwaZulu-Natal’s next generation of culinary talent.
Led by acclaimed chefs Kayla Osborn (Kayla-Ann’s Restaurant), Lungi Nhlanhla (Lungi’s Corner), Thamsanqa Dlamini (Chef Thami Kitchen Studio) and Ndumiso Mncwabe, renowned liquid chef from Bars Equipped – the session will train 300 young chefs on both the art and business of food.
The workshop, hosted at Kayla-Ann’s Restaurant, will cover essential topics such as monetising culinary services, brand development and culinary innovation; reflecting the festival’s commitment to professional development and sustainable economic growth within the food industry.
Festival director Phindile Zulu said the Coastal Flavours Seafood Festival is more than a food event; it’s a celebration of the South Coast’s cultural richness, culinary talent, and ocean heritage.
“After the workshop, the main festival kicks off at St Michael’s Beach with a full day of family-friendly activities and coastal experiences, including seafood cookouts with celebrity chefs, seafood market and artisanal stalls, tasting experiences and a three-course seafood brunch, junior cookout competition and kiddies play area, live music and entertainment, family fun run and outdoor activities,” Zulu.
She added that the festival proudly celebrates the region’s rich fishing traditions in support of the DFFE’s ‘Fishing for Freedom’ campaign.
Zulu said the campaign was designed to highlight South Africa’s vibrant marine culinary culture and promote regional seafood excellence, saying that the KZN South Coast edition is one of two national showcases with others taking place in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape in November.
Meanwhile, the CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya, said they are delighted to expand their tourism offerings with this exciting new festival that celebrates the flavours, natural wonder and people of the South Coast.
“This is a family-friendly event that will unlock the incredible potential of our seafood tourism, while introducing visitors to all the natural assets and outdoor adventure the KZN South Coast has to offer,” he said.
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