23 April 2024
For over a decade Boerekos, the popular food magazine of African Farming’s sister publication Landbouweekblad, has been a cherished fixture in kitchens from the serene farms of Prieska to the bustling streets of Paris, France. Now, we’re thrilled to elevate the experience by bringing the soul of modern farm cuisine to Nampo, the largest agricultural showcase in Southern Africa, taking place in Bothaville from 14 to 17 May.
Step into the heart of culinary tradition at the Syngenta Boerekos Plaaskombuis, conveniently situated on the southwest side of the Nampo grounds. We welcome you early for coffee and rusks or a refreshing iced tea or fruit juice, and from 11am to 4pm daily we invite you to savour a sumptuous lunch.
What’s in store?
Prepare to be seated in a space that accommodates 150 guests and treated to restaurant-quality meals at prices that will make you smile, all crafted under the expert guidance of Boerekos editor Arina du Plessis and the skilled team from The Roots Academy chef school in Potchefstroom.
Picture freshly baked flatbreads with tender shredded beef, butter chicken skewers, mouthwatering lamb ribs on a bed of Free State cornmeal, and tantalising pork nachos.
With such an enticing variety, you’ll be eager to try every dish! Our selection of exceptional non-alcoholic beverages is sure to satisfy your thirst. From zero-alcohol beer and unique rooibos tea blends to speciality fruit and vegetable juices and non-alcoholic G&Ts, we have something for every palate.
In the restaurant’s exclusive VIP area, businesses can host product launches and entertain clients with our modern farm food, presented in the abundant style of a harvest table. (For reservations, please email events@landbou.com)
Chris Burgess, editor of Landbouweekblad, says: “It’s a special honour for Landbouweekblad to welcome guests to our new Plaaskombuis restaurant, in partnership with our friends at Syngenta. Agriculture is all about the food and the dedicated people who produce it. No one embodies this spirit more than Boerekos editor Arina du Plessis, who was raised on a farm in the Koue Bokkeveld. It’s Arina’s signature dishes, beloved by readers of Boerekos magazine, that we’ll be showcasing at the Plaaskombuis restaurant.”
MEET OUR FOOD PARTNERS
SPARTA, a family enterprise with a legacy spanning over a century, is at the forefront of farm-to-consumer beef traceability in South Africa. Its devotion to the land and cattle is evident in its commitment to producing only the finest beef.
On the menu with SPARTA:
A sumptuously oversized prego steak roll, lavishly accompanied by garlic sour cream, vine-ripened tomato, pickled red onion and lightly charred Sparta cross-rib. Elegantly finished with homemade peri-peri mayonnaise and served alongside hand-cut, crisply fried potato wedges.
Since 1968, the family-owned MALU PORK has been a leading pork producer in the Northern Cape and Free State. With three generations of the Malherbe family at the helm, their unwavering focus on quality permeates every aspect of their operation, ensuring excellence from farm to fork.
On the menu with MALU:
Decadently delicious nachos! Rich and succulent Malu pork ragout atop a bed of golden corn chips, crowned with a fiery tomato salsa, mozzarella, avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream and a sweet chilli sauce.
ANGUS is celebrated worldwide for its meat’s exceptional marbling, which translates to unparalleled juiciness and flavour. Angus beef’s taste, tenderness and juiciness guarantee a culinary delight every time.
On the menu with ANGUS:
A roasted, buttered flatbread stuffed with 200 g of lightly smoked, shredded Angus brisket, perfected in a chutney and cilantro barbecue sauce and served with sour cream and a Free State corn and tomato salsa.
The retail titan FOOD LOVER’S MARKET began in 1993 when brothers Brian and Mike Copping unveiled the first Fruit & Veg City in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. The enterprise has since soared and now has more than 100 stores across South Africa and Africa under the Food Lover’s Market (FLM) banner. Its enduring success is attributed to their steadfast family values of trust, honesty and integrity.
On the menu with FLM:
Finger-licking sweet and sour lamb ribs, slow-cooked to perfection and finished over hot coals. Presented on Free State maize pap flavoured with roasted garlic and Parmesan, and served with a homemade relish (tomato, onion and spicy chilli).
ASTRAL, South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, operates farms and processing plants nationwide. The group’s portfolio includes esteemed brands such as County Fair, Goldi, Festive and Mountain Valley, providing top-tier chicken to the restaurant industry and supermarket chains.
On the menu with ASTRAL:
Mouthwateringly tender butter chicken skewers, slowly cooked in a creamy curry yoghurt sauce and quickly grilled over hot coals. Finished with red onion, fresh cilantro and homemade cucumber pickle, and presented on a butter-toasted flatbread.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST
1. Two in a bush Rooibos cordial – Experience a variety of the most delightful iced tea concoctions.
2. Barker and Quin & John Ross – Indulge in exquisite non-alcoholic gin and tonic of the highest quality.
3. Rugani Juice – Enjoy 100% pure, incredibly healthy fresh juice made from fruits and vegetables. Perfect for quenching your thirst and boosting your well-being.
4. Darling Brew – Cool off with a chilled non-alcoholic Just Naked Lager or one of Darling Brew’s BOMB coolers – a refreshing alcohol-free beverage available in apple, lemon, ginger, orange or cherry flavours.
We eagerly await the pleasure of your company at the event!
