Cook Yourself Silly at Cook Franschhoek
By: Kimberley Myers
Surrounded by beautiful valleys and majestic mountains is the small town of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. This area is popular amongst most Capetonians and is remembered fondly by many of the tourists who explore the Cape Winelands. In June, this town will be popular for a reason other than its good looks, however, as the Cook Franschhoek Festival takes place on the weekend of the 10th – 12th. Franschhoek locals are getting ready to show just how incredible this small town really is.
Cook Franschhoek will let you into the secrets of how to make delicious bread, sushi, and truffles. You’ll also learn how to pair food and wine here, and you can be sure to leave with an outstanding inside knowledge of where to find the best wine and blends that will be the perfect match for your edible creations. Award winning and fine dining restaurateurs will show you how to set a table impeccably, and you’ll learn inside secrets of how to make your guests feel like royalty.
Cook Franschhoek will bring to you and show off some of the region’s most experienced and award-winning chefs. Top restaurants will be teamed with wine farms in the area, giving you the opportunity to attend workshops that display the bond between wine maker and chef. Besides that, some of the Cape Winelands celebrity and award-winning chefs will be giving you personal demonstrations, showing you how to cook for a fine diner and will giving you the opportunity to chat to some of the country’s most established foodies. If you like to think of yourself as a wine connoisseur or are looking to open your own establishment, attending the Cook Franschhoek festival is an absolute must.
As the Cook Franschhoek festival is bringing out some of their best for you to learn from, they’re also ensuring that each demonstration remains as exclusive as possible, with no more 30 people attending each show. Costs differ from establishment to establishment, however you can be sure that whichever you decide to attend, you’ll be sure to get your money’s worth.
As the festival takes place from a Friday to Sunday, the best way to get a true feel for it and the area is to stay in accommodation in Franschhoek. Here, you’ll be able to relax in the beautiful surroundings and will be able to use your free time to visit wine farms or some of the art galleries in the town. Accommodation in Franschhoek is also famous for having spa’s and beautiful grounds for you to relax in. If you’ve left it a bit late to book accommodation in Franschhoek, you can try booking accommodation in Stellenbosch or Paarl, as the areas are relatively close and make up part of the Cape Winelands. The Cape Winelands are renowned for having some of the most luxurious and beautiful accommodation in South Africa. Not only is this Franschhoek a stunning town for a getaway, but it’s seeped in history and promises you cuisine that will knock your socks off.
The Cook Franschhoek festival is sure to be a treat. Make sure you don’t miss out by getting a ticket from www.webtickets.co.za
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