What is on the Menu?
Our programme is built around the core action areas of the My Food Is African Chefs Network, blending practical cooking with powerful conversations.
Session 1: Education and Knowledge Transmission
Focus: Discover the history behind the dish.
Details: Master traditional recipes, explore deep food histories, and learn foundational cooking techniques passed down through generations.
Session 2: Culinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Focus: Reimagining heritage for the modern world.
Details: Watch master chefs adapt indigenous ingredients into modern masterpieces without losing their authentic identity, proving that African gastronomy is endlessly inventive.
Session 3: Agroecology and Collaboration
Focus: Bridging the gap between the kitchen and the farm.
Details: Join the vital conversation on defending farmer-managed seed systems, supporting local food procurement, and connecting chefs directly with the farmers who nurture our living soils.
Secure Your Spot at the Table
The live virtual workshop is provisionally scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026. We have room for 450 guests in our interactive virtual seats, but do not worry if those fill up quickly. We will be providing a free live restream for all overflow attendance so nobody misses out on the action.
