The Soweto Kota Festival impressed vendors
Satisfy your cravings as Kota makes a comeback.
The much anticipate Soweto Kota Festival did not only bring together food lovers but it also gave local small business owners and vendors an opportunity to promote their businesses.
The annual street food and beverage event, this year was held at the Kliptown Square on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9.
The event is geared at celebrating the significance of popular Kota, also known as Sphathlo or Bunnychow, a popular local street food and the name ‘Kota’, comes from the word, ‘quarter’, referring to the quarter of a loaf of bread, hollowed and filled with layers of polony, cheese, eggs, fries, various sauces etc. Kota has evolved over time with many exploring unique ingredients.
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The event saw vendors put their remarkable Kota making talents to good use and many of them were happy with the support they have received.
“I am really happy, this is a great initiative for us vendors and small business owners, I am attending this for the second time and I must say, I am really impressed. We have received a lot of support and some are even asking where we are based,” said Nonhle Mondi of Nonhle’s Kitchen.
SlushDolls, a mobile slush cocktail vendor said they do both private and public functions and were at the event to introduce their business to Sowetans and the feedback was great.
“The Soweto Kota Festival’s clientele different, we are new to them and I must say the feedback is good. With the two days that we have been at the event, we had already been booked for events,” said Boikanyo Morokong of SlushDolls.
Olosh Fish & Grills also stood out with their extraordinary seafood Kotas. Based at the South Gate Shopping Centre, they also have a mobile kitchen in Pimville and Dobsonville.
From vegetarian Kotas, seafood Kotas to Kotas with a touch of traditional flair, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
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