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Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2022
Sun Nov 20, 12:00 - Sun Nov 20, 22:30
Grand Arena at GrandWest
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Grab your front row seat for the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards - an event where we recognise and celebrate excellence in the South African restaurant industry. Be the first to know who the Eat Out star restaurants and special award winners are for 2022, including the coveted Chef of Year and Restaurant of The Year.
Guests can expect to be welcomed with canapés and WCellar Methode Cap Classique, followed by a 6-course, wine-paired seated lunch cooked by a host of South Africa’s most talented chefs. You can also look forward to an afternoon of surprise announcements, experiential activations and non-stop entertainment!
Celebrations will continue with an after-party and dancing.
Venue: GrandWest Grand Arena, Cape Town
Date: Sunday, 20 November 2022
Time: 12pm until late
Dress code: Glamorous
2022 JUDGES REVEALED
2022 JUDGES
Published at: 19-09-2022 10:25
REVEALED: The judges for the 2022 Eat Out Restaurant Awards
https://www.eatout.co.za/article/revealed-judges-2022-eat-restaurant-awards/
In a first for Eat Out, chief judge Abigail Donnelly has announced her judging panel for the upcoming Eat Out Restaurant Awards. Joining her in 2022 are Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.
“Each judge has a distinct perspective and valuable expertise,” Abigail says. “I chose Jan Hendrik because, as a South African, I admire him and the industry does too. He will bring a unique South African philosophy that will inspire young chefs. Karen understands the industry like no other – she has walked and talked about every bit of it. As an award-winning sommelier, Moses will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our South African wine culture. Mokgadi’s understanding and respect for local suppliers – and her belief in sustainability and teaching where our food comes from – is beyond compare. And Anna has an incredible knowledge of South African food, people and ingredients, which I find totally inspiring.”
The Eat Out Restaurant Awards are making a return this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This comes after extensive consultation with diverse voices in the restaurant industry. #EatOutAwards2022
Abigail explains: “As the country is emerging from a challenging time, the Eat Out judges will be looking for the best dining experiences in SA, giving the restaurants and chefs a platform to shine and to celebrate greatness. The reviewing panel and Eat Out team will visit and rate approximately 500 restaurants across categories. The judges will then dine at the restaurants and award for the best overall dining experiences including food, drink, service and ambience.”
Eat Out brand custodian Aileen Lamb says the return of the awards marks a celebration of resilience. “The impact of COVID-19 on South Africa’s economy has been devastating, with the restaurant industry being among the hardest hit. Eat Out stands for restaurants, and the people who love them. With the new Eat Out Restaurant Awards, we want to acknowledge the incredible way everyone has pulled together to get through the pandemic. At the same time, we will still be rewarding the abundance of excellence that this industry exudes. Now more than ever, people are seeking out special and unique experiences to share with their loved ones. And there is no experience like a great restaurant.”
More about the judges
Abigail Donnelly
Abigail is the food director for Woolworths TASTE and a creative stylist for Woolworths. While running a coffee shop, she attracted the attention of the editor of Fairlady, eventually landing the job as the magazine’s food editor. In 2006, Abigail joined Eat Out as editor and was the chief judge for the awards for many years. She has garnered multiple Galliova Awards for her food writing and has guided and mentored countless chefs.
Anna Trapido
Anna is a food anthropologist who has an MA from Cambridge University and a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is also a trained chef and author of Hunger for Freedom: The Story of Food in the Life of Nelson Mandela, for which she won the Special Jury prize at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. As a food activist and journalist, Anna works to uplift diversity in the industry.
Karen Dudley
Karen is a chef, food writer and restaurateur. She is best known for her restaurant The Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town, which US first lady Michelle Obama famously visited in 2011. A food writer, cookbook author and TV personality, Karen is well respected among her peers in the industry.
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Jan Hendrik was one of the first South African chefs to obtain a Michelin star, which he achieved in 2016, less than three years after opening the restaurant JAN in Nice. He recently opened Klein JAN in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve and is also known for his culinary travelogue TV show.
Mokgadi Itsweng
Mokgadi is a chef, food activist and former food editor of True Love magazine. She follows a plant-based lifestyle and her debut cookbook, Veggielicious, includes recipes from her garden. Mokgadi has worked in the food industry for more than 17 years. She is the creative director and head chef for Lotsha Home Foods and a member of Chef’s Manifesto.
Moses Magwaza
The former head sommelier at Pretoria’s Restaurant Mosaic won the Eat Out Wine Service Award two years in a row. He continues to guide consumers with his incredible understanding and knowledge of wine.
The revamped approach for the 2022 awards will have inclusivity as its focus, with new awards that celebrate the industry’s unsung heroes. Significantly, Eat Out will debut a new judging process whereby restaurants will receive a rating rather than a ranking. This is also the first time that restaurants will know the judging panel. However, says Donnelly, judges will continue to dine unannounced and pay for all their meals.
The 2022 Eat Out Restaurant Awards ceremony will take place in November 2022. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested parties can contact Jeanine Boshoff, the Head of Story Station at New Media, at [email protected].
Story Station is a team of over 30 content experts working on some of the country’s biggest brands, including New Media’s own titles: Eat Out, Food24 and VISI.
https://www.eatout.co.za/article/revealed-judges-2022-eat-restaurant-awards/
In a first for Eat Out, chief judge Abigail Donnelly has announced her judging panel for the upcoming Eat Out Restaurant Awards. Joining her in 2022 are Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.
“Each judge has a distinct perspective and valuable expertise,” Abigail says. “I chose Jan Hendrik because, as a South African, I admire him and the industry does too. He will bring a unique South African philosophy that will inspire young chefs. Karen understands the industry like no other – she has walked and talked about every bit of it. As an award-winning sommelier, Moses will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our South African wine culture. Mokgadi’s understanding and respect for local suppliers – and her belief in sustainability and teaching where our food comes from – is beyond compare. And Anna has an incredible knowledge of South African food, people and ingredients, which I find totally inspiring.”
The Eat Out Restaurant Awards are making a return this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This comes after extensive consultation with diverse voices in the restaurant industry. #EatOutAwards2022
Abigail explains: “As the country is emerging from a challenging time, the Eat Out judges will be looking for the best dining experiences in SA, giving the restaurants and chefs a platform to shine and to celebrate greatness. The reviewing panel and Eat Out team will visit and rate approximately 500 restaurants across categories. The judges will then dine at the restaurants and award for the best overall dining experiences including food, drink, service and ambience.”
Eat Out brand custodian Aileen Lamb says the return of the awards marks a celebration of resilience. “The impact of COVID-19 on South Africa’s economy has been devastating, with the restaurant industry being among the hardest hit. Eat Out stands for restaurants, and the people who love them. With the new Eat Out Restaurant Awards, we want to acknowledge the incredible way everyone has pulled together to get through the pandemic. At the same time, we will still be rewarding the abundance of excellence that this industry exudes. Now more than ever, people are seeking out special and unique experiences to share with their loved ones. And there is no experience like a great restaurant.”
More about the judges
Abigail Donnelly
Abigail is the food director for Woolworths TASTE and a creative stylist for Woolworths. While running a coffee shop, she attracted the attention of the editor of Fairlady, eventually landing the job as the magazine’s food editor. In 2006, Abigail joined Eat Out as editor and was the chief judge for the awards for many years. She has garnered multiple Galliova Awards for her food writing and has guided and mentored countless chefs.
Anna Trapido
Anna is a food anthropologist who has an MA from Cambridge University and a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is also a trained chef and author of Hunger for Freedom: The Story of Food in the Life of Nelson Mandela, for which she won the Special Jury prize at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. As a food activist and journalist, Anna works to uplift diversity in the industry.
Karen Dudley
Karen is a chef, food writer and restaurateur. She is best known for her restaurant The Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town, which US first lady Michelle Obama famously visited in 2011. A food writer, cookbook author and TV personality, Karen is well respected among her peers in the industry.
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Jan Hendrik was one of the first South African chefs to obtain a Michelin star, which he achieved in 2016, less than three years after opening the restaurant JAN in Nice. He recently opened Klein JAN in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve and is also known for his culinary travelogue TV show.
Mokgadi Itsweng
Mokgadi is a chef, food activist and former food editor of True Love magazine. She follows a plant-based lifestyle and her debut cookbook, Veggielicious, includes recipes from her garden. Mokgadi has worked in the food industry for more than 17 years. She is the creative director and head chef for Lotsha Home Foods and a member of Chef’s Manifesto.
Moses Magwaza
The former head sommelier at Pretoria’s Restaurant Mosaic won the Eat Out Wine Service Award two years in a row. He continues to guide consumers with his incredible understanding and knowledge of wine.
The revamped approach for the 2022 awards will have inclusivity as its focus, with new awards that celebrate the industry’s unsung heroes. Significantly, Eat Out will debut a new judging process whereby restaurants will receive a rating rather than a ranking. This is also the first time that restaurants will know the judging panel. However, says Donnelly, judges will continue to dine unannounced and pay for all their meals.
The 2022 Eat Out Restaurant Awards ceremony will take place in November 2022. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested parties can contact Jeanine Boshoff, the Head of Story Station at New Media, at [email protected].
Story Station is a team of over 30 content experts working on some of the country’s biggest brands, including New Media’s own titles: Eat Out, Food24 and VISI.
HEADLINE SPONSOR: WOOLWORTHS
HEADLINE: WOOLWORTHS
Published at: 19-09-2022 10:44
Woolworths partners with Eat Out as headline sponsor for the 2022 Restaurant Awards
https://www.eatout.co.za/article/breaking-woolworths-partners-us-headline-sponsor-2022-eat-awards-restaurant-awards/
It’s a brand-new era for the Eat Out Restaurant Awards, with Eat Out welcoming premium food retailer Woolworths as its headline partner for 2022.
Eat Out brand custodian Aileen Lamb says: “Woolies sponsored the Eat Out Sustainability Award for many years, and we’re ecstatic to welcome them as the title sponsor for the full ceremony in 2022. It’s now officially the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards!
“Our chefs, front-of-house and kitchen teams have had to dig deep as our industry took one blow after another over the past two years. The strength, resilience and sense of community they have shown has inspired us at Eat Out, and they deserve our wholehearted support and praise as they continue to inspire us with their craft. With Woolworths as our headline partner, we are ready to give our inspirational restaurant community the celebration of a lifetime this year.”
Returning after a two-year hiatus, and with Abigail Donnelly back at the helm as chief judge, the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards will also feature five of the country’s most respected industry experts as judges. Joining Abigail in giving a rating – rather than a ranking – to each of the country’s best restaurants are Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.
Woolworths Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, Zyda Rylands, says: “Quality, flavour and innovation are at the heart of everything Woolworths offers – these attributes deliver The Woolies Difference our customers have come to love. These qualities are built over years of investment in and partnership with local artisans and producers who share our passion for sustainable, innovative, quality products.
“Partnering with Eat Out means having the opportunity to recognise and reward restaurants and chefs who share our values without ever compromising on excellence. It’s an opportunity to show customers that those who care, win.
“While the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards evening is all about celebrating the best, the journey to get there is a rediscovery of the craft of our talented chefs, the power of community and the joy of fresh, unique and delightfully local flavours.”
Woolworths Foods’ Divisional Director: Commercial, Chan Pillay, adds: “It’s a privilege to be part of a new era for the restaurant industry, not just in South Africa but globally. The past two years have seen the sector go through unimaginable hardship and we want to be a part of helping the industry reinvent themselves and continue to contribute to the economy, in a considered and sustainable way. Our Good Business Journey sets us apart from competitors, in the same way that award-winning restaurants excel. Caring for our customers starts with sourcing quality ingredients in a way that supports the community first and is kind to the planet – and we believe that restaurants and chefs with the same purpose will thrive.”
https://www.eatout.co.za/article/breaking-woolworths-partners-us-headline-sponsor-2022-eat-awards-restaurant-awards/
It’s a brand-new era for the Eat Out Restaurant Awards, with Eat Out welcoming premium food retailer Woolworths as its headline partner for 2022.
Eat Out brand custodian Aileen Lamb says: “Woolies sponsored the Eat Out Sustainability Award for many years, and we’re ecstatic to welcome them as the title sponsor for the full ceremony in 2022. It’s now officially the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards!
“Our chefs, front-of-house and kitchen teams have had to dig deep as our industry took one blow after another over the past two years. The strength, resilience and sense of community they have shown has inspired us at Eat Out, and they deserve our wholehearted support and praise as they continue to inspire us with their craft. With Woolworths as our headline partner, we are ready to give our inspirational restaurant community the celebration of a lifetime this year.”
Returning after a two-year hiatus, and with Abigail Donnelly back at the helm as chief judge, the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards will also feature five of the country’s most respected industry experts as judges. Joining Abigail in giving a rating – rather than a ranking – to each of the country’s best restaurants are Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.
Woolworths Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, Zyda Rylands, says: “Quality, flavour and innovation are at the heart of everything Woolworths offers – these attributes deliver The Woolies Difference our customers have come to love. These qualities are built over years of investment in and partnership with local artisans and producers who share our passion for sustainable, innovative, quality products.
“Partnering with Eat Out means having the opportunity to recognise and reward restaurants and chefs who share our values without ever compromising on excellence. It’s an opportunity to show customers that those who care, win.
“While the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards evening is all about celebrating the best, the journey to get there is a rediscovery of the craft of our talented chefs, the power of community and the joy of fresh, unique and delightfully local flavours.”
Woolworths Foods’ Divisional Director: Commercial, Chan Pillay, adds: “It’s a privilege to be part of a new era for the restaurant industry, not just in South Africa but globally. The past two years have seen the sector go through unimaginable hardship and we want to be a part of helping the industry reinvent themselves and continue to contribute to the economy, in a considered and sustainable way. Our Good Business Journey sets us apart from competitors, in the same way that award-winning restaurants excel. Caring for our customers starts with sourcing quality ingredients in a way that supports the community first and is kind to the planet – and we believe that restaurants and chefs with the same purpose will thrive.”
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Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2022
Grand Arena at GrandWest
1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood, Cape Town, 7460
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