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“Savoring Vic Falls” is a unique and unforgettable experience, showcasing the region's culinary delights and wine offerings, attracting visitors from the globe, enhancing the local economy and promoting Victoria Falls as a world-class destination.

12/05/2026

Professional chefs play a central role at the Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival by bringing culinary excellence, creativity, and industry credibility to the event. They help showcase Zimbabwean and African cuisine at an international standard while creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Their importance includes:

* Demonstrating culinary skill through live cooking shows, masterclasses, and signature dining experiences.
* Promoting local ingredients, traditional dishes, and modern African gastronomy to both local and international audiences.
* Mentoring upcoming chefs, culinary students, and junior cooking competition participants.
* Enhancing the festival’s prestige and attracting tourists, media, hospitality brands, and sponsors.
* Encouraging innovation in food presentation, pairing, and sustainable cooking practices.
* Supporting the growth of Zimbabwe’s hospitality and tourism industries by positioning Victoria Falls as a premier culinary destination.
* Creating collaborations between restaurants, hotels, wineries, beverage brands, and tourism stakeholders.

Professional chefs are not only culinary ambassadors for the festival, but also key drivers in celebrating culture, tourism, education, and economic growth through food.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians and nurturing women whose love, sacrifice and strength continue to inspire generations.

At the Victoria Falls Food & Wine Festival, we celebrate the women who bring families together around the table, preserve our traditions through food and culture, and pour love into every community they touch.

Today, we honour you for the warmth you bring, the lessons you teach, and the unwavering care you give every single day. May your day be filled with love, joy, laughter and appreciation.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Victoria Falls Food & Wine Festival family.

07/05/2026

The Food Pillar of the Festival celebrates Africa’s rich culinary diversity by showcasing local and international cuisines, indigenous ingredients, modern gastronomy, and authentic cultural food experiences. It brings together chefs, restaurants, culinary schools, food producers, farmers, and hospitality brands through live cooking demonstrations, tasting experiences, food exhibitions, chef collaborations, and junior cooking competitions.

This pillar promotes culinary tourism, supports local food industries, preserves African food heritage, and creates opportunities for innovation, skills development, networking, and business growth within the hospitality and food sectors.

04/05/2026

The involvement of culinary schools and Junior Chef cooking competitions at the Festival plays a vital role in developing Africa’s future hospitality and culinary industry. By giving aspiring chefs a platform to showcase their talent, creativity, and innovation, the festival becomes more than a celebration of food and wine it becomes a gateway for education, mentorship, and career growth.

Culinary schools bring fresh energy, modern techniques, and emerging trends into the festival environment while allowing students to gain real world exposure through live cooking demonstrations, networking opportunities, and interactions with industry leaders, renowned chefs, exhibitors, and hospitality brands.

The Junior Chef Cooking Competitions inspire excellence, confidence, teamwork, and healthy competition among young culinary talent. They also help identify and nurture the next generation of African chefs who will preserve and elevate African cuisine on the global stage. These competitions encourage innovation using local ingredients, promote cultural exchange through food, and create opportunities for scholarships, internships, employment, and international collaborations.

Ultimately, the festival’s partnership with culinary institutions strengthens skills development, youth empowerment, tourism growth, and the long term sustainability of Africa’s food and hospitality ecosystem.

25/04/2026

Africa’s cultural richness is one of its greatest assets an intricate tapestry of traditions, languages, cuisines, music, fashion, and storytelling that varies from region to region yet remains deeply connected in spirit. From the mountain heritage and wool craftsmanship of Lesotho, to the vibrant culinary traditions and river culture of Zambia, to the earthy flavors, cattle heritage, and refined artistry of Botswana, each nation contributes a unique thread to the continent’s identity.

The Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival embraces this diversity by creating a platform where these cultures meet, interact, and are celebrated collectively. The festival becomes a living showcase of Africa where traditional dishes are reimagined, indigenous ingredients are elevated, local fashion tells generational stories, and music and art reflect the continent’s rhythm and soul. With representation from all corners of Africa, the festival is not just an event, but a cultural convergence bridging nations, fostering collaboration, and proudly positioning African heritage on a global stage.

24/04/2026

Exhibitors typically include wineries, breweries, bottled water and beverage brands, food producers, restaurants, chefs, agricultural suppliers, and gourmet product companies. They showcase, sell, and demonstrate their products directly to consumers, industry players, and international guests. These exhibitors range from small local businesses to established brands, all contributing to the diversity and authenticity of the festival.

The exhibition space becomes a dynamic marketplace and networking hub, where live cooking demos, tastings, product launches, and brand activations take place. It also plays a critical role in promoting local cuisine, culture, and innovation within the food ecosystem.

22/04/2026

The role of chefs in Africa has evolved far beyond the kitchen they are now cultural ambassadors, innovators, and economic drivers. A platform like the Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival becomes powerful when it actively fosters collaboration among chefs across the continent. Here’s why that collaboration is critical:

1. Preserving and Elevating African Culinary Identity
2. Knowledge Exchange and Skills Development
3. Driving Innovation in African Cuisine
4. Building a Strong Pan-African Culinary Network
5. Economic Empowerment and Industry Growth
6. Enhancing Culinary Tourism
7. Mentorship and Youth Development
8. Strengthening the Festival’s Global Positioning

In essence, chefs’ collaboration transforms the Food and Wine Festival from an event into a movement one that unites Africa through food, drives innovation, and positions the continent as a serious force in global gastronomy.

21/04/2026

At this year’s festival, the arts and crafts pillar is not just an exhibition it is a marketplace, a cultural exchange platform, and a tourism asset. It enhances visitor experience, supports local creators, and reinforces the festival’s positioning as a holistic celebration of African excellence across food, wine, fashion, and the creative arts.

The arts and crafts component of this year’s Food and Wine Festival stands as a powerful bridge between culture, creativity, and commerce elevating the event beyond a culinary showcase into a fully immersive cultural experience.

Rooted in Africa’s rich heritage, arts and crafts offer storytelling through mediums such as sculpture, textiles, beadwork, and woodcarving, reflecting identity, history, and tradition. At the festival, this transforms into a living exhibition where visitors don’t just observe, but engage with authentic African narratives and craftsmanship.

16/04/2026

The Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival is more than an event it is a strategic platform that positions Africa as a global destination for culinary excellence, cultural expression, and premium tourism.

By bringing together chefs, winemakers, beverage brands, artists, and designers from across the continent, the festival promotes intra African trade, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. It creates market access for African producers, elevates local brands to international audiences, and stimulates investment across the food, agriculture, hospitality, and creative sectors.

Set against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Falls, the festival strengthens Africa’s tourism appeal by offering a high value, experience driven product that attracts both regional and global travelers. This drives visitor spending, supports local businesses, and creates employment opportunities within host communities.

Ultimately, the festival contributes to reshaping Africa’s narrative from a resource based economy to a culture driven, experience led destination while celebrating the richness, diversity, and innovation of the continent.

13/04/2026

THE ULTIMATE FESTIVAL NIGHT IS HERE

Get ready for an electrifying night of music, food, and unforgettable vibes at the Victoria Falls Food & Wine Festival Concert.

As the sun sets, the energy rises,
Prepare yourself for a power-packed lineup of top artists, DJs, and performers bringing you non-stop entertainment from 7PM till late!

What to Expect:
• High-energy live performances
• Top DJs spinning the hottest tracks
• World class food experiences
• Premium wines & beverages
• A vibrant crowd from across Africa and beyond

This is more than a concert it’s a celebration of culture, music, and lifestyle in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

• Come dressed to impress.
• Come ready to celebrate.
• Come ready to feel the rhythm.

One night. One stage. One unforgettable experience.

11/04/2026

We are proud to invite manufacturers, distributors, agents, and suppliers across the hospitality and tourism value chain to be part of the upcoming Victoria Falls Food & Wine Festival Business Expo.

From linen, chef wear, cleaning solutions, food & beverage, equipment and technology, to tour operators, hotels, lodges, and restaurants this is your platform to connect, showcase, and grow.

Engage directly with industry leaders, decision makers, and buyers in one of Africa’s fastest growing tourism hubs. Build partnerships, unlock new markets, and position your brand at the heart of Zimbabwe’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem.

Join us. Exhibit. Network. Grow.

For bookings and enquiries:
0774875681 Or 0779549844

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