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After two sensational launch events in Durban and Johannesburg, our culinary tour reached its grand finale in Cape Town on 25 June, unveiling cutting-edge global trends from the Future Menus 2024 trend report!

Before the grand reveal, our final set of master Chefs showcased their innovation and skill in the Future Menus 2024 Chef of the Year cook-off in Cape Town, wrapping up an epic journey to discover South Africa’s top culinary stars!

INSIDE THE LAUNCH

Held at Makers Landing in Cape Town, we showcased the latest menu trends of 2024 for the third and final time, presenting them to our local industry experts, patrons, and partners.

The atmosphere was buzzing as passionate foodservice professionals gathered to taste, share, and savour the future of food with us!

Unilever Food Solutions - Future Menus - Cape Town Launch

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OUR EXPERTS SAY THE FUTURE IS NOW!

We delved into all things trendy, stressing the necessity for Chefs to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving culinary world. With guest speakers and a panel of professional Chefs, we ignited lively discussions about the future of food and the importance of balancing trends with personal culinary flair. Highlights from the panel included:

Guest speakers and a panel of professional Chefs

“I think Modernised Comfort Food is amazing because we’re taking recipes and familiar flavours from your mum and your grandmother, but you’re making it in an air fryer now, so that’s moving it into the current times.”

CHEF KAMINI PATHER

 

“No scientist will figure out how to get this banana peel onto our plate. It’s up to chefs who are the innovators and inventors of our food to figure out a way to turn it into something valuable.”

HIMKAAR SINGH

“Nowadays, when putting menus together, you must look at what people want. There’s a younger generation that is keen on healthy eating, but our challenge is to make that taste good.”

CHEF REUBEN RIFFEL

“Local abundance, for me, really challenged my mind. I believe that chefs need to change their mindset. The mindset of the diner is changing with the times, so we just have to adjust because then you’ll be profitable.”

CHEF JAMES KHOZA

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TASTING THE FUTURE

Following our enlightening discussions, guests embarked on a culinary taste test, sampling 4 of the 8 trends revolutionising the South African food scene. Each station featured innovative and delectable creations by our talented Chefs.

This station dished out healthy bites

FEEL-GOOD FOOD

This station dished out healthy bites that proved nutritious food can be absolutely delicious!

Guests relished a fusion of nutrition and comfort classics

MODERNISED COMFORT FOOD

Guests relished a fusion of nutrition and comfort classics, with standout dishes like a deconstructed lamb shank lasagne.

This station demonstrated creative ways to minimise kitchen waste

LOW-WASTE MENUS

A pivotal trend for us, this station demonstrated creative ways to minimise kitchen waste while maximising flavour.

A true South African banquet crafted by Chef Mary Worthington

THE NEW SHARING

Wrapping up the journey, our final stop was a communal feast, a true South African banquet crafted by Chef Mary Worthington. Drawing inspiration from her love for traditional cuisine, this shared dining experience highlighted grains and pulses, uniting everyone to savour, share, and indulge in the flavours of an authentic foodie celebration.

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A DAY OF CULINARY CONNECTION!

It was a triumphant day in Cape Town, as industry leaders and culinary enthusiasts gathered to  celebrate 2024’s thrilling culinary trends shaping the South African landscape. The Future Menus  2024 trend report launch spotlighted the latest menu trends and brought our culinary community  together to support, connect, and experience the future of food with us.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed your support!

Stay tuned for more exhilarating updates and trends from Unilever Food Solutions as we continue to  shape the future of food together.

The Future Menus 2024 trend report launch
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