Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger 2011
What is the Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger?
For 10 days in August, 260 chefs from over 40 countries will descend on South Africa to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the hungry as part of the Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger. Some may not speak English, most have never set foot on African soil, but all share a passion for alleviating the suffering of the underprivileged.
When does it take place?
The Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger takes place from 21 to 30 August 2011.
Where will the activities happen?
The activities in which the 260 international chefs are involved take place in seven cities, ie Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vaal, Mombela, East London, Cape Town and Durban.
Which countries are participating in the Tour?
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Egypt, England, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kingdom of Bahrain, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Middle Bohemia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Tyrol, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Wales.
What is the itinerary for the Tour?
21 Aug, 13:30-16:00 - March to the police station (Alexandra)
22 Aug, 10:00-12:00 Press conference (Sandton)
22 Aug, 14:00-16:00 Visit to the Montecasino Bird Gardens with 400 children from the Akani Diepsloot Foundation (Fourways)
24-27 Aug, 12:30-19:30 Culinary theatres, with demonstrations of dishes from their home countries by visiting international chefs (Montecasino Piazza, Fourways)
24-27 Aug, 10:00-17:00 Culinary theatres, with demonstrations of dishes from their home countries by visiting international chefs (Hyde Park Shopping Centre, Sandton)
24-27 Aug, Various lunch and dinner Chefs Without Borders Food Festivals at participating Southern Sun hotels (Johannesburg, Vaal, Pretoria)
25-27 Aug, 10:00-17:00 Culinary theatres, with demonstrations of dishes from their home countries by visiting international chefs (Hemingways Mall, East London and CTICC, Cape Town)
25-27 Aug, 12:00-18:00 Culinary theatres, with demonstrations of dishes from their home countries by visiting international chefs (Riverside Shopping Centre, Mbombela)
25-27 Aug, 12:00-17:00 19:00-19:30 Culinary theatres, with demonstrations of dishes from their home countries by visiting international chefs (Suncoast Casino, Durban)
25-27 Aug, Various lunch and dinner Chefs Without Borders (Cape Town, Durban, Mombela, East London)
25 Aug, 18:30 Gala dinner (Durban)
27 Aug, 18:30 Gala dinner (Cape Town)
28 Aug, 13:00-16:30 Visit by chefs to African Children’s Feeding Scheme (Soweto)
30 Aug, 13:00-16:00 Visit by chefs to Akani Diepsloot Foundation (Diepsloot)
30 Aug, 18:30 Gala dinner (Johannesburg)
Who benefits from the Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger?
Proceeds raised during the Bidvest World Chefs Tour Against Hunger will be donated in the form of monthly food donation to the Akani Diepsloot Foundation, the African Children’s Feeding Scheme and Meals on Wheels, all of which do extraordinary work in underprivileged communities.
In the context of the worldwide recession and credit crunch, many charities and good causes across the country aren’t able to continue their good work because there simply isn’t enough money to go around. The result is that, worldwide, sustainability in charities has been seriously compromised. This is the third time the World Chefs Tour Against Hunger is being held and our objective, through Bidvest and Southern Sun’s support and the fundraising initiatives that form part of the Tour, is to ensure that we can sustainably feed people for a duration of time. Our dream is that we can raise enough money to supply our selected charities with food for the next five years, which will allow youngsters to grow, knowing that food is coming in. By donating food, rather than cash, we can ensure that we are in a position to make this kind of commitment.
This will be the biggest fundraising event ever undertaken within the global chefs’ fraternity.
Who are the sponsors of the Tour?
The World Chefs Tour Against Hunger is supported by Bidvest, who has donated R3.6 million to the cause, and Southern Sun, who is providing all the accommodation for the 260 visiting chefs. Funds raised by the Tour will be used to develop feeding schemes for the beneficiary charities and to buy the food needed to sustain those feeding plans for as long as possible.
Other sponsors include Alliance Safety Management, Berzacks, Bid Foodservice, Bid Ingredients, Bid Spice, Bidvest, Bidvest Foodservice, Blue Marine Frozen Foods, BOSE, Budget Car Rental, Café 1145, Caterplus Botswana, Catersales, Cathy Findley Public Relations, Chef Works, Chipkins, Chipkins Catering Supplies, Chipkins CCW, Crocs Shoes, CTICC, D&R Louw, Distell, Emnotweni Casino, Fedics, First Foods, Foodiction, Hemingways Casino, Hyde Park Shopping Centre, Liberty Foods, Lithotec, Lou’s Wholesalers, M&M, Mastrantonio, McCain Foods, Montecasino, Oasys, Rich’s, Riverside Mall, SAB, Sandton Convention Centre, Sinclairs, Southern Sun, Strategic Public Relations, Thava Indian Restaurant, Unifine Foods, Visual Feast, Vulcan Equipment, Zandvliet.
How can the public get involved?
• See international chefs in action and learn about different cuisines from around the world as they demonstrate speciality dishes from their countries at participating shopping centres.
• Buy a chefs hat for R10 to show your support of the fight against hunger. Hats will be sold at the shopping centre demonstration kitchens, participating Southern Sun hotels or by contacting Nina on (011) 706-9985 or marketing3@thehouse.co.za
• Download the 1993 hit song from the last World Chefs Tour Against Hunger, which raised R1,3 million. PJ Powers has re-recorded her heart-wrenching Sing Children Sing, which is downloadable to your cell phone for just R10. Go to www.worldchefstour.co.za
• Buy a seat or a table at the gala fundraising dinners in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban – it’s a great way to entertain clients and show them you care. The dinners in Cape Town and Durban cost R395 pp. The Johannesburg occasion is R750 pp and includes a performance by PJ Powers, a world-class cabaret show. To book, go to www.worldchefstour.co.za
• Buy a framed or unframed print of the official 2011 Tour painting by well-known artist Frans Groenewald. The original will be auctioned at the gala dinner in Johannesburg and four canvasses will be auctioned at the other gala dinners.
For comment contact Dr Bill Gallagher via billg@southernsun.com
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