Makers Landing Market at the V&A Waterfront showcases its new cohort of food entrepreneurs this weekend. Their mouth-watering offerings will be available from 09h00 to 17h00 on Saturday, 4 September and Sunday, 5 September at Makers Landing in the Cape Town Cruise Terminal.
Food lovers can look forward to a wide selection of delicious eats such as vegan butter and cream cheese spreads; a flavourful twist on eclairs & sweetie pies; plant-based African cuisine; elegant nougat, panforte and sourdough-based breads and products, to name a few.
Makers Landing Food Incubator Programme
Central to Makers Landing is a nurturing environment for young food entrepreneurs. A structured Food Incubator programme offers opportunities to qualified start-ups and existing small food businesses that can show that they will benefit significantly from mentorship, training, and affordable access to a licensed commercial kitchen space. The programme has been set up with grant funding from the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund and a curriculum designed by Stellenbosch University’s Launch Lab.
Following the success of its first graduation ceremony earlier this year, the next selection of eight incubatees have started the programme running August to December 2021.
“These new businesses all use the kitchen incubator commercial kitchen, but do not necessarily have a space here to sell their products. The Makers Market is an opportunity for them to test their wares, and also to show the public this amazing, added layer of Makers Landing”, says Angelique Smith, Incubator and Markets Manager.
“We encourage the public to come and support these incredible businesses at our Makers Market this weekend – your taste buds will thank you!” says Smith.
WHAT: Makers Landing Food Market WEEKEND Showcase
WHERE: Makers Landing, Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: 4 & 5 September 9am to 5pm
Makers Market will showcase the below new incubator businesses this weekend:
Amma’s Creamery (cultured vegan butter and cream cheese spreads)
“We are a family run business that specialises in cultured plant-based dairy, specifically butter and cream cheeses. From the time I was a kid, I always loved and enjoyed building things from ground up and putting things together, so the Makers Landing Business Incubator programme sort of serves as the perfect sandbox for me to play in and to explore and build this business up to greater and greater heights, and to eventually one day become pioneers of plant- based diary in South Africa.”
Amma’s Creamery: Ushir Bhoolia
Kasi Kuisine (elevated taste of Kasi kotas)
The Charming Chef (a qualified pastry-chef adds flavourful twists on eclairs & sweetie pies)
Honeycomb Eatery (because life shouldn’t be limited by food choices – gluten free baking, catering and meals)
Sweet as Pie (gorgeous, delicious sweet tarts)
Mondvol Soet (elegant nougat, panforte, biscotti and take-home cookie dough)
Wild Yeast (sourdough based breads and family products like pancakes, choc-chip cookies and pizza dough)
“I am the owner of Wild Yeast. As a business, I love sharing with you my family favourites using nourishing sourdough in everything I make. Being at Makers Landing has been an amazing opportunity for me to grow my business and taking it to the next level.” Wild Yeast: Ilhaam Rahbeeni
Wrapper Co (wraps with punchy flavours)
“I am the owner of The Wrapper Co. I specialise in various flavours of tortilla wrap fillings and Makers Lading has given me an opportunity of a lifetime. I am so grateful to be afforded to be mentored by professionals that will help me grow as a person while I upscale my business. Makers Landing is all about sharing with one another and we don’t just share food. We share life experiences, we share space, and our knowledge with one another. It’s challenging but it’s incredible, and it’s so amazing. And the best part is that you are surrounded daily by people with common goals, which is very important and this will ultimately make it easier for you to reach your end game.” Wrapper Co: Nafeesa Arendsa
Graduates from first Makers Landing Programme cohort
Tamu by Jane (plant-based African cuisine)
Slow & Low (smoked ribs cooked slow & low)
Ciki Graceland Cafe (traditional Xhosa food with a special touch)
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