Highlights

• 10:00 AM – Arrival and Registration
• Guests arrive and register at the welcome table.
• Receive event wristbands, meal tokens, and voting cards for the stew-tasting competition.
• Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink as you mingle with other participants.
• 10:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
• Official welcome and introduction of the event by the host.
• Brief overview of the day’s activities and guidelines for the Potjie Cook-out.
• Introduction of the judges for the Potjie stew-tasting competition.
• 11:00 AM – Potjie Cooking Begins
• Participants start setting up their cooking stations.
• Cooking teams are given the go-ahead to start preparing their Potjie dishes.
• Guests are invited to walk around, observe, and engage with the cooks.
• 12:00 PM – Live Entertainment & Activities
• Local musicians and entertainers take the stage to provide live performances.
• Lawn games and activities are available for guests, including giant Jenga, cornhole, and a kids’ play area.
• 1:30 PM – Cooking Completion
• All Potjie dishes should be completed and ready for presentation.
• Participants prepare their dishes for the tasting competition.
• 2:00 PM – Potjie Stew-Tasting Competition
• Tasting stations are set up, and guests are invited to sample the various Potjie dishes.
• Audience members cast their votes for the best Potjie stew using their voting cards.
• 3:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
• Announcement of the winner of the Potjie stew-tasting competition.
• Prizes awarded to the top three teams based on audience votes.
• A special recognition award for the most creative Potjie presentation.
• 3:30 PM – Feast and Social Time
• Guests are invited to enjoy a communal meal featuring the Potjie dishes.
• Open seating and picnic-style dining; relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
• 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Thank You
• The host delivers closing remarks and thanks participants, sponsors, and guests.
• Announcement of plans for next year's event and encouraging feedback from attendees.
• 5:30 PM – Event Concludes
• Guests begin to pack up and depart.
• Optional: Stay back for an informal after-party with music and drinks.
• 6:00 PM – After-Party (Optional)
• For those who want to keep the festivities going, join us for an informal after-party.
• Relax, chat, and enjoy the evening with fellow participants.